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What goes up must come down, and thats been the case with the brandy and Cognac category. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8 Just one of the leading brands, Sazeracs Paul Masson brandy, posted growth in 2023, and that was a scant 0.3%
Back in 2023 , David was one of the first journalists to visit Bhakta-Griswold, the brand campus-cum-booze camp owned by the notorious spirit innovator Raj Bhakta. While single vintage brandy releases continue apace, the brand is now anchored by a flagship brandy-influenced blend, 1928. And I went to a state school.
There was the Pappy of rum ( Foursquare ), the Pappy of tequila ( Fortaleza, or maybe Tears of Llorona ), the Pappy of Armagnac ( L’Encantada — I think I wrote that article), and even the Pappy of, uh, Scotch ( Port Ellen — whatever). By 2023 there was the $10,000 Eagle Rare 25, tater ad absurdum. There was soon Weller C.Y.P.B.
in 2023, his rationale was partially pragmatic. Theres a section of Espresso Martini variations, but theres also drinks like the Octopus Garden, a Mojito riff featuring rum , cream sherry, and squid ink accompanied by a charred octopus garnish. Finding a craft cocktail spot amid a sea of chains could conveniently scratch this itch.
This innovative whiskey is a blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys finished in Martinique Rum, Madeira, & apricot brandy barrels. The brand debuted in March 2023, with the liquid produced at Green River Distillery, Kentucky. It is bottled at 114.44 Secondly, a beloved Barrell Craft favorite: Seagrass.
He has been portrayed on screen by Gene Wilder in the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” Johnny Depp in 2005’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” and Timothée Chalamet in 2023’s prequel “Wonka.” Credit: The Rum Lab Up north in Canada, Devine Distillery & Winery is the “Willy Wonka of spirits.”
This is a brand that, according to reports, sold nearly 23m nine-litre cases in 2023 – admittedly down on its 2019 peak of over 26m cases, but still a pretty handy number. De Beauregard sees this in Pernod Ricard’s own consumer research. And all of these – including agave – now have their domestic equivalents.
Top shelf rum is becoming easier and easier to find — and harder and harder to pin down into a cohesive top 10 list. Sadly, many of the price tags on these rums are fairly luxe — with bottles nearly 30 years old, single barrels, one-off experiments, or all of the above. 500 [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 3. 99 proof. $75
The latest rum from the Hemingway-inspired Papa’s Pilar Rum brand is another luxe bottling that not only honors the company’s namesake but also another man, surfing legend Greg Noll. Some background: Papa’s Pilar Rum was created alongside the Hemingway family to celebrate Hemingway’s life. Was Hemingway a surfer?
Before opening Cavaña in January 2023, the management team took an in-depth South American research trip to understand the deep-rooted history of various Latin cultures. The expansive and well-curated selection of spirits includes high-end and imported mezcals, tequilas, piscos, gins and rum.
They’re now accompanied by the exceptional Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) complex, an architectural marvel of an amphitheater that has presented live musical performances of every genre, from classical to the first rock concert there by The Doors in 1968, to Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Fest in 2023. of white rum 3/4 oz.
A simple blend of rum, sugar, and arabica coffee, Kahlúa has been produced in Veracruz, Mexico, since 1936 and it’s as iconic as it is delicious. Add a teaspoon of it to a Negroni or a tropical rum drink and see where experimentation takes you, or go classic with a White Russian.
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. That’s why my favorite of 2023 has to be the Silian Rail kolsch by Cantina Cantina out on the North Fork of Long Island.
Here are eight cocktails we like for this year, and here’s a look back at the 2023 July 4th drinks. Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Peach brandy 1 ½ oz.
The Mule was the third best-selling cocktail of 2023 in the United States, trailing only the Margarita and the Martini, according to NielsenQ (NIQ) data compiled from more than 10,000 independent and chain restaurants and bars. billion in 2023, according to ResearchandMarkets. But numbers don’t lie. billion this year, up 7.6
Seagrass , arguably its most successful blend, calls to mind the oceanside with its rye finished in rum, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels. Is there even room for another Barrell SKU atop 2023’s maximally congested shelves? More rum than bourbon, then. Then we have the recently launched Cask Finish Series.
billion in 2023 to $1,155.14 After seeing the RTD market’s massive growth, Rising Star winner Malibu, which like Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced rum-based cocktails in a can in 2021. Rising Star winner Dulce Vida in 2023 launched its tequila-based RTDs in May 2023. billion by 2030.
Its numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 2023 American Whiskey Masters, reflect its popularity. As such, we can assume that the 2023 version is the one that has been awarded here. The 2023 expression of George T. In addition, George T. First launched in 2002, this bourbon is named after George T.
Gentle sweet with ripe raisin notes and just a bit of funk, it’s a beautiful expression of the best of two worlds — burly bourbon whiskey and a soothing, sweet brandy. It’s a 20 year old Canadian rye finished in three casks: Martinique rum, Malmsey Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels — and it’s cask strength.
Crafted by fifth generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana, the rum is made using a proprietary “dark aromatic toasting” technique. After first aging in American oak sherry casks, the rum is dumped and set aside. Next, the barrels are toasted before being refilled with the rum and further aged.
Originally known for distilling German-style fruit brandies and liqueurs, the distillery recently expanded its horizons and began distilling American single malt whiskey. Credit: Dampfwerk Distillery Dampfwerk Distillery , in Minnesota, is switching up the distilling tradition of the US with influence from Germany.
The brand received a Best Whiskey medal in 2023 for its 2013 Bourbon and a 2022 Gold medal for its limited-edition 50-year Armagnac. Best Rum: Ten to One Caribbean White Rum This exceptional rum from Ten To One has won L.A. rum industry. Best in Show Winners — L.A.
Our family was into brandy, rum, stuff like that, [but] I really liked what it imparted.” In 2023, the amount of new amburana-finished whiskeys increased a staggering 215 percent, with at least 28 confirmed releases in the calendar year.
The 2023 William Larue Weller release was aged for 12 years and 6 months before being bottled at 133.6 The William Larue Weller bourbon is multi-award winning, having also been named Master at the American Whiskey Masters in 2023. And, of course, its Double Gold medal at the DISC in 2023. Another Whiskey Thief Distilling Co.
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. For one, like other grape-based brandies, Pisco has a season. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S.
The 2023 London Competitions have once again demonstrated its extraordinary impact on alcohol businesses globally, serving as a catalyst for brand awareness, credibility enhancement, and market expansion. Some participants noted tangible business impacts, including increased sales and growth in market presence.
The citrus juice was added to the rum ration for British soldiers along with a touch of sugar to sweeten it up. Variations on a Maple Whiskey Sour Here are some of my favorite twists on this fall cocktail recipe: Use brandy. Split the bourbon with a quality apple brandy to add apple into the flavor palate of the drink.
As much as any other spirit, it’s safe to say there’s a style of rum for everyone. Then there are flavored or spiced releases, which accounted for over 50 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. After all, there’s a style of rum for everyone. The nose is corny, ever so slightly grassy, and features muted raisin notes, intriguingly.
After the more in-your-face Viva Magenta of 2023 , Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. in Los Angeles is sweet, tropical sipper with rum, condensed milk, vanilla syrup, sweet potato shochu and mamey fruit juice for a peach-colored concoction. Santa Teresa 1796 Solera rum 1 tsp.
By the 1880s, phylloxera had wreaked havoc on wine, brandy , and Cognac production, so Scotch was poised for a boom. During Prohibition, rum-running took off around the southern tip of Florida, and merchant Francis Berry (of Berry Brothers) met with some rum runners to see what the fuss was about. million pounds ($2.7
Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.
The company snapped up Champagne Henriot from Artémis Domaines in 2023. TEVC’s product portfolio includes Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Champagne Castelnau, Champagne Abelé 1757 and Champagne Henriot. GlobalData Strategic Intelligence US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate? Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard.
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.
This concoction dates back to the first cocktail guide ever published, in 1862, which included a recipe for this sherbet-like concoction of lemon juice, orange, juice, white wine, rum, sugar, and egg whites. Dubois, 110 cases of brandy from H. … The ships bartenders made drinks popular at the timeMartinis, Manhattans, Stingers.
For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides. For more solid picks, see our most recent top 10 rums list. Brandy – Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No. Want to get wild?
And here’s a look back at our 2023 Thanksgiving roundup. Print Fall Regatta Course Drinks Keyword cinnamon, Ginger syrup, honey, lemon, Simple syrup, spiced rum, vanilla Ingredients 2 oz. Sailor Jerry spiced rum ½ oz. Apple brandy ¼ oz. created this recipe.
Perhaps best known for highly aged Armagnac , Vermont-based Bhakta Spirits has gradually diversified to bottlings beyond brandy, ranging from rum to rye (often blended with brandy varieties or finished in brandy casks). Contrast that with the 2013 vintage , released in 2023, which came from a 99 percent corn mashbill.)
Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum Much like Planteray’s “Stiggins’ Fancy Pineapple Rum,” Cut & Dry quickly became a mixologists’ favorite after launching in January of this year. Unabashedly coconut-forward, this flavored rum is infused with cut and dried flesh of the fruit (hence the name), and bottled at 40 percent ABV.
Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse. Hedley Wright unfortunately passed away in 2023 and we have no staff still with the company from that era, so I cannot know for certain. Morrissey has yet to make contact with the company.
Today, Bob and Bill finish their whiskeys in barrels that previously held port, sherry, Armagnac, Cognac, rum, and even new virgin oak assembled by Kelvin Cooperage. Upcoming releases include whiskey aged in rare brandy casks that previously held 74-year-old spirit. That was all it took to start the brand. We got ten of them, I think.
Dean Best July 7, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Whisky barrels at the Glenfarclas Distillery, 15 February 2023, Credit: RJN Photography/Shutterstock.com J&G Grant is to resume selling Glenfarclas single malt whisky in the travel retail market.
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