Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need.

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Brandy Vodka Tequila Bartender 241

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 25, 2024

Hennessy’s Master Blender’s Selection releases have been arriving at haphazard intervals since their 2016 launch. A hint of orange peel, lightly bitter, arrives in time. We reviewed Nos. 2 and 3 , but missed out on No. Now Master Blender’s Selection No.

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Brandy Bitters Wine Bottling 115

VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

“In retrospect, it was a bit of a mistake to try to make beers as bracingly bitter as we possibly could,” says Matt Brynildson, the brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, Calif. A Creative Boom Led to Many IPA Busts Back in 2016, I mistakenly assumed America had reached peak IPA. Hindsight, thy name is 100 IBUs.

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IPA Beer Bitters Alcohol 119

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2016, after Nally had left Wyoming Whiskey, it was time to bottle. However, the use of rye grain was something of a reluctant action on the part of Bourbon Hall of Famer, Steve Nally. According to the press release: “The founders encouraged Nally to reconsider, and he ultimately surrendered to the request.

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Whiskey Tequila Bottling Liquor 98

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This review was originally published in May 2016, and updated in December 2024. Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year-Old tastes like a perfectly made dessert, hitting all the major flavor categories – bitter, sweet, savory, sour. This week we are reviewing a range of bottlings that are part of the Old Rip Van Winkle/Pappy Van Winkle lineup.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2016, after Nally had left Wyoming Whiskey, it was time to bottle. However, the use of rye grain was something of a reluctant action on the part of Bourbon Hall of Famer, Steve Nally. According to the press release: “The founders encouraged Nally to reconsider, and he ultimately surrendered to the request.

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Whiskey Tequila Bottling Liquor 96

Drinkhacker

JUNE 9, 2024

The American Single Malt Whiskey Commission as founded in 2016 with Copperworks Distilling in Seattle as a founding member. Black tea can often bring a bitterness, but Release 049 is not bitter. The efforts of the ASMWC have been highly influential in guiding the TTB. The finish is far from short and the notes linger.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

They also are relatively low in bitterness due to their low alpha acid content. Given their low bitterness and earthy aromas, Old World hops are incredibly pilsner- and lager-friendly, which explains why Saaz is the go-to hop for many Czech pilsners. “They’re more floral with some light citrus notes and some spicier notes.”

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Pilsner IPA Bitters Beer 98

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Following the distillery’s revival, ownership of the distillery passed to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey producer, Brown-Forman following the acquisition of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016. Finish: Long and enveloping finish with dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.”

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Liquor Bitters Bottling Wine 97

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Then it’s kumquats, bitter oranges, mastic, peanut butter, lemon-flavoured toffee, crystallised fruits (all kinds)… Wowie! “ With water: even better, even more complex. According to my research, this bottle has been sold at auction just 28 times, with its first appearance being in August 2016. Gorgeous whisky.

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Bottling Bitters Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

Medium of Mixology

DECEMBER 23, 2020

WAAAAY back in 2016 I created and posted this cocktail, but never gave it the full write up that it deserved so for day 4 of “Cocktailmas” we’re revisiting it. The flavor is a fairly simple one, two punch of rum followed by a complexly warm cinnamon thanks to the mingling of the syrup and bitters. Stir for 5 seconds.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 24, 2024

The new Milam & Greene Cardinal Single Barrel was distilled from a mash bill comprising 84%, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley and dumped into the barrel on March 8th, 2016. Long and lingering, the finish continues the citrus thread with subtle florality and lingering dark chocolate bitterness.” ABV, yielding 130 bottles.

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Whiskey Bottling Bitters 111

Tales of the Cocktail

MARCH 22, 2024

Kaleena Goldsworthy, CAP since 2016, reminisces on her journey since joining the program in 2016. Alexis Belton Tinoco’s, CAP since 2016, call to “never settle” resonates deeply, urging women to challenge the status quo and pursue their dreams fearlessly. Paving the Way 1.5 mezcal (not too smokey) 0.5

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Hospitality Bartender Bartending Bitters 59

VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

1860-1920: Bitter Liqueurs Enter the Market While the original “Spritzes” consisted of wine and soda water, the creation of bitter liqueurs changed everything. In 2016, Campari launched the “It Starts With Aperol Spritz” campaign, which encouraged drinkers to start their nights with the bubbly orange drink.

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Liqueur Bitters Alcohol Bar 103

VinePair

JUNE 4, 2024

By 2016, Americans drank more bottled water than soda, hydrating with Poland Spring and flavored waters like Vitaminwater, Propel, and Hint Water. Kids in the 2010s, who are now coming of legal drinking age, grew up with flavored waters as the norm. The latest trend might not be bubbling up.

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Vodka IPA Alcohol Zero-Proof 111

VinePair

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Copycat is a little more bitter, with a lighter dry hop. In 2016, Denver’s Call to Arms parodied Coors Banquet Beer with Khores Ballroom Beer , which was made with “pure 1000% ice-cold Rocky Mountain spring water.” “We didn’t seek out to make it,” Bagby says, adding the beer’s specs were probably imprinted in his brain.

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Beer IPA Craft Beer Pilsner 111

VinePair

JUNE 9, 2024

If Georgia’s peaches aren’t juicy enough for you, consider upping the ante with Creature Comforts’ fruit-forward yet slightly bitter Tropicália IPA. Since it opened in 2016, The Veil Brewing Company has arguably been putting out some of the best beers in the country, and its flagship IPA Master Shredder is no exception.

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Beer IPA Stout Pilsner 136

VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Since its launch in 2016, White Claw® has continued to push the envelope with its innovative products. Dry vermouth and two dashes of orange bitters balance the vodka’s brighter notes, while a lemon twist adds a touch of elegance. The warming cocktail is served in a coupe or a Martini glass and garnished with an orange twist.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Booker’s Rye (Jim Beam): “It almost pains me to pick a modern “hype” bottle, but damn if this 2016 Jim Beam release wasn’t spectacular and one I continue to think about: a 13-year-old, high-proof dynamo of baking spice and peppery heat. Speaking of hype bottles, Thomas H.

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Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A slight bitter note on the finish adds to the complexity. Average price: $28 Rating: 94 See Review Living Roots ‘Blackwoods’ McLaren Vale Shiraz 2019 Seb from Australia and Colleen from New York founded Living Roots together in 2016. This wine is a call back to the classic Shiraz of the time.

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Wine Bottling Bitters 111

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This resurgence paved the way for the distillery’s eventual sale to Brown-Forman , the producers of Jack Daniel’s , who purchased The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016. Palate: Resolute flavours of fine Oloroso sherry and bitter chocolate sauce, which has been spread liberally over homemade plum pudding.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It opens with violet floral aromas, transitions to sweet baking spice at first sip, before bitterness arrives on the mid-palate. Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye A new, permanent addition to Jack Daniel’s Bonded Series, the first run of this rye was distilled in Spring 2016, and almost all of the batch spent a reported seven years in barrel.

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Gin Tequila Whiskey Rum 130

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

The 16 year old expression was introduced in the 1980s and has since won numerous awards including Gold at the World Whiskies Awards in the category of Islay Single Malt 13 to 20 Years in 2016. bitter oranges… And a powerful smokiness. The Lagavulin 16 Year Old is a very popular expression.

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Liqueur Bottling Bitters Scotch Whiskey 52

Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 5, 2024

I made my first Blood and Sand around 2016 or so, and even then, well into the cocktail boom, it was somewhat difficult to find a bottle of Cherry Heering. But it doesn’t really solve the fundamental problem, which is that the sweet/spice/sour/bitter balance is way, way off. — syrupy Cherry Heering. Who even had a bottle?

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Muddling Bartender Bartending Bottling 64

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The climate — “hot, dry summers and bitter cold winters” — ages the whiskey rapidly before it’s bottled at 90 proof. Kansas Boot Hill Distillery Bourbon Whiskey Despite its location at the heart of America’s bread basket, Kansas isn’t yet known for a breadth of local bourbon offerings.

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Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

Barina Craft

JULY 17, 2023

Some smash recipes also include a dash of orange bitters in the drink. The four English golf clubs in The Open’s modern rotation are Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Royal Saint George’s in Sandwich, Royal Liverpool in Hoylake and Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. Gently muddle the mint and sugar in a double old fashioned glass.

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Club Liqueur Brandy Simple Syrup 52

VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These were just part of a flurry of openings that kicked off in 2016 and continue today, including Cote , Oiji Mi , Kochi , Mari , and Anto. It starts with sweet, salt, and bitter at the same time. Similarly, Hoyoung Kim left Jungsik to open Jua , and more recently launched a slightly more casual concept, Moono.

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Wine Hospitality Beer Liqueur 52

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

For her Albertde Vilarnau Fermentado en Castaño Gran Reserva 2016, Eva Plazas Torné, winemaker at Vilarnau, blends stainless steel–fermented Xarel-lo with the same grape vinified in old-school chestnut barrels. It offers umami intensity. It has a candied pineapple prickliness with a touch of the wood’s potpourri.

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Wine Sommelier Bottling Bitters 278

Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

A bad experience with bitter beers can linger. Established in 2016, Industrial Arts has seen success with Wrench , its flagship hazy IPA, and assorted spinoffs. “You need to find clear and clean ways of letting them know what’s actually in the can and why they might like it.”

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IPA Craft Beer Beer Pilsner 246

VinePair

MARCH 31, 2024

Of the dozen original creations, I opted for a Strawberry Oolong featuring Milky Oolong tea, Prosecco , and two Italian bitters blended and infused with strawberries to account for its lack of Campari-produced products. Every bar I visited had embraced some alternative to the Italian staples.

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

By the time Booker and Dax closed in 2016, I was the head bartender, and I spent the next year at the NoMad learning to make a lot of very good drinks very quickly. Born from his love of bitter lemon soda and as a way to use up spent oranges that had been used for garnishes, the drink is constructed around a soda-style syrup.

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Simple Syrup Infusions Head Bartender Bartender 116

VinePair

AUGUST 4, 2024

As the sister cocktail to Sam Ross’s Left Hand , this cocktail fuses Campari , sweet vermouth , and mole bitters with aged rum — the best spirit to drink on in the sand. Made with cachaça , the spirit of Brazil, along with white sugar and a whole lime, the cocktail also got some extra attention during the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Simple Syrup Rum Gin Liqueur 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Founded in 2016 and on our shelves since the day we opened in 2017, Arkane is doing it right, and we’re looking forward to fawning over their beers for many more years.” It’s got an incredible depth of malt complexity for a low-ABV beer and just enough Czech hop flavor and bitterness to balance it out.

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Beer IPA Bar Craft Beer 142

A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

History of Amaro Amaro vs. Bitters Amaro Flavor Types of Amaris/Amaro Brands: Aperol Averna Campari Cynar Fernet-Branca Lucano Montenegro Nonino Last fall, I slipped into an oil-lamp-lit booth at Midnight Cowboy in Austin, Texas for a one-of-a-kind cocktail in the secret speakeasy. Table of Contents : What is Amaro ?

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Bitters Infusions Liqueur Alcohol 242

Cheers

MARCH 20, 2025

The botanical liqueurs used in spritzes and other aperitivo drinks actually started out as medicine, such as bitters for digestion, she noted. The rosolio category of botanical Italian liqueurs typically a neutral distillate infused with regional citrus, flowers or herbs, then sweetened and diluted was largely forgotten until 2016.

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Mixologist Liqueur Bitters Gin 81

VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

If Negronis aren’t your thing, we still recommend giving this one a try — its subtle bitterness is the perfect option for those who tend to steer clear of red amari. Bursting with red and dark fruit, clove spice, bitter citrus peel, and a bouquet of botanicals, if you blinded us with this cocktail, we’d think it was freshly stirred up.

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Bottling Bitters Vodka Gin 101

VinePair

MARCH 12, 2025

But Kimmich never got hung up on the British tradition of exclusively putting lower-ABV milds, bitters, and whatnot on cask. The current Alchemist opened in 2016. Less carbonation not only softens the mouthfeel but creates less carbonic acid, which softens the IPAs perceived bitterness. Yet, the beer is hardly discussed online.

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