November 2018
About The Cover: Robin Namini’s elephant evokes not only the pride and strength of Utah’s local-spirits community, but a cause for celebration. A far cry from its pink cousin, this elephant heralds the hard-won accomplishments of local spirit-makers as they’ve undergone the balancing act of creating spirits in Utah. Find more of Namini’s work at robinnamini.com.
Local Review: Boss TV – Self-Titled
Boss TV = LCD Soundsystem + Hot Chip + Yeasayer … read more
Review: Eiko Ishibashi – The Dreams My Bones Dream
Eiko Ishibashi = Jim O’Rourke’s Eureka + Julia Holter
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Review: Amigo the Devil – Everything is Fine
Amigo the Devil = John Prine + Hank Ill + Murder City Devils … read more
SLUG Style: Melina Zissou
Melina Zissou is a bartender, traveler and avid reader. She is known as one of the friendliest faces at Twilite Lounge. … read more
Art | Art and Fashion | Community | Fashion | Slug Style
Content Shifter: 7 Hitman Hits
Admit it: You’re dreading the same-old home-for-the-holidays, family Thanksgiving dinner with the same old question, “How’s your job going?” … read more
Localized: The Boys Ranch
As a group, The Boys Ranch share a wide range of influences. Everything from The Clash to bossa nova, from Prince to The Beatles whet their creative appetites. … read more
King Crybaby … Bitters
Crybaby Bitters is, ultimately, a product of founder Cody Kirkland’s passion and interest in cocktail experimentation. He started small by making batches of classic flavors and now has his very own brand of unique, specialty bitters that are available for the public’s enjoyment. … read more
Pulitzers and You: Imagining a Better Future
As opposed to being a chronological presentation or history of the prize, Pulitzer Prize Photographs is a quilt of our best, worst and most mundane moments. Walking through it imparts a sense of human mythology that simply seeing the awarded photographs each year just can’t. … read more
Nautical by Nature: Holystone Distilling
The Holystone Distilling name is steeped in maritime history, making the navy-strength gin a fitting first offering. Though their branding has a maritime twist, Michael and Miller insist that the focus will be centered around Utah. … read more
Pancake and Potato Pioneers: The Hammer Spring Distillers
Hammer Spring makes a grain-based vodka called Hidden Vodka, which JP Bernier attributes to helping pave the way for their craft products. “We realized that there is some benefit to distilling this way, in that you can make it quickly for a decent price,” Bernier says. … read more
A Priest, a Minister and a Rabbi Walk Into a...
In the fall of next year, Congregation Spirits will open their doors, and the Euclid, Rose Park, Fairpark and other local neighborhoods will be welcome to come together to take part of the service. Neves says, “It is a beverage-production campus … We are building an urban winery and brewery with extra equipment on it.” … read more
Eaux of Olde: Waterpocket’s Eau de Mélisse
Waterpocket to create modern-craft iterations of rare spirits, most recently with the Eau de Mélisse. Waterpocket Co-Owner Alan Scott traces the steps of undergoing such a revival process for a historically based spirit with the Eau de Mélisse. … read more
