Cheers to our own Chief Mixologist, as well as Farmers & Fishers‘ and Founding Farmers‘ Chief Mixologist, Jon Arroyo, for being named the Washington, DC region Brand Ambassador for Cabana Cachaça, the finest, purest cachaça in the market today.   As the signature spirit of Brazil, cachaca is coming into its own in the US, not only as a fine rum product, but as a very smooth and versatile elixir, authentic to the core. Read the rest of this entry »

VSAG Chief Mixologist and director of our bar and beverage programs Jon Arroyo was visited by mixology industry Pegu blogger Doug Winship on a recent visit to Washington, D.C. Check out his review of Farmers & Fishers‘ cocktail program, and gain some great insights into what makes Jon’s cocktail crafting stand out.  TIki cocktails, anyone?

On July 27, VSAG’s Chief Mixologist Jon Arroyo (as well as Founding Farmers‘ and Farmers & Fishers) participated in the DC Craft Bartenders’ Guild “Rickey” contest held at Bourbon. Here’s a snapshot of Jon’s entry….and you can get the full story here.

VSAG is working with Founding Farmers on Whiskey Week, part of our celebration of  the latest addition to the bar - Founding Farmers’ own Rye Whisky, Exclusively Hand Crafted by Wasmund’s, at the Copper Fox Distillery in Sperryville, VA. Events like these help us keep guests involved in the business and help VSAG hear what they are thinking. Read the rest of this entry »

Founding Farmers Uncorks Exclusive Founding Farmers Rye Whisky by Wasmund’s Custom Blend From Copper Fox Distillery of Sperryville, VA Celebrates Local Sourcing

VSAG proudly announces that Founding Farmers, Washington, DC’s eco-friendly restaurant with sustainable agriculture at the heart of the menu, has furthered its commitment to sourcing locally with the launch of Founding Farmers’ Rye Whisky Exclusively Hand Crafted by Wasmund’s.     The special distillation made exclusively for Founding Farmers, and only available at the restaurant, will be uncapped and celebrated with “Founding Farmers Whisky Week”, June 8 – 13, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »