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Time Out
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Satan's Whiskers
Looking every bit a down-and-out dive bar from the outside, you shouldn't judge Satan's Whiskers by its cover. Inside, there's hip hop on the stereo, a smartly modish setting, vintage French posters on the walls and some of the best cocktails to be found in Bethnal Green. Their menu changes often, with adventurous spirit combinations always at Satan's heart. But luckily, it's more of a laid-back neighbourhood hangout than an out-of-place, high-end cocktail bar. Think not so much stuffy, more stuffed animals – there's plenty of taxidermy pals lounging around, but it never borders on the tacky. Order this The devil's work is never done and the team here have taken the idea quite literally - last year, their menu featured a carousel of more than 400 cocktails to whet your whistle. There are usually delectable house specials to be found, such as Satan's Garibaldi (campari, orange, lime, passionfruit and orange soda) or Satan's Manhattan (Knob Creek whiskey, vermouth and bitters). Time Out tip If you're in the mood for both people watching and a lesson in liquor, sit at the bar: a prime position to catch the attention of friendly staff, who'll gladly run you through their favourites on the menu.
Irish Times
05-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
Symbolic Lincoln cabin logs beginning of American presidential story
It is the most famous log cabin in American history, and it doesn't really matter that it floats in the strange region between solid history and make believe. The visitors' car park to the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace, near Hodgenville, in Kentucky, was quiet on Wednesday afternoon. A few camper vans and retiree couples strolled through the immaculately kept gardens. A young family stood in the cool shade of the Sinking Spring, a sheltered hollow with running water which was refrigerated even in the blazing July sunshine. 'This is the place to be,' the Dad said. Inside the visitors' centre, the staff were winding down for the day. There was still time to see the cabin, which is stored within a stately stone memorial that sits above the spring where, the woman behind the counter said, 'Lincoln probably had his first ever drink of water.' Who knows what it was like in the winter of Lincoln's birth year, 1809, but on this sublime afternoon, the little corner where he spent his first few years seemed Elysian. To colleagues and future biographers, Lincoln allowed he had absolutely no memory of Sinking Spring farm: he was just two when the family moved about 10 miles away to Knob Creek. It too, contains a simple, one-room log cabin where Lincoln purportedly spent his boyhood days. READ MORE Lincoln's presidential years have been so minutely chronicled and dramatised on screen and stage that it is difficult to separate him from the gigantic figure sitting close to the White House on his Memorial chair. It's easy to forget that he was a child – and that there was nothing inevitable about his rise to achieve what has become, through circumstance as well as the force of his personality, the most famous American presidency. Few nations chronicle and safeguard their national story through parks and museums and cultivated sites with the religious devotion of the Americans. The information stands outside the Lincoln cabins trace the centuries of tough existence of the great man's forefathers. Many of Trump's most devout followers see him as the Lincoln of their day: a once-in-a-century saviour guided by providence After Samuel Lincoln landed in Hingham, Massachusetts, from England in 1637, successive generations tumbled further south through the centuries, restlessly moving through New Jersey and Pennsylvania and into the Shenandoah Valley, where Lincoln's grandfather, also Abraham, sold his farm and took his wife, Bersheba, and five children deeper into unexplored country through the Cumberland Gap and the Kentucky frontier. In 1786, Abraham was killed in an Indian raid while working the fields from which that tribe had been dispossessed. Family lore maintains that his son Thomas – President Lincoln's father – was seconds away from death when an older brother intervened with a shotgun. History – and commerce – moves quickly. By 1894, the Lincoln farm at Sinking Spring had been bought by a New York businessman, AW Bennett. The cabin was dismantled and began its tours of many cities, in the curious company of the childhood log cabin of Jeff Davis, former president of the Confederacy. One of the quirks of the Bluegrass state is that it was the birthplace of the presidents of both the Union and the Confederacy. After the tour finished and money counted, both cabins were dismantled and the logs chucked away in storage. The 20th century loomed. In the early 1900s, an interested group, including Mark Twain, managed to buy the cabins and raised enough money to build the stately memorial in which the Lincoln cabin was reassembled and preserved. For decades, visitors could walk around the cabin and believe that they could reach out and touch the source of Lincoln's earliest years – if they were willing to disobey the warning signs. There was always something preposterous about the notion that a cabin the Lincolns abandoned in the early 1800s could survive everything, including the tumult of the Civil War. Photograph: Keith Duggan Science ended that. There was always something preposterous about the notion that a cabin the Lincolns abandoned in the early 1800s could survive everything, including the tumult of the Civil War. Samples and forensic studies of the ring lines of the logs in both cabins concluded that they had been cut after Lincoln had supposedly lived there. They stand now as symbolic cabins. But it doesn't really matter. It's still a spiritual jolt, driving along 31E, past the high pole signs for your Hardees and your McDonald's and Motel 6s, to see the simple, brown historical markers pointing motorists to where Lincoln took his first steps, cabin or not. And what of #47? Has President Donald Trump visited this corner of Kentucky to consider where it all started for Lincoln? Even Trump's most scathing critics will concede that, for better or worse, he has established himself as one of the most consequential political figures in living memory. He shares with Lincoln the mantle of Republicanism. A Marquette poll for June showed that his approval rating among Republicans remains sky high at 90 per cent. Many of his most devout followers see him as the Lincoln of their day: a once-in-a-century saviour guided by providence. And what of 100 years' time? Will the historical markers point towards the Queens childhood home of Donald Trump? Will tourists wander through the gold-tipped rooms of Mar-a-Lago and line up in the foyer of Trump Towers to stand for photographs beside a symbolic reconstruction of the golden escalator?
Forbes
28-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Knob Creek's New Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon Is A Heavy Hitter
Pouring whiskey into glass from bottle on wooden barrel against grey background, space for text Knob Creek is expanding its single barrel program with a new release: Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This uncut, unfiltered bourbon is the latest addition to the brand's lineup, offering a higher-proof option for drinkers and retailers looking for a more intense, straight-from-the-barrel whiskey experience. Cask strength whiskey has long been a badge of honor for distillers and a thrill ride for drinkers. Unlike standard bottlings, which are diluted to a set proof for consistency and accessibility, cask strength—or barrel proof—whiskeys are bottled straight from the barrel with no water added. That means you're tasting the whiskey in its most concentrated, unadulterated form, just as it was aging away in the rickhouse. Proofs can vary significantly, but many cask strength bourbons land between 110 and 135 proof, delivering an intense and layered sipping experience that can be softened with a splash of water or enjoyed neat for full impact. This style has gained popularity in recent years, with brands like Booker's, Stagg Jr., Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, and Wild Turkey Rare Breed leading the charge alongside Knob Creek. While prices vary—often between $55 and $90 depending on the brand and batch—cask strength whiskeys consistently appeal to enthusiasts who want bold flavor and a glimpse into a distillery's purest expression. Knob Creek's new Single Barrel Select Cask Strength offering slots neatly into this landscape, delivering its signature robust profile at a proof that honors its heritage while offering retailers and drinkers an exclusive, powerful tasting experience. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select This new offering empowers retailers to curate exclusive barrels of Knob Creek Bourbon or Rye bottled straight from the barrel, with no water added to temper its natural punch. Proof ranges from approximately 110–130 for bourbon and 100–120 for rye, so expect these picks to deliver a powerful flavor experience that would make brand founder Booker Noe proud. 'When my grandfather created Knob Creek, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out—bold, robust, and no shortcuts,' said Eighth Generation Master Distiller Freddie Noe. 'With our Single Barrel Select Program, we pay tribute to that legacy by offering fans the chance to experience Knob Creek in its most authentic form—uncut and unfiltered, creating the most unadulterated single barrel selection in Knob Creek's history.' Beyond the liquid itself, the program offers a unique experience for those making barrel picks. Retailers are invited to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, where they'll enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, sample barrels inside historic warehouse K, thief whiskey straight from multiple casks, and taste side by side to find their perfect selection. The day wraps with a curated dining experience at The Kitchen Table restaurant overlooking the distillery grounds. For those unable to travel, Knob Creek will ship remote sample kits to ensure no one misses out on a chance to select their exclusive barrel. Knob Creek Single Barrel Select Cask Strength bottles will be available at participating retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $69.99 per 750mL bottle. Whether you're a retailer looking to build a private barrel program with serious character or a bourbon lover eager to grab a bottle that hits with unfiltered force, this new cask strength release promises to deliver Knob Creek's signature boldness in its purest form yet.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KNOB CREEK® EVOLVES SINGLE BARREL PROGRAM WITH BOLD BOURBON AND RYE CASK STRENGTH SELECTIONS
Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength offers uncut, unfiltered bourbon and rye—handpicked by retailers, each selection as unique as their community CLERMONT, Ky., May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knob Creek®, an original offering of The Small Batch Bourbon Collection™ and leading American Whiskey, proudly announces the newest evolution of its Single Barrel Select Program: Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength. This updated offering empowers retailers to curate exclusive barrels of uncut, unfiltered Knob Creek® Bourbon and Rye, providing an incomparable single barrel experience. Bottled directly from the barrel, with no water added, Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength delivers signature bold flavor fans have come to love, in its purest form. Ranging in proof from approximately 110–130 for Bourbon and 100–120 for Rye, each barrel delivers a distinct and full-flavored experience, honoring the legacy of Booker Noe, the founder of Knob Creek®, and his vision for Knob Creek® to deliver on what bourbon was meant to be. "When my grandfather created Knob Creek®, he set out to make a whiskey that stood out—bold, robust, and no shortcuts," said Eighth Generation Master Distiller, Freddie Noe. "With our Single Barrel Select Program, we pay tribute to that legacy by offering fans the chance to experience Knob Creek® in its most authentic form—uncut and unfiltered, creating the most unadulterated single barrel selection in Knob Creek's® history." The single barrel experience includes a visit to the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, KY, where participants will enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery experience, including barrel selection inside historic warehouse K, thieving whiskey from multiple barrels, comparatively tasting to find the right barrel pick and concluding with a curated dining experience at The Kitchen Table. For retailers not able to join us in KY, the brand will bring the experience to the market with remote selection sample kits. Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Cask Strength will be available at participating retailers nationwide at a suggested retail price of $69.99 for a 750mL bottle. For those passionate about personalized selections, the James B. Beam Distilling Co.'s Private Barrel Club invites consumers to visit the distillery, taste through a selection of barrels, and handpick their favorites for purchase. For more details, please visit To learn more about Knob Creek® and its award-winning whiskey portfolio, visit or follow us on Instagram @KnobCreek. About Knob Creek® BourbonKnob Creek® has set the standard for super-premium whiskey for three decades by crafting extraordinary full-flavored bourbon with a rich taste. Knob Creek® bourbons and ryes are patiently aged to perfection in new, maximum charred American Oak barrels to impart the biggest and fullest flavor on their whiskey. No matter the expression, Knob Creek® is crafted without shortcuts and embodies the pre-Prohibition style that founding distiller Booker Noe created in 1992. Since then, Knob Creek® has lived up to such standards with the introduction of Knob Creek® Straight Rye Whiskey in 2012, and later on, Knob Creek® Single Barrel Select Rye Whiskey. In recent years, Knob Creek® announced the permanent addition of Knob Creek® 12 Year Old Bourbon and launched three limited releases, Knob Creek® 15 Year Old Bourbon, Knob Creek® 18 Year Old Bourbon, and Knob Creek® Bourbon x Rye. Knob Creek has continued to build out its rye portfolio; the brand announced the addition of an age statement to its flagship rye whiskey, Knob Creek® 7 Year Old Rye Whiskey, and released Knob Creek® 10 Year Old Rye Whiskey. About Suntory Global SpiritsAs a world leader in premium spirits, Suntory Global Spirits inspires the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Known for its craftsmanship of premium whiskies, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark®; Japanese whiskies, including Yamazaki®, Hakushu®, Hibiki® and Toki™; and leading Scotch brands including Laphroaig® and Bowmore®, Suntory Global Spirits also produces leading brands such as Tres Generaciones® and El Tesoro® tequila, Roku™ and Sipsmith® gin, and is a world leader in Ready-To-Drink cocktails, with brands like -196™ (minus one-nine-six) and On The Rocks™ Premium Cocktails. A global company with approximately 6,000 employees in nearly 30 countries, Suntory Global Spirits is driven by its core values of Growing for Good, Yatte Minahare and Giving Back to Society. The company's Proof Positive sustainability strategy includes ambitious goals and investments to drive sustainable change and have a positive impact on the planet, consumers and communities. Headquartered in New York City, Suntory Global Spirits is a subsidiary of Suntory Holdings Limited of Japan. For more information, visit and *Further information on Knob Creek® awards can be found at Creek® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Straight Rye Whiskey, 50-65% Alc./Vol. ©2025 James B. Beam Distilling Company, Clermont, KY View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Suntory Global Spirits Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
