Meet The Makers

How Master Distiller Lesley Gracie and Her Cabinet of Curiosities are Leading the “Gin-naissance”

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by Holly Riddle Hendrick’s Gin’s master distiller Lesley Gracie has been with the brand from the very beginning, and her mission has remained the same for more than two...

Meet the Makers: Fulchino Vineyard

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Nestled in the rolling hills of Hollis, New Hampshire, sits a vineyard like no other. It’s known as Fulchino Vineyard—a place where a lifelong dream came to be, and...

Meet the Makers: Coffin Cellars

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The Story None of Coffin Cellars’ wines comes from grapes. Yes, you read that right — not even one. Instead, they use all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and even...

Meet the Makers: New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery

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Spirit-making runs deep through the veins of the family behind the award-winning whiskey line, Clark & Chesterfield. Robert Patton-Spruill grew up distilling moonshine in the basement of his grandfather’s...

Meet the Makers: Candia Vineyards

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Bob Dabrowski is living every wine-lover’s dream. He turned his passion for winemaking into the boutique vineyard Candia Vineyards.  Dabrowski first started personal winemaking in 1981 and decided to...

MEET THE MAKERS: FLAG HILL DISTILLERY & WINERY

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In a region known for tradition, Flag Hill Distillery & Winery holds a special place—the first legal distillery and the second winery to open after Prohibition. Today, Flag Hill’s...

Meet the Makers: Hermit Woods Winery

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Their Story Hermit Woods Winery is in the quaint lakeside town of Meredith, New Hampshire. The winery came to be when Bob Manley, Ken Hardcastle, and Chuck Lawrence formed...

Meet the Makers: Smoky Quartz Distillery

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Smoky Quartz Distillery is a veteran-owned and -operated distillery located in Seabrook, New Hampshire. The distillery is named after a New Hampshire gemstone, smoky quartz crystal. All their spirits...

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Ireland is famous for many things – its beautiful countryside, hospitality, fellowship and, of course, its whiskey! Thanks to a partnership with Bord Bia – The Irish Food Board...

Meet the Pioneers of Modern Winemaking

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Winemaking is an age-old craft, but some innovators are taking this tradition and adding their own unique twist, blending passion, experimentation, and a commitment to sustainability. From small-town vineyards...