A newsletter about making and loving the things that bring us together in the Hudson Valley and everywhere else.

We started in 2019 as a group of whiskey enthusiasts embracing everyone who makes, serves and loves whiskey. Five years and 500 members later, our mission is still to taste everything, welcome everyone, and build real bonds with the folks who make real things.

Apr 9, 2026

byAmy Litt

Spring swaps and smooth sips

Plus: Check out this beaver.

Spring swaps and smooth sips

Apr 2, 2026

byAmy Litt

How to make friends and drink outside

with zero chances to meet the Easter Bunny

How to make friends and drink outside

Mar 26, 2026

byAmy Litt

Natty wine at the skate rink, spring ramps, and a cake party!

Plus, I do have the flu and I don't have internet.

Natty wine at the skate rink, spring ramps, and a cake party!

Mar 18, 2026

byAmy Litt

This week: Too much music. So much wine.

Who says they're nothing to do Upstate?

This week: Too much music. So much wine.

Older Posts

Mar 12, 2026

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6 min read

Frogs, "flex" bourbon, and the future

Mar 5, 2026

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7 min read

The best pecan bun you never had, our first wine party, and more to do this week

Feb 26, 2026

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8 min read

A spite-driven guide to Hudson Valley vintage & our first ticket giveaway!

Feb 19, 2026

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6 min read

It's Februar-RYE

Feb 12, 2026

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6 min read

It's OK to hate V Day. You can still enjoy this woman-owned cannab*s chocolate.

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