Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This year’s competition received more than 1,600 entries worldwide with 524 entrants making it to the early rounds, before Engel won top honors with her A Day in Life cocktail combining Licor 43 Original, Bokma Oude Friesche Genever, Hörner Pinot Noir Rosé 2021, and coffee. Julia Engel of Kœr bar. brewed coffee, cooled 3/4 oz.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. Want more selections? Check out our holiday shopping guide. You can also search multiple stores at wine-searcher to find the best prices on all these products and more.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

It’s grown into an international consumer favorite, proven by our 2021 consumer retail growth rate of 1,976%, when we sold over 1M cases in just our third year on the market. What inspired your whiskey? It all began with formulating a creative shot in a Yeng family-owned bar in San Diego.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All hail from the 2021 vintage. 2021 Opolo Grand Rouge Red Blend Paso Robles – A blend of counoise, syrah, and grenache that punches well above its price band, this wine offers a sweet, fruit-forward attack that pops with strawberry, milk chocolate, and vanilla, offering a very lengthy journey into its berry-driven finish.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 8, 2024

NV Domaine Nicolas Brunet Sparkling Vouvray – Clean and toasty and very, very dry, with dominant notes of dried flowers and bitter melon. B+ / $32 2021 Domaine Vincent Careme Sparking Vouvray Plaisir Ancestral – Aromatically reminscent of Champagne, with a dry and yeasty nose. Solid value for what’s in the bottle.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 22, 2025

A / $38 2021 Anaba Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Roberts Road Vineyard – A lush pinot noir from the Petaluma Gap, here we find a bold attack of tart cherries followed by a punch of bitter rhubarb, then a hint of mint and a note of baking spice.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Judging by the bitter pills currently dispensed by my daily email inbox, there’s obviously blood in the streets, and the old contrarian investment strategy dictates that now’s the time to buy. It’s risky,” Moss says, “but I do believe they are in for a long play. … So maybe risky like stock trading, not risky like sports gambling.”

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 29, 2024

We aren’t ones to shy away from additional wines from Merry Edwards, with this wintertime release spanning more 2021 pinot noirs, two whites, and the first sparkling wine we’ve tasted from the winery — this one bottled in honor of the upcoming eclipse. Surprisingly straightforward but perfectly drinkable.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Beautifully bright, curiously clear, and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet, Luxardo’s Bianco Negroni is built for summertime. Named after the cities where this two-ingredient cocktail originated, the Milano-Torino is made from half Italian sweet vermouth and half bitters. Look no further than your cocktail glass.

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Cheers

MARCH 7, 2024

This whiskey sour recipe has all the right proportions of bright, bracing lemon oleo and rhubarb bitters; warming Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey; sweet Averna Amaro and fluffy whipped egg white to deliver a refreshing cocktail with a rich, smoother texture. Averna 6 dashes Rhubarb bitters ½ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

We provide a generous annual contribution, and since our partnership started in 2021, we have donated just shy of $100,000 to this organization and look forward to continuing this relationship.

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Cheers

APRIL 17, 2024

For example, guests at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort can enjoy the low-ABV Coronado Cobbler, made with Amontillado sherry, lemon juice, agave, Liquid Alchemist peach syrup, dash of Angostura bitters and a mint sprig. launched its Zero Proof, Zero Judgment beverage program in 2021. More hotel chains now offer no-/low-alcohol beverages.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

During the past year, the Cognac category has stabilized and returned to pre-pandemic consumption levels before the spikes of 2020 and 2021, says Jennifer Pisciotta, global vice president of marketing at DUss. Its rich fruit notes, smooth warmth and hints of oak and spice add depth and sophistication to every sip.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Average price: $30 Rating: 90 See Review Markham Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot 2021 Markham has been making Merlot since 1980. The palate is delicate with a lithe tannic edge and good acidity balancing the fruit with a nice bitter touch on the finish. The nose is subtle, but balanced with some brambly blackberry and pepper notes.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unapologetically LA After its inaugural launch in 2021, Optimist’s four original spirits profiles draw inspiration from the varied landscapes of Los Angeles and its environs – salt-sprayed coastlines, verdant canyons and arid deserts – and the diverse cultures that make the city unique, according to the company website.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

That’s why in July 2021, I spearheaded an unprecedented project: sending a barrel of our award-winning Fireside Bourbon to the edge of space. In July of 2021, we were able to bring our brand full circle when we got to send a barrel of Fireside Bourbon to the edge of space.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

See Review Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Western Australia is a fantastic lens through which to explore Cabernet Sauvignon and Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River is a run-don’t-walk kind of purchase. Priced at $20, it’s a great option for at-home, weeknight drinking with your favorite show. Bottled at just 13.5 Januik’s 14.4

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In January, brewery president and cofounder Dave Thibodeau hit the slopes with a Ska snowboard that outlived its advertised beer: Moral Panic, a bone-dry brut IPA that debuted in 2018 and disappeared in late 2021. Who wants a bitter black IPA during summer? There’s no wonder they didn’t hold on as a long-term trend.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Price: $25 / 4-pack 12 oz cans or 750 mL bottle Figlia Founder Lily Geiger launched Figlia in 2021 in response to her father’s battle with alcoholism.

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Launched into UK’s premium grocer Waitrose by cocktail enthusiasts and Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees Rob Wallis and Samuel Hunt in 2021, MOTH instantly changed the game for RTD cocktails with a stylish, contemporary approach that appealed to a vast range of consumers.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 22, 2024

Noll passed away in 2021, but his legacy lives large, carried on by his son Jed Noll in San Clemente, California, at Noll Surfboards. “My Intriguingly, a small amount of the rum is also finished in apricot and orange bitters casks. The complex blend shows as surprisingly pale jn the glass, but the nose belies its depth of character.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 10, 2024

B / $57 2021 Jump Mountain Vineyard Livia Italian-Style Red Blend – This Shenandoah Valley winery explicitly makes wines in an Italian style, with this appropriately-named blend a mix of 60% refosco, 20% cabernet franc, 15% lagrein, and 5% sagrantino. Gummy and acidic on the finish. I’m still trying to process things.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Strawberry Lemonade Spindrift’s collection of lemonades launched in 2021, bringing a handful of new fan favorites into the fold. With a gorgeous purple tint, the sparkling water perfectly toes the line between sweet and bitter. That said, the acidity is slightly overwhelming, which damps its crushability factor.

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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. The current auction record sits at £3,401 , achieved at Whisky Auctioneer in October 2021. Gorgeous whisky. Finish: we haven’t gotten all day, have we?

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

It offers notes of both juicy, acidic grapefruit juice as well as bitter grapefruit pith and a chalky minerality. Agricola Caprera ‘Sotto il Ceraso’ Cerasuolo dAbruzzo 2021 Theres ros and then theres Cerasuolo dAbruzzo. Average price: $24 Rating: 92 See Review 11. Pali Wine Co. Ros of Pinot Noir ‘P.C.H.’

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 6, 2025

In 2021, they even co-founded the U.S. Produced from a base of grain neutral spirit with vapor-infused juniper, coriander, cardamom, angelica root, licorice root, and bitter orange and cold vacuum-distilled cucumber, lemon, honeysuckle flower, and orange. Despite having the most extensive ginbill, the aroma is surprisingly subdued.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

Like many wines from the region, this dry Riesling offers incredible value, serving delicate notes of lime, lemon, and green apples on the nose, and a full spectrum of citrus flavors from tart and bitter grapefruit juice to round and fatty lemon oil on the palate. Acidity dominates each sip, but without being too austere.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Average price: $14 Rating: 92 See Review 3 Rings Shiraz 2021 Here’s another balanced and affordable example of Shiraz from South Australia’s Barossa Valley. A slight bitter note on the finish adds to the complexity. It has wild berries and slight hints of earthy pepper on the nose. The finish is easy and a little smoky.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, that proof point is actually relatively low in comparison to Jack Daniels Coy Hill releases from 2021 and 2022. Sip this one neat to enjoy its full potential, or mix it with some sweet vermouth and bitters for the Manhattan of a lifetime. A touch of menthol comes through on the finish, tempering the proofs heat.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

The numbers don’t lie — since 2021, the demand for Spritz cocktails has continually increased. The Best Lemon Spritz Is One Made With Le Moné For those who crave the liveliness of a traditional Spritz without any syrupy bitterness, the Le Moné Spritz is a lighter, livelier apéritif. according to a report by CGA by NIQ.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 13, 2024

In celebration of the event, set to be hosted by American actress, Ariana DeBose ( Hamilton (2020), and West Side Story (2021)), the two companies will present curated cocktails at a Baccarat x Basil Hayden VIP speakeasy. Basil Hayden will be the official bourbon of the awards.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

And the cantaloupe beautifully used all five taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. The tenderloin melted in our mouths as it was prepared perfectly, the potatoes were a nice cheesy addition, and both paired wonderfully with the 2021 Cabernet Franc Magdalena which was a stepping stone for the meal.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

of Elijah Craig, a quarter of an ounce of simple syrup and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. In 2021, the Southern Smoke Foundation distributed over $3 million to food and beverage workers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to provide safety nets to service industry workers in need to this day.

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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. The word “Spritz” comes from the German word “spritzen,” which translates to “splash” in English.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 9, 2024

In 2021, Copperworks earned the designation of Craft Malt Certified. Black tea can often bring a bitterness, but Release 049 is not bitter. Rather than mashing in-house, Copperworks partners with five regional breweries to produce their beer. Matching the lavender on the nose, the palate also displays a floral note.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Mingle : This sparkling mocktail is very light and refreshing; it doesn’t have a bitter bite that tries to replicate alcohol, but it’s delicious (I love the blackberry hibiscus bellini) and would even make a great mixer if you felt compelled to mix it with liquor or a non-alcoholic spirit.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unapologetically LA After its inaugural launch in 2021, Optimist’s four original spirits profiles draw inspiration from the varied landscapes of Los Angeles and its environs – salt-sprayed coastlines, verdant canyons and arid deserts – and the diverse cultures that make the city unique, according to the company website.

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