Grain Focus × Rye Whiskey
From maligned and near-extinct, rye whiskey has undergone a serious renaissance over the past decade. A lot of that is down to one man’s passion: the late, great Dave Pickerell. Dave passed away at the end of last year but his imprint on whiskey is huge. Master distiller at Maker’s Mark up to 2008, Dave went on to start up WhistlePig Rye in Vermont and breathe new life into a sleeping American classic. Here, in our first Grain Focus interview; Alex spoke with Daniel Khan - the senior steward of the brand - to debunk a few myths, chat American history and knit through the fabric of the Whistle Pig story.
Chloé Martini ~ recipe
Our most popular serve this winter has been our dessert cocktail offering, synonymous with the alias of its’ creator. You’ll all know Anna as Anna but, by day, she sun-lights (sic?) as recording artist and producer Chloé Martini. Anna’s favourite drink was a Last Word, her favourite spirit Green Chartreuse. She’s worked here on her own version using pine and plum for this menu; more of a pallete-cleansing ‘Stinger-esque’ night-cap than an out-and-out sweet finisher. It was reasoned, as well, that this seasons’ CBD offering would be with this serve, just the tonic before cosying up in bed for a night of lucid dreams. It’s the first drink she’s made for us and certainly won’t be the last! Suffice to say her favourite drink now is a Chloé Martini.
Jordan McGregor ~ opening
Tonight sees the opening of our latest exhibit by Canadian photographer Jordan McGregor, curated by our own Desirée Balma.
Drink Your Christmas Tree
By the time this reaches you it may, nay probably will, already be too late.
❅ New Years Eve ∵
NYE ⤳ we’re having a houseparty for friends and family. ‘Tis the season: strong drinks, warm sounds, on until the last one stops dancing. No reservations, booking fees or bulls**t and all been strung together on a bit of a whim and a wave of goodwill.
Día de Muertos with Mezcal Amores
❦ Join us for a special celebration of the Mexican Day of the Dead with Mezcal Amores ❦
➫ CBD in cocktails ~ a joint (ad)venture {sic} ☻
On Monday, to open London Cocktail Week, we'll be hosting a special event with Seedlip at the bar looking at the marriage between CBD and no / lo serves with a talk from Spiros Malandrakis and insights into our house syrup. To attend rsvp to alex@behindthiswall.com
MIXTAPE⌿No Requests #019 w/ Rosie Cain
☊ new ℳix〶ape ⇥ Holiday stocking filler to baste your turkeys to. Big shout to Rosie for the hot selections (especially on track 3!) ⇤ №019 ⎌
MIXTAPE⌿No Requests #018 w/ MIC records (Nicole)
☊ new ℳix〶ape ⇥ A week late but worth the wait (also means you'll get 2 in yer stockings before Friday). We met Nicole back on the terrace in her SOTU days and we've always rated her as one of the best ~ here she is flying solo and zapping dots ⇤ №018 ⎌