Labor Day is nearly here. Pretty soon I'll start hearing my pop say, "Better enjoy.  It's the last nice weekend of the summer." We hear this every year.  Usually we laugh and roll our eyes because some of the best of the Finger Lakes is yet to come.  Local wineries will be busy with this season's grape harvest, the leaves will be perfect for peeping (for those of you not in-the-know, that means looking at leaves), and our busy fall season will be underway!

 

I do have to agree with my dad to some extent - it is sad to see summer's warm evenings fade.  That's why we are planning to heat up this fall with our first-ever cigar and spirits pairing. This "BY INVITE ONLY" event will feature handmade cigars, local cuisine, and of course, FLD cocktails. FLD customers will receive their invitations next week by email.

We also have several great events this month, so be sure to check our events listing on the sidebar. Next weekend, we'll be pouring our whiskey at a Fashion Week event in NYC hosted by Vogue Food Critic Jeffrey Steingarten. Come sample artisan whiskies paired with specialties prepared by celebrity chef David Chang of Momofuku. On September 24, join us at the Silver Fox Steakhouse in Ellicottville, NY for a multi-course dinner paired with Finger Lakes Distilling spirits. 

 

See you in September and thanks for reading.