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The 50 Best Spirits of 2023

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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. So here they are, VinePair’s 50 best spirits of 2023, tasted and ranked. So what made the cut?

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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Caramel Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023

The Whiskey Wash

We review Hard Truth Distilling Caramel Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023, distilled from a mash bill of 51% rye, 38% corn, and 11% caramel malted barley and bottled at 116.6 As Hard Truth has noted, “Chocolate malt is malted barley roasted to a very dark color which brings flavors of espresso and chocolate (like in a porter or stout beer).

Whiskey 105
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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye 2023

The Whiskey Wash

We review Hard Truth Distilling Malted Rye Sweet Mash Rye 2023, distilled from a 100 percent rye mash bill of 54% rye and 46% malted rye. As Hard Truth has noted, “Chocolate malt is malted barley roasted to a very dark color which brings flavors of espresso and chocolate (like in a porter or stout beer).

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Whiskey Review: Hard Truth Distilling Chocolate Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023

The Whiskey Wash

We review Hard Truth Distilling Chocolate Malt Sweet Mash Rye 2023, distilled from a mash bill that includes chocolate malt alongside rye and corn. As Hard Truth has noted, “Chocolate malt is malted barley roasted to a very dark color which brings flavors of espresso and chocolate (like in a porter or stout beer).

Whiskey 105
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We Asked 22 Brewers: What’s the Best New Beer of 2023?

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So, what new brews impressed and refreshed in 2023? Maybe I’m showing my age, but I like to think the pendulum is swinging back this way as indicated by the number of pale, light tasty beers I met in 2023. And this stout in particular was one of my favorites from the Oregon producer. A ray of hope shining through the haze.

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15 Things You Should Know About Guinness

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An estimated 10 million pints of the brand’s signature Irish stout are enjoyed worldwide every single day, which amasses to over 1.8 Given the immense popularity of the famous stout — and the Guinness Storehouse, now one of the most iconic attractions in Dublin — it’s unlikely the legendary St. billion per year. James’s Gate.

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The 7 Best Ryes to Gift This Holiday (2023)

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This spirit perfectly captures the cozy vibes of curling up by the fire with a good book, making the holiday season an ideal time to find a special bottle to gift — or keep for yourself. At an average price of $26, this bottle is a home-bar all-star that can be sipped neat or used in a wide range of cocktails.

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