VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. Kentucky Copper & Kings Bourbon Finished in American Apple Brandy Barrels Come to Kentucky for the bourbon, stay for the brandy.

Brandy 134

Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Michter’s 25 Year Rye, 2011 Release (Undisclosed source, bottled by Michter’s): “Honestly, any of Michter’s releases of its 25 year rye could be on this list. But the 2011 stands out for its incredible richness, with a touch of spice laid over a bed of dried fruit and vanilla.”

Whiskey 135

Whiskey Rum Bottling Brandy 135

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

Also an annual release, the 2023 edition of William Larue Weller was distilled in the spring of 2011 and bottled in the fall of 2023 at 133.6 These barrels had previously been used to mature Armagnac Brandy from Château BHAKTA. The result is a silky smooth and sweet fusion with kicks of spice.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Bottling Brandy Club 111

Drinkhacker

MAY 9, 2025

Perhaps best known for highly aged Armagnac , Vermont-based Bhakta Spirits has gradually diversified to bottlings beyond brandy, ranging from rum to rye (often blended with brandy varieties or finished in brandy casks). Contrast that with the 2013 vintage , released in 2023, which came from a 99 percent corn mashbill.)

Brandy 88

Brandy Whiskey Rum Bottling 88

VinePair

MAY 20, 2025

Ury, who shifted his attention from whiskey to brandy many years ago and now runs the Facebook group Serious Brandy , notes that it may well be responsible for a lot of the rancio notes that people favor in Cognac. Nowadays, most bois is produced commercially rather than in-house, and its likely widely employed in the leading houses.

Tequila 122

Tequila Rum Brandy Whiskey 122

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides. Brandy – Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No. Finally, don’t forget that previous picks are still out there and make great gifts.

Alcohol 105

Alcohol Vodka Gin Rum 105

The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 31, 2025

Previous Acquisitions Also helping the situation was the fact that, in response to changing consumer preferences, the Shapiras had begun to acquire various spirit brands including Burnetts Gin and Coronet VSQ Brandy. By 2011, Bernheim Distillery was producing 300,000 barrels annually.

Whiskey 86

Whiskey Brandy Gin Bottling 86

VinePair

MAY 5, 2025

G4 was first released in 2011, though not imported to the U.S. Aged for five years in brandy, sherry, and Scotch barrels as opposed to the more typical ex- bourbon barrels Tears of Llorona would become a cult hit. until 2016; Hernandez thinks it changed the game in terms of how tequila distilleries look at water usage in particular.

Tequila 119

Tequila Nightclub Bottling Bar 119

Barina Craft

APRIL 12, 2025

92, Gentleman’s Table Guide): 2 ozbrandy 2 ozmaraschino liqueur 2 dashes Boker’s bitters Listed under American Drinks, the Gentleman’s Table Guide specifies using a wineglass with half brandy and half maraschino along with two dashes of Boker’s bitters and no further instructions. Corpse Reviver Drink Recipe (No.

Brandy 67

Brandy Bitters Liqueur Gin 67