GSN not too long ago had the chance to attend Hoochenanny, a singular whiskey and stay music competition introduced by Iron Smoke Distillery. Held within the Village of Geneseo on the village inexperienced, October 20-21, 2023, the occasion featured over 13 distilleries from the 4 corners of New York State, together with stay performances by native, regional and nationwide bands together with a headline efficiency by British glam band The Struts. Together with the booze and the tunes, there have been displays by among the founders of the distilleries, a market for native artisans, meals vans, and even a cigar bar.
Hoochenanny’s theme, “Domesticate the Unusual,” displays a dedication to celebrating the extraordinary and pushing boundaries. The Rickhouse Rendezvous, a one-of-a-kind instructional whiskey tasting expertise, featured manufacturers from throughout the state, together with Iron Smoke Distillery, Cooperstown Distillery and Nice Jones Distilling. A partnership with the New York State Distillers Guild fortified the competition’s dedication to showcasing the state’s most interesting spirits and devoted artisans. Collaborating guild members included 1911 Established, Black Button Distilling, Finger Lakes Distilling, Hudson Whiskey, Lock 1 Distilling Firm, Outdated Scotland Street Distillery, Southern Tier Distilling, Springbrook Hole Farm Distillery, The Higher Man Distilling Co. and New Scotland Spirits.
The 2-day Hoochenanny competition kicked off on Friday, October 20 with an unique sip and stroll occasion on the Wadsworth Homestead overlooking the scenic Genesee River Valley. From 6-11 p.m., the occasion immersed friends with meals, libations and an outline of the curated luxurious experiences of the Finger Lakes area by choose wellness, lodge and life-style organizations.
Hoochenanny’s fundamental occasion unfolded Saturday on the Geneseo Village Park situated on the intersection of Predominant Avenue and 20A. From 12-10 p.m., attendees have been handled to a day of stay music, spirited pours, and an opportunity to satisfy native artisans and buy some gadgets to take house.
We stay up for the 2nd Annual Pageant in 2024.
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