Pemberton Distillery

Organic potato vodka, locally malted whiskey and G&T syrups brewed in British Columbia

On a recent trip to Whistler, we had the opportunity to sample the vodka from Pemberton Distillery, a fledgling outfit nestled in the Pemberton Valley of British Columbia. Within their unassuming walls, the distillery employs copper stills to create a line of locally sourced, organic liquors. Designed as a sipping spirit, Schramm Vodka has a deliciously clean flavor followed by a distinctive finish. Pemberton’s potatoes …

Wülf Work

Laser-cut leather goods from Vancouver combine precise details with a vintage feel

On a recent trip to Vancouver, British Columbia we were pleased to discover Alex Fairbairn’s line of finely made leather goods, Wülf Work at the new shop Much & Little. The Swedish hardware on buckles and fasteners complemented the fine leatherwork, all of which is crafted under the company’s philosophy of sustainablity and innovation. The young brand foregoes traditional machine-stamping methods and opts instead to …

Nikon D800

The latest DSLR boasts a 36.3-megapixel full-frame sensor and full HD video support

Almost every picture I take for Cool Hunting stories is shot with my Nikon D700 so today’s unveil of the D800 is welcomed news. An expected follow-on to last month’s D4 announcement, the D800 brings a bounty of new features ranging from a massive full-frame CMOS sensor to dual SD and CF card slots to proper HD video support. The D800 is slightly smaller and …