THE Order: Philadelphia
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Recent years have seen a major re-emergence of distilling culture that comprises both historic taverns and cutting-edge artisan operations across The Order. Bucolic Bucks County, home to covered bridges, 20th-century castles, a commitment to craft and an entire Impressionist movement, is where rye received its first U.S. revival. (Thanks, Dad’s Hat.)
And Philly, while still rich in U.S. history — and cheesesteaks, and Rocky nostalgia and sports fandom — has emerged as a national leader in both dining and drinking. It’s no surprise that Zahav, the reigning best restaurant in America, according to the esteemed James Beard Foundation, resides a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. While Philly’s hallowed culinary destinations and tony cocktail bars pour the finest in small-batch whiskey, a seemingly endless crop of tour-able old warehouses and industrial sites have transformed into distilleries making and offering samples of some very, very good pours.
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About the Greater PHILADELPHIA Region
Recent years have seen a major re-emergence of distilling culture that comprises both historic taverns and cutting-edge artisan operations across The Order. Bucolic Bucks County, home to covered bridges, 20th-century castles, a commitment to craft and an entire Impressionist movement, is where rye received its first U.S. revival. (Thanks, Dad’s Hat.)
And Philly, while still rich in U.S. history — and cheesesteaks, and Rocky nostalgia and sports fandom — has emerged as a national leader in both dining and drinking. It’s no surprise that Zahav, the reigning best restaurant in America, according to the esteemed James Beard Foundation, resides a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. While Philly’s hallowed culinary destinations and tony cocktail bars pour the finest in small-batch whiskey, a seemingly endless crop of tour-able old warehouses and industrial sites have transformed into distilleries making and offering samples of some very, very good pours.