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Exploring Rum’s Vast Diversity and Range

Imbibe Magazine

It’s an accepted truth in the drinks world that no spirit demonstrates as much diversity in style and breadth of range as rum. But while rum and its sugarcane kin have long been celebrated in carefree cocktails evoking the tropics, rum’s true story is much deeper, and sometimes darker. We’re taking a closer look at rum.

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On the Menu: Grand Army

Imbibe Magazine

When Grand Army opened in Brooklyn in 2015, the aim was to be a welcoming neighborhood bar that simply felt like an extension of a friend’s living room. Bartender Dillon Brown wanted to utilize as many woman-owned and made products as possible, incorporating Yola mezcal and Xila, a mezcal-based spiced liqueur.

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How Black Bartenders and Restaurateurs Are Creating More Blended Fusion Bar Programs

VinePair

But now, more bar programs and bartenders in the United States are finally exploring the vastness of Black drinking culture by blending its influences, one cup at a time. Criox, and Clairin, a sugar cane spirit (and subcategory of white rum) native to Haiti. But acclaimed bartender and beverage educator Tiffanie Barriere (a.k.a.

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Rum Trends in 2024

Cheers

Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Meanwhile, a well-aged rum is unlikely to cause sticker shock. This turn has caught the attention of most if not all rum producers. Sipping represents today 18% of rum consumption, a drastic shift.” Which is good news for the category. It’s a change of mindset.”

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At NYC’s Hottest Bars, Order These Sleeper Hits Instead of Their Most Popular Cocktails

VinePair

But once upon a time, back when Dante opened in 2015, the cocktail to drink was the Garibaldi, an obscure highball made of Campari and “fluffy” orange juice and topped with an orange wedge. You have my word that the bartender will know how to make it. The Green Giant was created by former head bartender Tom Macy in 2012.

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Pisco Is Still Searching for Its Place on the American Back Bar

VinePair

Peruvian Pisco in particular — and for the purposes of this story the term “ Pisco ” will refer to Peruvian Pisco rather than the Chilean distillate of the same name — in theory ticks a lot of boxes for both bartenders and spirits enthusiasts. It’s clear. It’s distilled from naturally fermented grapes. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S.

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The 50 Best Spirits of 2023

VinePair

Cobrafire Eau de Vie de Raisin Chances are, you probably missed the launch of the Blanche d’Armagnac (white Armagnac) appellation back in 2015, but you shouldn’t sleep on the products within the category. Surin Rum Clairin Mezcal drinker, meet clairin! Average Price: $50 Rating: 94 See Review 44. Distillerie Patrick St.

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