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Yards and Philadelphia Distilling Collaborate for Beer-Inspired Whiskey


 Yards Brewing Company has collaborated with Philadelphia Distilling to create a beer-inspired whiskey called Tough Broad — a unique twist on a classic drink.

  Founded in 1994 by friends Tom Kehoe and Jon Bovit and specializing in producing ales of the English tradition, Yards Brewery has become one of the city’s most well-known breweries. Its most popular ales include The Brawler, The Philadelphia Pale Ale, General Washington’s Tavern Porter, Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce, Alexander Hamilton’s Federalist Ale and Thomas Jefferson’s Tavern Ale.

  Philadelphia Distilling itself is a pioneering distillery in Pennsylvania. Founded by Robert Cassel, Andrew Auwerder and Timothy Yarnell in 2005, it was the first distillery to open its doors in Philly since before prohibition. Upon the application for the distilleries opening, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board was forced to draw an up a new application from scratch, as there had been no previous attempts in the city to open a distillery before.

  Offering Pennsylvania’s first original line of legally produced craft spirits, Philadelphia Distilling’s most popular drinks include a Bluecoat American Dry Gin, introduced in 2006, and is distinguished by its subtle citrus flavors in comparison to the traditional London Dry Gin. In 2011, the distillery introduced its most popular whiskey product: XXX Shine Corn Whiskey, a family of high-proof white whiskeys in the style of moonshine.

  Tough Broad was distilled based on the recipe for the Yards classic Thomas Jefferson’s Tavern Ale, instead of being distilled from a traditional whiskey wash, giving the drink a unique but indulging flavor.

  After the whiskey is distilled, it is set to rest in a highly-charred 53 gallon barrel. The resulting product is a 90 proof hybrid, the first of its kind in Pennsylvania.

  The whiskey’s name is a tribute to Philadelphia’s underdog spirit and gritty nature. According to Yards, it’s a tribute to Philadelphia’s “history and character.”

  This collaborative effort is a limited edition with just 300 bottles being produced. Pre-orders of the 375ml bottle are available for $45 by emailing or calling Pete at Philadelphia Distilling: Call (215) 671 0346 x13 or email pete@philadelphiadistilling.com.

  With each bottle purchased, the recipient will also receive an invite to the exclusive launch party at the future home of Philadelphia Distilling in Fishtown. The party includes complimentary Bluecoat Gin, Yards beer and an early look at the new facility.

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