Join us on the hunt for New Dawn’s perfect cigar pairing.

Your guide to tasting cask strength whiskey (or really any alcoholic beverage) like a pro.

A behind the scenes look at how small spirits brands get into stores and bars. It’s not as simple as a truck arriving at in the loading dock.

February we’re doing a deep dive into variations on the Manhattan cocktail. Here’s your guide to the quintessential elegance that is the Manhattan cocktail so that you can follow along like a true connoisseur.

Will we see you in the new year? On the blog this week, new year wishes and 2025 goals for the New Dawn fam.

s you know we're all about doing right by the environment here at New Dawn Distilling. So when we say your holiday dinner is inspiration for your next cocktail, it's not just a creative prompt but a way for you to take reduce, reuse, recycle to a whole other level.

Sitting down with Dr. Frances Richards of the Black Entrepreneur Experience podcast, Founder & CEO Dawn O’Neal talks about her superpowers, getting into the spirits industry without knowing all the barriers, and the people who inspire her.

CEO & Founder, Dawn, sat down with Kalin Thomas of Cuisine Noir to talk about how her childhood inspired her commitment to the environment, the broad appeal of premium craft spirits made with sustainability in mind, and why you should pick up a bottle or two this holiday season.

It never occurred to me until I got into the whiskey business that whiskey was considered “a man’s drink,” or maybe I should say that never stopped me from drinking it. 

Many factors played a role in my journey from conservationist to owning my own whiskey brand, one such factor was this book by Nikki Erlick, The Measure.

New Dawn’s 10-year old Wheated Whiskey is exactly the kind of whiskey I was looking for when I started this journey. Something completely unexpected that would push me out of my comfort zone while also staying true to the bold, classy, and elegant whiskies that I loved to sip. 

This new expression is the second addition to the New Dawn Distilling portfolio, following the successful inaugural six-year New York Bourbon in June, which won a Silver Medal at the 2024 Spirits Ratings as well as recognition at Taste of Black Spirits in Detroit.

Something about being outdoors makes me want to connect even more with my ancestors and history. Plus, its back to school season so this month on Bourbon and Books we recommend The 1619 Project.

Introducing our monthly book club where we suggest a scintillating read and the perfect cocktail pairing. This month, The Mermaid of Black Conch and the Caribbean Queen.