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The Balvenie

The Handcrafted Malt

We're at The Foundry in NOLA for an afternoon tasting. @balvenielc
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Thanks to Max and Chris for a great visit. @balvenielc
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Max Lang cuff links. @balvenielc
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Alligator hide taken from the belly, left, and tail, right. Both may be used in a belt. @balvenielc
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Tradition meets technology at Max Lang. This is a computer aided design tool. @balvenielc
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Custom wax molds. @balvenielc
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Together with son Chris, the Lang's produce custom belts, buckles and cuff links for discerning tastes. @balvenielc
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Max started making horse tack in the 60's. This gradually evolved into belts and buckles. @balvenielc
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At Max Lang, belts are made using 100% grade one leather. @balvenielc
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From chocolate to the furniture and sculpture of Timothy Oulton. @balvenielc
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Thanks again to Katherine for a great visit. @balvenielc
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Boxed and ready to enjoy. These chocolates are truly world class. @balvenielc
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Dude, Sweet Chocolate. Dallas, TX. Thanks to Katherine for a great visit. @balvenielc
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It tastes great and comes in a handy box. Can't be that. @balvenielc
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If you're loco for coco, or choco, make haste and get in touch with Dude, Sweet Chocolate! @balvenielc
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Originally from Arlington, TX, Katherine draws on 25 years of pastry chef experience to make her sweets. @balvenielc
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Katherine Clapner, pictured on wall, is the mastermind behind DSC. @balvenielc
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More grist for the chocolate mill. @balvenielc
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Some of the ingredients that go into the mix. @balvenielc
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On the scene at Dude, Sweet Chocolate in Dallas. @balvenielc
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In Plano for a tasting at the Whiskey Cake. Great venue! @balvenielc
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Styles range from exotic to Chinese, European and Japanese. Each one is a one off piece of art. @balvenielc
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Tools of the trade. @balvenielc
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The belly of the shop where tradition and technology meet. @balvenielc
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The attention to detail is second to none at Angel Sword. Notice the intricate Celtic knots on this blade. @balvenielc
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Razor sharp and forged with incredible attention to detail. @balvenielc
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We've been on the scene at Angel Sword this morning. Hand crafted authentic works of art. @balvenielc
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Opal Devine for a tasting. Beautiful Texas hill country evening. @balvenielc
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Kent Samuelson. Owner and founder of Lightcrafter. @balvenielc
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From night lights to fixtures, Lightcrafter lights have been handmade in Austin since 1994. @balvenielc
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Night lights are a big seller. @balvenielc
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Mica is used as a diffuser in many Lightcrafter creations. @balvenielc
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Texture plays a key role in Lightcrafter design. @balvenielc
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Lightcrafter lights use copper to create a warm, earthy atmosphere. @balvenielc
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The Freakin' Frog Whisky Wall under the watchful gaze of Sir Knight. @balvenielc
taken Oct 9
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Lovely morning for some ink. At Studio 21 in Las Vegas to learn about the craft of tattoo. @balvenielc
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The belly of the brewery. 60% of the beer produced is sold to the local San Diego market. @balvenielc
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Spirits aging in an American oak cask. @balvenielc
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Malting barley. @balvenielc
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