Drinkhacker

JUNE 16, 2025

We’ve got a huge collection of new releases that have dropped over the last few months, including lots of single malt Scotch, some unexpected Irish whiskey, and a pair or rum releases. It’s an open-secret pseudonym for Highland Park used with some indie bottlings. Molasses particularly lingers on the lengthy fade-out.

Rum 85

Rum Whiskey Highball Wine 85

Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery located in St Lucy at the northern tip of Barbados, has called this island home since 1703, celebrating its 320th anniversary this year. The Estate distillates were looked after by Master Blender Trudiann Branker until she knew the rum was ready for release. High, fine and inviting.

Rum 52

Rum Bottling Liqueur 52

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Crafted by Master Blender Trudiann Branker, this second release expands the terroir-driven range, with a blend of rums produced from the 2018 Mount Gay Estate sugar cane, making this liquid the first vintage in this limited-edition series. Each bottle has a QR code, providing consumers with more info on the rum-making process.

Rum 52

Rum Bottling 52

BarLifeUK

JUNE 24, 2024

Being so central within the market, Boom Bap’s bar tips over into high volume on weekend nights, with Rum Punch being the most popular serve, according to Hanesh. Who knows, and why am I still going on about it? Unwined is co-owned by Laura and Kiki, who met while working at Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen back in 2007.

Bar 184

Bar Beer Gin High Volume 184

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

Since its start in distilling back in 2015, Indiana’s Hard Truth distillery has primarily focused on being a whiskey producer, more specifically, a maker of bourbon. Meanwhile, while the bourbon was aging, Hard Truth focused on other spirits, including vodka, rum, and, more recently, what is now a popular line of rye whiskeys.

Whiskey 106

Whiskey Vodka Rum Bottling 106

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Each SMWS bottle features a two-part numerical code. The first number represents the distillery, assigned in the order the Society first bottled a cask from that distillery. means its the sixth cask bottled from distillery number 27, which corresponds to Springbank. re-established in 2015, produces a small-batch rye whisky.

Rum 52

Rum Gin Bottling Whiskey 52

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 15, 2024

This week on Scotch Legends, we take a (nose)dive into the Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof, bottled in the 1980s for Samaroli. The Springbank 12 Year Old 100 Proof was bottled for the legendary Italian independent bottler and importer, Samaroli , in the early 1980s. Almost pungent, after more than 20 years in its bottle.

Bottling 98

Bottling Liqueur Rum Wine 98

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

We review Hard Truth Bottled-In-Bond Four Grain Bourbon, a 100-proof offering aged five years after being distilled from a mash bill of 79% corn, 9% rye, 9% wheat, and 4% malted barley. ” What’s in the bottle The bourbon highlighted in this review is the Hard Truth Bottled-In-Bond Four Grain Bourbon.

Bottling 52

Bottling Whiskey Vodka Rum 52

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 8, 2025

If you’ve spotted a bottle of Hard Truth on a shelf and wondered what the buzz is about, you’re not alone. Whether you’re new to the brand or ready to dive deeper, this guide covers everything you need to know, from who’s behind the stills to what’s in the bottle. What Is Hard Truth Four Grain Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon?

Shooter 52

Shooter Whiskey Bottling Rum 52

Cheers

APRIL 30, 2025

The chain has also rolled out a standardized backbar program that includes spirits outside of the specialty cocktails, with a focus on high-velocity bottles that consistently deplete in its system, Hagen adds. NFL All-Pro quarterback Drew Brees joined the Walk-Ons team as co-owner in 2015. Drink prices range from $12 to $14.

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Beverage Sales Liqueur Vodka High Volume 56

VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Dozens of categories considered, thousands of bottles tasted, and almost 12 months in the making, the publishing of VinePair’s 50 best spirits list marks a major milestone in our calendar and one of our favorite annual traditions. Surin Rum Clairin Mezcal drinker, meet clairin! Check out the best spirits from previous years here !

Gin 130

Gin Tequila Whiskey Rum 130

VinePair

JULY 2, 2025

Mostly, they might have one old bottle you have to knock the dust off.” Until about 2015, Aperol — the low-ABV Italian amaro at the heart of the spritz — had very little brand recognition in the U.S., According to Montero, the restaurant goes through 12 cases (or 72 liter bottles) of Pimm’s No. Take the Aperol Spritz.

Liqueur 53

Liqueur Vodka Signature Cocktails Bar 53

Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mount Gay, the world’s oldest running rum distillery with a legacy spanning over 320 years, introduces the second release of its ground-breaking Single Estate Series, the 24_02_Vt18d2. Each bottle features a QR code, inviting consumers to delve into the rum-making journey from start to finish.

Rum 52

Rum Bottling Bar 52

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teeling Irish Whiskey , established in Dublin, Ireland, in 2015, represented, at the time, one of the first of a new wave of Irish whiskey brands to emerge from a country with a once dominant whiskey scene. However, there’s still some of the old stuff left around, and now and again, it appears in rarer bottlings.

Whiskey 52

Whiskey Aperitif Inventory Liqueur 52

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S. The Pisco Sour landed in the U.S. million for the industry last year.

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Bar Tequila Bartender Bartending 105

Bar Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2024

The bar had a predominantly young audience, and per week, we would get through a couple hundred bottles of house pouring vodka, as opposed to the 10 bottles of house gin, collectively.

Gin 52

Gin Infusions Vodka Rum 52

Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Each whiskey in the blend was distilled in Indiana and then aged, blended, and bottled in Kentucky. Included in the blend are straight rye whiskeys distilled in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 each with a mash bill recipe of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. It’s bottled at barrel proof. Bottled at 57.5% Bottled at 58.3%

Stout 40

Stout Gin Whiskey Bottling 40

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 26, 2024

We review Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2), distilled from the sweet mash style and finished in ex-rum casks for a spell. The Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon offers a nice, balanced palate. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2)

Rum 116

Rum Whiskey Alcohol Bottling 116

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 20, 2024

Mattingly 1845 Distillery honors US veterans, Little Book releases Chapter 8, and Kentucky Peerless finished whiskey in rum barrels. Presented in a handcrafted crystal decanter and an illuminated presentation case, the Weller Millennium is bottled at 99 proof and will retail from June 2024 for $7,500.

Whiskey 106

Whiskey Rum Bottling Bar 106

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 27, 2024

The core bottling, Jack Daniel’s Old No. it has won the admiration of celebrities, including the iconic Frank Sinatra, who was rumoured to be buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s. After much deliberation the iconic square bottle was chosen with Daniel commenting that it was “A square bottle for a square shooter”.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Shooter Bottling Alcohol 116

VinePair

MAY 19, 2024

Shortly after publishing his satirical book “Broken Piano for President,” American author Patrick Wensink received a cease and desist letter from lawyer Christy Susman concerning the book’s cover, which is strikingly similar to the saloon-style labeling on Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottles.

Stout 105

Stout Rum Beer IPA 105

The Whisky Exchange

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This range of bottlings pops up once year to showcase different takes on whiskies from Diageo’s various Scottish distilleries. Stuart Morrison – the malt master behind the range – was on hand at the event to answer everyone’s questions, and give us an insight into how he created these remarkable bottlings.

Tequila 52

Tequila Bottling Wine Pub 52

Drinkhacker

MAY 12, 2025

We love La Maison & Veilier’s Flag Series of rums — denoted by the flag of the nationality of the distiller that appears on each label — to the point where a Guyana rum in the series was named our top rum of 2023. B+ / $150 LM&V Flag Series Jamaica 2015 Review Single cask #WP15H03. 129 proof.

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Rum Tiki Bottling 83

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 20, 2025

2024 was another embarrassingly great year for rum, perhaps further evidence that we should all be paying closer attention to the category when it comes to ultra-premium spirits. Alas, rums ascendance, while forecast for at least a decade, continues to be coming soon, with the tropical spirit still not getting the respect it deserves.

Rum 105

Rum Brandy Wine Bottling 105

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Since its founding in 1983, SMWS has redefined how whisky is sourced, tasted, and appreciated, offering members exclusive access to rare single-cask, cask-strength bottlings from over 140 distilleries across Scotland and beyond. In August 1983, the first official SMWS bottling was released to members; Cask 1.1 Thompson & Co.

Bottling 98

Bottling Beer Bar Club 98

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.

Alcohol 105

Alcohol Vodka Gin Rum 105

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 18, 2025

Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye This whisky made history in 2015 when it was named World Whisky of the Year by Jim Murray. Bottled at 45% ABV and made with 90% rye, it offers aromas of baking spice, apple pie, and vanilla. At 42% ABV, its complex yet approachable, with the rum finish adding just enough intrigue.

Rum 96

Rum Bottling Wine Whiskey 96

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Each bottle here represents not just exceptional whisky, but a fascinating chapter in Ardbeg’s contemporary history. Bottled at a formidable 57.1% The first batch sold out within hours, leading to subsequent releases in 2010, 2014, and 2015. Bottled at 49.9% The Committee Release (51.7%

Bottling 92

Bottling Wine Rum Bitters 92

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.

Gin 96

Gin Bartender Bartending Highball 96

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 6, 2025

With some so-called “limited releases” stretching into the tens of thousands of bottles, the term has lost much of its weight. The whiskies on this list are, in my view, among the finest ever bottled. We always regret the bottles we dont buy. Sadly, justifying the price of a bottle is no easy feat.

Bottling 87

Bottling Pub Liqueur Rum 87