A Whiskey is Born...

TOUGH BROAD

A joint project from Yards Brewing Co. and Philadelphia Distilling A conversational piece, as told by the creators...



THE IDEA

Yards: Because we use very flavorful malt in our beers, we've always wondered what would happen if we tried to distill from that base. To help us in our experiment, we called on our friends at



Philadelphia Distilling: We are looking forward to our own whiskey production in the future, so we were excited to work on this project. Our research has benefited from us having the ability to create a spirit without having a dedicated mash tun and fermenters. And best of all, we like the : Because we use very flavorful malt in our beers, we've always wondered what would happen if we tried to distill from that base. To help us in our experiment, we called on our friends at Philadelphia Distilling , leaders in the local craft spirit movement who share the same commitment to quality and community as we do. Plus, it gave us a chance to hang out together and sample some beers and whiskeys during "business hours.”: We are looking forward to our own whiskey production in the future, so we were excited to work on this project. Our research has benefited from us having the ability to create a spirit without having a dedicated mash tun and fermenters. And best of all, we like the Yards team, their beer, and their values. We have an equal passion for our work, and doing this together just made the process better. THE PROCESS



Yards: After a few meetings, we settled on a recipe loosely based on the : After a few meetings, we settled on a recipe loosely based on the Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale and sent it to our Philadelphia Distilling friends to work their magic. When they brought over a sample, we tasted it, and were sold. The complexity inspired the name. It reveals a very sophisticated side — but one that’s under the surface — just like the people of Philly and the town itself.





Philadelphia Distilling: We used the Yards recipe as the backbone for the collaboration, and once we had started distilling, we knew it would be great. We ran the final product through our Forsyth’s 1500L copper pot still twice before aging the whiskey in a high charred 53-gallon new American oak barrel. The end result is a 90-proof spirit with beer-like flavors and aromas.

THE NAME



Yards: Our hometown is full of tough guys, underdogs, wise old souls, and Broad Street is where it all intersects; Great parades, big moments in sports history, road races, the Arts - it all goes down on Broad Street. While the word "Broad" obviously refers to Philly’s iconic street, it also pays homage to the strong talented women of this great city. They are our family members, friends, neighbors and some of Philadelphia’s greatest historical figures. Even though this is a high-quality product and we’re dedicated to our craft, we’re also having fun and not taking things too seriously. So, although some people might not “get” it, Tough Broad is a name that roots us where we live. It’s a tribute to our city’s underdog spirit, its history and character, and the women we know and love: Bold, smart and witty—and proud to be from Philly.

THE TASTE



Look for hints of caramel, toffee, and vanilla, warm spices like cinnamon, and a little bit of wood on the nose. This is where you'll pick up on the malt character from the beer base. Take a sip and notice those sweet, round malty flavors, a spiciness up front then wood dryness at the end.