Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The wine gets fortified with brandy, and then oxidized and maderized , or intentionally exposed to heat. Its a very natural, gentle way of making Madeira, Berk says of the canteiro method, which is reserved for higher-end bottlings. One of the drinks worlds happiest accidents hails from a Portuguese isle some 500 miles west of Morocco.

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Wine Brandy Bottling Beer 246

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Shopping is tough, so if you’re considering a special bottle for a special someone in your life, look no further. Sure, Dad may be happy with another bottle of Maker’s Mark or Macallan single malt — but we think you can move the joyfulness needle just a bit more with something a little more exotic.

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Alcohol Vodka Gin Rum 105

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The hand-painted bottle of this extra anejo, aged in small American and Eastern European oak barrels, provides a talking point on its own, but the tequila inside is a showstopper: Peppery and grassy on the nose – unusual for extra anejo – the tequila eventually gives way to a surfeit of dessert flavors on the palate, dosed heavily with racy spices.

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Tequila Brandy Bottling Wine 111

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 30, 2025

Reestablished in 2015, the modern iteration is known for sourcing mature bourbon and enhancing it through expert blending and cask finishing. The use of apple brandy barrels brings a different dimension to the whiskey, adding soft fruit and spiced notes to its bourbon base. The whiskey is bottled at 55.5% Magnus & Co.

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Club Whiskey Brandy Bartender 87

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. Bottled in February 2024, this Old Fitzgerald bourbon was distilled in September 1999 from a mash bill comprising 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.

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Whiskey Brandy Bottling Wine 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

After taking a distillery tour in 2015, the friends discovered a new shared passion. Together they combine art and science to ensure that each bottle meets their very high standards. As the soldiers’ courage was celebrated on screen, a group of the real-life heroes were working on a much different project behind the scenes.

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Bitters Club Highball Brandy 105

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 20, 2025

Transcontinental Rum Line Panama 2015 (Panama) This column-distilled rum is just six years old, but it pours on gorgeous tropical fruit flavors, slick baking spices, and a finish that oozes vanilla. The collection of flavors evoke a high-grade brandy in the best possible way. Bring your Visa card.

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Rum Brandy Wine Bottling 105

VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

It costs about $50 to $60 that is, if you can find a bottle; few liquor stores carry it. Their King Cole Martini which is served tableside with much ceremony has been made with Old Raj since it debuted in 2015. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse.

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Gin Bartender Bartending Highball 94

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As part of this work, VinePair’s tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. There’s a sense that because of the sheer scale of annual production (19 million bottles a year) that it can’t be balanced or just good. Its flagship bottle is superbly balanced, with ripe fruit, lively bubbles, and bright acidity.

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Wine Bottling Alcohol Brandy 105