Imbibe Magazine

MAY 27, 2025

El Capitn Made with pisco, equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouths, and bitters, this cocktail most closely resembles a perfect Pisco Manhattan. Old Pal The Crunkleton in North Carolina updates the classic Old Pal cocktail to appease the modern palate by dialing up the whiskey.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In recent years, long-defunct whiskey brands have gotten a new lease on life , legacy producers have debuted celebrated one-offs and new permanent line extensions , and Scotch makers have upped their cask-aging ante to unprecedented heights.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.”

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

[ Editor’s Note : This article has been updated from a 2014 version, originally written by our co-founder, Chris Tunstall; I’ve updated and rewritten it with more detailed information.] Whiskey has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon!

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

The Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail, According to Bartenders Old Fashioned Whiskey Sour Mint Julep Whiskey Ginger Old Fashioned as an Introduction to Bourbon Cocktails Bourbon Old Fashioned Ward 8 Brown Derby Overly Complex Old Fashioneds The most overrated bourbon cocktail is arguably the Old Fashioned. Whiskey Sour.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” At around $15, J.W. The versatility of the spirit is incredible for the price point.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Fort Point Punch Perfect for the whiskey-loving crowd, this sparkling punch recipe from Drink in Boston has holiday party written all over it. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters make this an easy holiday go-to. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The boldly flavored build of blended Scotch whisky, ginger, honey, lemon, and a float of peaty scotch was itself a riff on another Milk & Honey cocktail, the Gold Rush (basically a Whiskey Sour with honey). rye whiskey 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. Here are three of our current favorites.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of spirits, whiskey and brandy have such a rich history and timeless feel, wouldn’t you say? Both cherished for their complex flavors and exceptional craftsmanship, whiskey and brandy hold a special place in the hearts of cocktail lovers worldwide.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ananda Spritz An elegant sparkler that balances tropical fruit with whiskey. Bollicine This recipe combines two types of Italian amari with sparkling wine and bitters. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world. Urth explaines the unconventional process: “When we were first approached with the proposal to make the bitter, our first thought was to shoot something ourselves, but as none of us had a license, we allied ourselves with a guy who had.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

The blend of Tequila Ocho Reposado with several citrus juices and a hint of the Italian bitter liqueur Aperol gives off serious brunch spritz vibes. Dash bitters over the drink and garnish. Braised Oxtail Over Polenta With a Caf Old Fashioned Like fine whiskey, an aged tequila pairs beautifully with grilled or braised red meat.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness. Great with a splash of soda, the noir could also brighten up a Manhattan (especially if you go 50:50 with a robust rye whiskey ). This vermouth is bold enough to stand up to any whiskey in a Manhattan or Rob Roy.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Complementary botanicals including rosemary, bay leaf, thyme, marshmallow, gentian, and horehound (a flowering plant in the mint family) bring some bitterness and herbal complexity, while New York state honey and maple syrup add a balancing sweetness. I paired it with a spicy rye whiskey for a delightfully complex Manhattan riff.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2025

The rest of the ingredients were filtered water, cane sugar, citric acid, natural orange bitters flavor, stevia leaf extract, and beta carotene, the pigment that makes carrots orange. Let’s keep it restricted to wedding reception Whiskey Sours and dorm room mixology. For a modern bar, sweet & sour mix doesn’t cut it. Ranking: 6.5/10

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting. 2 This rich cocktail combines rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal, making for a perfect nightcap. Classic Negroni A cocktail so iconic that it inspired us to create a week-long global celebration.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 21, 2024

Rye can be a rather sticky subject for a lot of us, but what is the best rye whiskey for beginners? When trying a particular type of whiskey for the first time, you should choose something that introduces you to the flavor without scaring you away with too much intensity. But is it a good rye whiskey for beginners?

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 31, 2024

Bushmills Irish Whiskey is encouraging its fans to enjoy a Bushmills summer cocktail to see out the season. The cocktail contains Bushmills 10 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey. This award-winning expression has been praised for its use in a whiskey highball. The Bushmills Whiskey Sour Not a sweet cocktail fan? Not to worry.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. coconut water 1/4 oz. Chill the bag in an ice bath.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

How is it that a whiskey amasses cultish appeal? Nevertheless, it’s a liquid universally beloved by bartenders and feverishly embraced by a wide swath of American whiskey aficionados. The bottled-in-bond corn whiskey even enjoys its own subreddit , a distinction no other Heaven Hill brand currently enjoys.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 8, 2024

However, you can put your own personal spin on your Manhattan cocktail just by changing the rye whiskey used in the recipe. Find the perfect 6 rye whiskeys to get you started, here. Or as many dashes of bitters as you want Maraschino cherry to garnish. Sometimes, the classic method is a classic for a reason. Ragtime Rye, 45.2%

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 20, 2025

Does more time in the barrel always lead to a better whiskey? Heat, wood, and time interact to give the whiskey its color, sweetness, and complexity. Some barrels mature faster than others, and some whiskey reaches its peak far sooner than you might expect. But is it true? Legally, bourbon has no minimum aging requirement.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Whether this is true is up for debate.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

The American Whiskey section in most retailers will now have dedicated space for American Single Malts, and the designation brings recognition for producers and distillers at the top of their craft. Featuring Texas 1, pecan syrup, and aromatic bitters, this spirit-forward cocktail is garnished with Texass state nut and an orange wheel.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried-and-true distillation techniques. Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We even introduced some new drinks like the Harlem Renaissance [whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Cynar, chocolate liqueur, bitters] to help bring in the new vibe. We have had more DJs, and it has also allowed us to give the community a space to rent out for small private events. Any plans coming down the pipeline?

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Interviewees could only choose rye whiskeys they’ve personally sampled. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

When it comes to a timeless American whiskey cocktail like the Old Fashioned, the iconic brand Elijah Craig is a perfect choice. Contestants were tasked with creating unique twists on the Old Fashioned recipe using Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey as the cocktails base.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are thousands of whiskeys out in the world. Not all of them appeal to every whiskey drinker, regardless of how popular they are or how ubiquitous they may be on back bars, and this is fine, of course. Whiskey is subjective. This doesn’t make the whiskey bad. Also, any whiskey with peat is just not good to me.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

American whiskey is in a weird place. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Does all this spell trouble for American whiskey? The whiskey industry is subject to fluctuations in spending, like anything else. whiskey industry? “I

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 18, 2024

I was prepared to not like this whiskey. Pappy Van Winkle 20-Year-Old tastes like a perfectly made dessert, hitting all the major flavor categories – bitter, sweet, savory, sour. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old

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VinePair

JUNE 26, 2025

That breadth of recipes gives Four Roses many levers to pull in crafting flavors across its whiskeys, from the standard 80-proof bourbon to rare and coveted limited-edition releases. By the late 1950s, the company transitioned Four Roses straight bourbon whiskey to an export-only product. O: Considered the “rich fruit” strain.

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Moreover, the liqueur is produced not just with the fruit of the cherry itself, but its leaves, stems, and pits, which imbue the liqueur with complex bitter and botanical notes. As a riff on the NYC-named classic, the Brooklyn has rye whiskey and vermouth , though the recipe calls for dry vermouth in place of the Manhattans sweet.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 13, 2024

With a range of Single Barrel whiskey bottlings to choose from, if you’ve ever wondered about different ways to enjoy these premium expressions Jack Daniel’s has you covered – with the brand’s recipe page suggesting a Single Barrel twist to a number of classic cocktails. Add all ingredients and stir for 10 seconds. Add garnish of your choice.

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