Behind the Bar: Manifesto Hour

Manifesto Hour is where curiosity meets the bar. Each week, guests gather at Harry’s to explore cocktails and beverage culture through guided tastings, conversation, and hands-on discovery. These notes reflect a single idea or moment from the experience — a reminder that the real value lives in the room, glass in hand.

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From Dublin to Richmond: A Jameson Experience

Manifesto Notes | March 18, 2026

This session explored the distinct character of Irish whiskey and what separates it from its American counterparts. Guests tasted through expressions while learning about triple distillation, blending, and regional identity.

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Modern Moonshine: Technique and Expression

Manifesto Notes | March 11, 2026

Guests built cocktails alongside Belle Isle, focusing on balance, dilution, and how base spirits influence structure. The session broke down misconceptions about vodka and highlighted how quality and process shape mouthfeel and clarity.

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The Legacy of American Whiskey

Manifesto Notes | March 4, 2026

This Manifesto Hour traced the history of American whiskey through the lens of Heaven Hill’s portfolio. Guests explored differences in proof, age statements, mash bills, and how heritage brands maintain consistency while evolving with modern palates.

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Sweet Heat: Exploring Bourbon Through Chocolate

Manifesto Notes | February 25, 2026

This pairing focused on the approachable elegance of Basil Hayden and how its lighter profile interacts with layered chocolate. Guests explored how sweetness softens spice, how cocoa amplifies oak, and how finishing notes linger differently when paired intentionally.

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Richmond in a Glass: Inside the Craft of Reservoir

Manifesto Notes | February 18, 2026

Guests tasted through small-batch expressions from Reservoir Distillery, exploring mash bills, barrel influence, and how time transforms grain into something layered and expressive. The conversation centered on what makes Richmond whiskey distinct — climate, aging, philosophy, and patience.

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When Wine Meets Cocoa: A Study in Balance and Indulgence

Manifesto Notes | February 11, 2026

Guests explored how tannins interact with cocoa percentages, how acidity lifts sweetness, and how texture changes the perception of flavor. From bold reds against dark chocolate to brighter varietals paired with silky confections, each pour and bite revealed something new.