BalvenieUSIn this episode of Raw Craft Anthony Bourdain heads to Providence, Rhode Island to meet with luthier Rachel Rosenkrantz, to learn how she makes handcrafted custom guitars. Rachel left a successful career in product design to start her own small business making tailored string instruments for musicians from her home studio, Atelier Rosenkrantz. Rachel is introduced to Andy Rourke, bassist for English rock band, The Smiths, to create an original electro acoustic bass guitar, later used in the making of the score for Raw Craft, along with composer Timothy O’Keefe. Each instrument is thoughtfully designed and built to last a lifetime. Episode directed by filmmaker Rob Meyer. Music by Tim O'Keefe & Andy Rourke.
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
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Raw Craft with Anthony Bourdain - Episode Nine: Rachel RosenkrantzBalvenieUS2016-10-13 | In this episode of Raw Craft Anthony Bourdain heads to Providence, Rhode Island to meet with luthier Rachel Rosenkrantz, to learn how she makes handcrafted custom guitars. Rachel left a successful career in product design to start her own small business making tailored string instruments for musicians from her home studio, Atelier Rosenkrantz. Rachel is introduced to Andy Rourke, bassist for English rock band, The Smiths, to create an original electro acoustic bass guitar, later used in the making of the score for Raw Craft, along with composer Timothy O’Keefe. Each instrument is thoughtfully designed and built to last a lifetime. Episode directed by filmmaker Rob Meyer. Music by Tim O'Keefe & Andy Rourke.
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse24
Season 2 Episodes: Chapter 5. CRAFT AND EXPRESSION with DJ, producer and songwriter, Mark Ronson and composer, Kris Bowers. Chapter 6. CRAFT AND PERFECTION with history-making ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. Includes an animated short about how Questlove learned to get past conventions of perfection via the music of J. Dilla. Chapter 7. CRAFT AND PLACE with author and NYC Guru, Fran Lebowitz and Atlas Obscura editor-in-chief Samir Patel. Chapter 8. CRAFT AND CHEMISTRY with comedian and master of ensemble comedy Kenan Thompson and former astronaut, Leland Melvin.
Season 2 Episodes: Chapter 5. CRAFT AND EXPRESSION with DJ, producer and songwriter, Mark Ronson and composer, Kris Bowers. Chapter 6. CRAFT AND PERFECTION with history-making ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. Includes an animated short about how Questlove learned to get past conventions of perfection via the music of J. Dilla. Chapter 7. CRAFT AND PLACE with author and NYC Guru, Fran Lebowitz and Atlas Obscura editor-in-chief Samir Patel. Chapter 8. CRAFT AND CHEMISTRY with comedian and master of ensemble comedy Kenan Thompson and former astronaut, Leland Melvin.
Season 2 Episodes: Chapter 5. CRAFT AND EXPRESSION with DJ, producer and songwriter, Mark Ronson and composer, Kris Bowers. Chapter 6. CRAFT AND PERFECTION with history-making ballet dancer, Misty Copeland. Includes an animated short about how Questlove learned to get past conventions of perfection via the music of J. Dilla. Chapter 7. CRAFT AND PLACE with author and NYC Guru, Fran Lebowitz and Atlas Obscura editor-in-chief Samir Patel. Chapter 8. CRAFT AND CHEMISTRY with comedian and master of ensemble comedy Kenan Thompson and former astronaut, Leland Melvin.
Quest for Craft is a partnership between Questlove and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, crafted by a family-owned distillery with 130+ years of experience. Located in Dufftown, Scotland, The Balvenie is the rare global whisky maker that continues to farm and malt barley on-site, maintain its own cooperage and employ its own coppersmiths. Known for both excellence and innovation, The Balvenie is credited with pioneering the technique of cask-finishing that has become key to creative expression in whisky.
As part of their continued partnership and shared mission to uncover the beautiful convergence of craft and creativity, The Balvenie and 6-Time GRAMMY Award Winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, DJ, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Questlove have returned with a second season of their award-winning digital series, Quest for Craft.
Quest for Craft explores the obsessive, never-ending journey to craft the extraordinary through conversations with compelling cultural creators that pour their hearts into their own craft. Now in its second season, the series continues to peel back the curtain through new perspectives, unveiling the uniquely human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. With insight from some of the world’s most creative minds, the series uncovers the nuances integral to the creative process through their own pursuit of craft across music, dance, writing, comedy and the whisky-making process.
Additional Credits: Director: Trevor Undi Writers: Jerry Stifelman, Rob Meyer, Ben Greenman Prod Company: Two One Five Entertainment, There We Go Films, Quaker City Mercantile Exec. Producers: Alexis Rosenzweig, Zarah Zohlman, Rob Meyer, Greg Levine, Sireenah Michlovich, Annie Taplin, Jerry Stifelman, Rona Harman Supervising Producer: Matthew Thurm Producers: Daquan Saxton, Beth Hayden Assoc. Producer: Kecia Romiel
DoP: Ming Jue Hu Additional Photography: Michael Rossetti 1st AC: Swelee Joseph 2nd AC: Brianna Caberson 2nd AC: Jonathan Rodriguez B Cam: Tinx Chan C Cam: Claire Halloran D Cam: Andre Szyszkowski Jr Gaffer: Clark Ivers Key Grip: Harrison Rusk Best Boy: Hannah Godfrey Best Boy Grip: Yasha Eskandar Swing Grip: Jon Mejia Production Design: Cassia Maher, Reed Barrow Props: Colin Walker 1st AD: Yuma Shishido Sound Mixer: Lion Thompson HMU (Mark): Laila Hayani PAs: Raul Aguirre, Livia Santos, Michael Mann, Jennifer Garcia Stand-In/PA: Edgar Alvarez QuestLove - Wardrobe: Kah Li Haslam QuestLove - Hair: Elliott Simpson QuestLove - Makeup: Vincent Oquendo Still Photographer: Justin Sisson
Editors: Jennifer Suhr, Philip Knowlton Assistant Editor: David Ginn Music: Kris Bowers, Nate Heller, Brian Bender Color Grade: Andrew Ceen Mix: Benny Mouthon, Brian Bracken, String and Can
Filmed on Location at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Additional Footage: Film Supply
Special Thanks: Mark Ronson, Kris Bowers, Lee Foster, Isaac Ravishankara, USM, Industry West
Quest for Craft is a partnership between Questlove and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, crafted by a family-owned distillery with 130+ years of experience. Located in Dufftown, Scotland, The Balvenie is the rare global whisky maker that continues to farm and malt barley on-site, maintain its own cooperage and employ its own coppersmiths. Known for both excellence and innovation, The Balvenie is credited with pioneering the technique of cask-finishing that has become key to creative expression in whisky.
As part of their continued partnership and shared mission to uncover the beautiful convergence of craft and creativity, The Balvenie and 6-Time GRAMMY Award Winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, DJ, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Questlove have returned with a second season of their award-winning digital series, Quest for Craft.
Quest for Craft explores the obsessive, never-ending journey to craft the extraordinary through conversations with compelling cultural creators that pour their hearts into their own craft. Now in its second season, the series continues to peel back the curtain through new perspectives, unveiling the uniquely human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. With insight from some of the world’s most creative minds, the series uncovers the nuances integral to the creative process through their own pursuit of craft across music, dance, writing, comedy and the whisky-making process.
Additional Credits: Director: Trevor Undi Writers: Jerry Stifelman, Rob Meyer, Ben Greenman Prod Company: Two One Five Entertainment, There We Go Films, Quaker City Mercantile Exec. Producers: Alexis Rosenzweig, Zarah Zohlman, Rob Meyer, Greg Levine, Sireenah Michlovich, Annie Taplin, Jerry Stifelman, Rona Harman Supervising Producer: Matthew Thurm Producers: Daquan Saxton, Beth Hayden Assoc. Producer: Kecia Romiel
DoP: Ming Jue Hu 1st AC: Swelee Joseph 2nd AC: Brianna Caberson 2nd AC: Jonathan Rodriguez B Cam: Tinx Chan C Cam: Claire Halloran D Cam: Andre Szyszkowski Jr Gaffer: Julian Tran Key Grip: Gulab Singh Best Boy: Katie Mlinek Best Boy Grip: Jean Luc Boon Swing Grip: Chris Winget Production Design: Cassia Maher, Reed Barrow Props: Colin Walker 1st AD: JP Bouchard Sound Mixer: Wesley Grant HMU (Fran): Patricia Ambroise PAs: Anthony Valdes-Strickler, Alisa Haughton, Makadeer Kassim Stand-In/PA: Clare O’Connor QuestLove - Wardrobe: Rebecca Pietri QuestLove - Hair: Elliott Simpson QuestLove - Makeup: Vincent Oquendo Still Photographer: Justin Sisson
Editors: Jennifer Suhr, Philip Knowlton Assistant Editor: David Ginn Music: Kris Bowers, Nate Heller, Brian Bender Color Grade: Andrew Ceen Mix: Benny Mouthon, Brian Bracken, String and Can Research: Ashawnta Jackson Filmed on Location at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Additional Footage: Film Supply and Escape Now: created by Overview Collective, hosted by Tarik Mohamed www.overviewcollective.com IG: @overviewcollective / YouTube: EscapeNowVR
Special Thanks: Fran Lebowitz, Lee Foster, Atlas Obscura, Samir Patel, Doug Baldinger, USM, Industry West
Quest for Craft is a partnership between Questlove and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, crafted by a family-owned distillery with 130+ years of experience. Located in Dufftown, Scotland, The Balvenie is the rare global whisky maker that continues to farm and malt barley on-site, maintain its own cooperage and employ its own coppersmiths. Known for both excellence and innovation, The Balvenie is credited with pioneering the technique of cask-finishing that has become key to creative expression in whisky.
As part of their continued partnership and shared mission to uncover the beautiful convergence of craft and creativity, The Balvenie and 6-Time GRAMMY Award Winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, DJ, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Questlove have returned with a second season of their award-winning digital series, Quest for Craft.
Quest for Craft explores the obsessive, never-ending journey to craft the extraordinary through conversations with compelling cultural creators that pour their hearts into their own craft. Now in its second season, the series continues to peel back the curtain through new perspectives, unveiling the uniquely human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. With insight from some of the world’s most creative minds, the series uncovers the nuances integral to the creative process through their own pursuit of craft across music, dance, writing, comedy and the whisky-making process.
Additional Credits: Director: Trevor Undi Writers: Jerry Stifelman, Rob Meyer, Ben Greenman Prod Company: Two One Five Entertainment, There We Go Films, Quaker City Mercantile Exec. Producers: Alexis Rosenzweig, Zarah Zohlman, Rob Meyer, Greg Levine, Sireenah Michlovich, Annie Taplin, Jerry Stifelman, Rona Harman Supervising Producer: Matthew Thurm Producers: Daquan Saxton, Beth Hayden Assoc. Producer: Kecia Romiel
DoP: Ming Jue Hu Additional Camera: Michael Ormiston 1st AC: Swelee Joseph 2nd AC: Brianna Caberson 2nd AC: Jonathan Rodriguez B Cam: Tinx Chan C Cam: Claire Halloran D Cam: Andre Szyszkowski Jr Gaffer: Julian Tran Key Grip: Alexander Fischetti Best Boy: Hannah Godfrey Best Boy Grip: Jean Luc Boon Swing Grip: Niklas Moller Production Design: Cassia Maher, Reed Barrow Props: Colin Walker 1st AD: JP Bouchard Sound Mixer: Wesley Grant HMU (Kenan): Patricia Ambroise PAs: Anthony Valdes-Strickler, Livia Santos, Raul Aguirre Stand-In/PA: Michael Mann QuestLove - Wardrobe: Rebecca Pietri QuestLove - Hair: Elliott Simpson QuestLove - Makeup: Vincent Oquendo Still Photographer: Justin Sisson
Editors: Jennifer Suhr, Philip Knowlton Assistant Editor: David Ginn Music: Kris Bowers, Nate Heller, Brian Bender Color Grade: Andrew Ceen Mix: Benny Mouthon, Brian Bracken, String and Can Filmed on Location at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Additional Footage: Film Supply and NASA
Special Thanks: Kenan Thompson, Leland Melvin, Lee Foster, Julianne Tarullo, Alexandra Popken, SNL, USM, Industry West
Quest for Craft is a partnership between Questlove and The Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky, crafted by a family-owned distillery with 130+ years of experience. Located in Dufftown, Scotland, The Balvenie is the rare global whisky maker that continues to farm and malt barley on-site, maintain its own cooperage and employ its own coppersmiths. Known for both excellence and innovation, The Balvenie is credited with pioneering the technique of cask-finishing that has become key to creative expression in whisky.
As part of their continued partnership and shared mission to uncover the beautiful convergence of craft and creativity, The Balvenie and 6-Time GRAMMY Award Winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, producer, DJ, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Questlove have returned with a second season of their award-winning digital series, Quest for Craft.
Quest for Craft explores the obsessive, never-ending journey to craft the extraordinary through conversations with compelling cultural creators that pour their hearts into their own craft. Now in its second season, the series continues to peel back the curtain through new perspectives, unveiling the uniquely human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. With insight from some of the world’s most creative minds, the series uncovers the nuances integral to the creative process through their own pursuit of craft across music, dance, writing, comedy and the whisky-making process.
Additional Credits: Director: Trevor Undi Writers: Jerry Stifelman, Rob Meyer, Ben Greenman Prod Company: Two One Five Entertainment, There We Go Films, Quaker City Mercantile Exec. Producers: Alexis Rosenzweig, Zarah Zohlman, Rob Meyer, Greg Levine, Sireenah Michlovich, Annie Taplin, Jerry Stifelman, Rona Harman Supervising Producer: Matthew Thurm Producers: Daquan Saxton, Beth Hayden Assoc. Producer: Kecia Romiel
DoP: Ming Jue Hu 1st AC: Swelee Joseph 2nd AC: Brianna Caberson 2nd AC: Jonathan Rodriguez B Cam: Tinx Chan C Cam: Claire Halloran D Cam: Andre Szyszkowski Jr Gaffer: Julian Tran Key Grip: Harrison Rusk Best Boy: Hannah Godfrey Best Boy Grip: Jean Luc Boon Swing Grip: Rob Watt Production Design: Cassia Maher, Reed Barrow Props: Colin Walker 1st AD: JP Bouchard Sound Mixer: Wesley Grant HMU (Misty): Victor Henao PAs: Anthony Valdes-Strickler, Livia Santos, Sasha Inoa Stand-In/PA: Sheraine Randall QuestLove - Wardrobe: Kwasi Kessie QuestLove - Hair: Elliott Simpson QuestLove - Makeup: Vincent Oquendo Still Photographer: Justin Sisson
Animator: Karim Dabbèche Editors: Jennifer Suhr, Philip Knowlton Assistant Editor: David Ginn Music: Kris Bowers, Nate Heller, Brian Bender Color Grade: Andrew Ceen Mix: Benny Mouthon, Brian Bracken, String and Can Filmed on Location at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Additional Footage: Film Supply
Special Thanks: Misty Copeland, Lee Foster, USM, Industry West
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the episodes as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
Additional Credits: Wardrobe by Rebecca Pietri Makeup by Maria Scali Hair by Kailie Joe
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
Additional Credits: Wardrobe by Rebecca Pietri Makeup by Maria Scali Hair by Kailie Joe
Thanks to the Lambs Foundation and the Players Foundation for use of portraits from their historical collections.
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove. Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
Additional Credits:
Additional Photography by: Tinx Chan Michael Ormiston
Mix by Brian Bracken, String and Can Color by Andrew Ceen, The Mill
Wardrobe by Rebecca Pietri Makeup by Maria Scali Hair by Kailie Joe
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch the chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. That journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. On October 28, that journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, SNL comedian Michael Che, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes.
Each episode also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship. More information on each episode is below.
● Episode 1, Craft and Chaos with Michael Che - Questlove and Michael Che chat about how to infuse purposeful levels of chaos into their careers, how it can push you to a new level of creativity and how it can be a key factor in honing your craft. ● Episode 2, Craft and Community with Jimmy Jam - Questlove and Jimmy Jam connect on meeting their core creative partners at a young age, and chat about how instrumental their creative communities have been in helping them become the artists they are today. ● Episode 3, Craft and Time with Patti Smith - Questlove and Patti Smith delve into the topic of time as Patti reflects upon her time with Electric Lady Studios, from attending the opening party to going on to record many of her albums at the legendary studio. ● Episode 4, Craft and Practice with Malcolm Gladwell - Questlove and Malcolm Gladwell cover the topic of practice and Malcolm shares the true meaning of his 10,000 hours theory, how it’s been misunderstood in the past and how getting better at your craft can involve going beyond your mastery to take on new challenges.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, SNL comedian Michael Che, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship. See more information on our first chapter below.
Chapter 1, Craft and Chaos with Michael Che - Questlove and Michael Che chat about how to infuse purposeful levels of chaos into their careers, how it can push you to a new level of creativity and how it can be a key factor in honing your craft.
Quest for Craft, a web series from The Balvenie and Questlove, is now live on our YouTube channel. Subscribe now to watch other chapters as they release this fall. The Balvenie has been perfecting the craft of whisky making for nearly 130 years and, throughout that period, has remained fascinated by the creative processes, often-obsessive human attributes and deep intrinsic values that elevate something from great to exceptional. On October 28, that journey embarks on a new frontier with the arrival of Quest for Craft: Season One: a disquisitive new digital series exploring the convergence of craft and creativity, hosted by bestselling author, cultural icon and scholar of creativity Questlove.
Quest for Craft explores modern creativity between the lines through compelling creators that pour their hearts into what they do. The series, filmed in the iconic Electric Lady Studios, centers around four of the most creative minds, SNL comedian Michael Che, legendary GRAMMY Award winning music producer Jimmy Jam, punk-rock icon Patti Smith, and prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, as Questlove opens conversational passageways to their creative processes, inspirations and aspirations over four compelling episodes. Each chapter also includes films, animations and other cinematic rabbit holes undertaken in search of answers that illuminate the journey of ultimate craftsmanship.
ADDITIONAL EPISODE CREDITS:
Butch Morris Footage Courtesy of: ROVA: Arts and the Improv: 21 from a series of performances with improved composers, produced by ROVA: Arts from 2001-2007
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center, Buffalo, NY Ashbury Hall at Babeville, Buffalo NY Camera by Carolyn Tennant Mix by Brian Bracken, String and Can Color by Andrew Ceen, The Mill
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Balvenie Whisky Caramel for Hot Chocolate By Dominique Ansel
Yield: Caramel for 8-10 cups of hot chocolate
2/3 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup + 1 ½ tbsp. water 3 tbsp unsalted butter (84% butterfat), cut in small dice 2 tbsp (or more, to taste) The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old
Method: 1. Combine the granulated sugar and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook without stirring until caramel reaches 350°F (175°C) and turns a dark amber. 2. Add The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old and whisk until combined. The caramel will start to rise in the pot, so be careful when stirring. 3. Whisk the butter into the caramel. Be careful! The butter will foam and the caramel will rise in the pot. Continue to whisk until all the butter has been incorporated and the caramel is smooth. 4. Pour the caramel in an even layer onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let set and harden at room temperature, about 10-15 minutes. 5. Using a rolling pin or hammer, carefully break the hardened caramel into small chips. Stir 1 tsp into hot chocolate until dissolved.
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here: us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here: us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse24/register.
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here: us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse24/register.
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....
The Balvenie Distillery alliance with craft is a result of the brand’s choice to embrace the old way. Balvenie is dedicated to the process of using the five rare crafts of Scotch whisky making to create The Balvenie’s distinctive taste and exceptional quality. It is the only distillery that still grows its own barley, malts in its own traditional malting floor, employs coopers to tend every cask, a coppersmith to maintain the stills and a malt master to ensure the resulting spirit is consistently excellent.
Warehouse 24 offers its members access to exclusive events, early notice of new product releases and insight & knowledge from The Balvenie’s team of craftsmen. Join here:https://us.thebalvenie.com/warehouse2....