Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Earl Grey–Infused Rum Combine a 750 ml bottle of rum with 12 grams of Earl Grey tea in a large container. Let steep for 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on desired strength, then strain and bottle for use. Top with Earl cream, and garnish with a butter cookie. Keeps indefinitely, though the flavor will gradually fade over time.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There are a lot of cocktails on the Miracle menu , and almost all are a one-bottle pickup during service. We batch all the drinks—there’s usually about eight drinks on the Miracle menu—and put them into bottles for service. They’ll grab a sandwich or a piece of pizza at one of the places in our neighborhood that they like.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

From Arctic island distilleries to Irn-Bru bottle samples, Andrew Smiths whisky journey has been anything but conventional. Among his top picks are Thy and Sall in Denmark, Smgen in Sweden, and Kyr in Finland, a distillery LBD Spirits has even bottled from. Ive got a particular passion for the new wave of Nordic distillers, he says.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s a bottled-in-bond rye meaning that it is at least four years aged and bottled at 100 proof. It retails where I live for around $27 a bottle.” I know many of us are used to grabbing any bottle with a green label and hoping for the best, but don’t sleep on Sazerac Rye in its elegant bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

” While these designations appear on countless bottles, their actual meaning remains shrouded in mystery for many drinkers. Each bottle contains spirit from the same cask, typically hand-selected for exceptional quality. Read the full article at The Essential Difference Between Small Batch and Single Barrel Whiskey

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This is not only due to the brand name ‘The Macallan’ emblazoned across the front of each bottle but also because of the extreme rarity of these types of expressions, such as The Macallan Exceptional Casks. However, if you have little experience of the secondary scotch whisky market, the fuss surrounding these bottles can be perplexing.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They approach each bottling year by year and choose a blend that best represents how the whiskey inside the barrel is aging. The result is a rye that is both complex and approachable at around $30 per bottle, which lends itself to any classic cocktail that you can imagine including an amazing Sazerac.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s a subcategory stuffed with tried-and-true labels and buzzy emerging brands, but there are some splendid bottles that fly under the radar — and this collection of underrated gems is thrilling to explore on its own merit. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbon will always have a spot in my well and home. Here’s what they had to say.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Brand-loyal drinkers can shop kits featuring their favorite bottles thanks to Cocktail Courier’s brand partnerships. For Stocking the Home Bar: Crafted Taste Unlike most, Crafted Taste cocktail kits include full-size bottles versus minis. Crafted Taste’s gin kit.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Johnnie Walker Colors For Beginners: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Each Label Johnnie Walker’s famous colored labels have been walking across whisky shelves for over a century, but there’s more to these bottles than just fancy packaging. For many, Blue Label represents their first step into premium spirits territory.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. When I was pregnant with my first, I was very self-conscious about it.

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

As such, customers can expect some juniper notes in any given gin, but the salad of other aromatics at play is going to differ from brand to brand and bottle to bottle. The following infographic serves as a general guide for those looking to restock their back bars and to help them know what to expect when they buy a new bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

Lets find out which bottles are drinkable, mixable, or only tolerable if someone else paid for them. The ones your uncle drinks with Coke, the bottles poured automatically in pubs when someone asks for a whisky, and the blends you probably tried before you knew better. Supermarket labels, minimal branding, suspiciously low prices.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Based in New York City and currently serving as the director of education at the Brooklyn Kura Sake Studies Center , Sullivan eagerly shares his recs for bottles of American-made sake. We are now witnessing a unique American sake style emerge as more and more domestic producers pop up, he says.

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VinePair

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monteiro agrees, saying that while Canal Champagne represents a bigger, more developed version of High Life, the standard bottled version is not too hoppy, its not too malty, its not too watery its like this perfect middle ground. The bottled original, beloved as it may be, isnt sniffing any Untappd Top Rated list.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The original 1970 bottling, in Springbank’s classic pear-shaped bottle, is available for 32,500 at Hedonism Wines in London. The Tale of Two Bottles In 1970, Springbank Distillery bottled one of Scotland’s most remarkable whiskies – a 50-year-old spirit distilled in 1919. proof (37.8%

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The three night stay includes nights in Edinburgh and Speyside as well as a bottle of the Macallan Horizon and will set you back $127,000 (£100,000). Beyond the opulent suite there is The Balmoral’s award-winning whisky bar SCOTCH , which houses the innovative Macallan Horizon bottle that guests of the getaway will own.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

While the pale pink bottles from Provence that originally sparked the ros frenzy remain wildly popular, there are wines from around the world that offer something new and exciting for curious drinkers, from juicy co-ferments to savory, barrel-aged examples. The wine inside the bottle also reflects the classic Provence style.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 21, 2025

All product images cred: Jack Daniel’s Jack Daniels is one of the most iconic spirits brands in the world, and with such a vast range of bottles, its only natural to rank them against each other. Weve focused on the core range, covering as many bottles as we could get our hands on. While Old No. While Old No.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

In this article, Ill be highlighting the best non-Kentucky bourbons that earned top honors, including category champions advancing to the global competition this month. Lets take a closer look at the standout bottles. While the exact age of the whiskey submitted to the competition remains undisclosed, it was bottled at 56.9%

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. In this article, well discuss why your fridge needs a bottle of batched cocktail, the common pitfalls, and how to execute your first cocktail batch. Gather supplies: an empty bottle or mason jar, a funnel, a measuring cup.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Its the risk enthusiasts take when they open a critically acclaimed or tater-approved bottle for the first time. That initial encounter with the juice may leave them cold or indifferent, leaving them to wonder why the bottle garnered so much hype. Roy England, bar manager, Olivero , Wilmington, N.C. 2025) appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Rarities also include Glenfiddich 29-year Grand Yozakura (the only bottle in a Michigan bar). This East-meets-West concept runs through from the bar’s decor to its bar program. Here, discerning imbibers partake of the most extensive Japanese whisky list in the city.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

In recent years, areas within the subregion have become known for crisp, cool-climate bottlings of Garnacha, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pas, and Pinot Noir. Fresh and accessible, its the perfect bottle to bring to a house party or cookout. Serve it with a slight chill and watch it disappear almost immediately. $28,

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 27, 2025

This small batch release delivers 40 parts per million (PPM) of peat and is bottled at 50% ABV without chill-filtration or added coloring. ” Caol Ila Exclusive Single Cask Offering Alongside the Fis le edition, Douglas Laing Chairman Fred Laing has selected a single cask Caol Ila distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2025.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 30, 2025

Heritage Distilling releases limited-edition 122 proof bourbon, supporting the Green Beret Foundation with $20 per bottle donation. The limited-edition bourbon is bottled at a significant 122 proof (61% ABV), commemorating 1961, the year President John F. Credit: Heritage Distilling Co. ” Heritage Distilling Co.

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

Since these wines are often released young (generally one or two years after harvest), most aged expressions have to be purchased from a private cellar or the buyer has to put in the meticulous work of storing it themselves (resisting the temptation to open the bottle for years and years). Look to vintage Champagne.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The most underrated bar tools, according to bartenders Jigger Flashlight Bar spoons Fine-mesh strainer Squeeze bottles Spice grinder Channel knife Sous vide rig Sharpie markers Atomizers Paring knife Vegetable juicer “I believe one of the most underrated bar tools, both at home and even in some professional bars, is the jigger.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

These four standout bottles come from established producers with real provenance. Whether youre collecting, gifting, or exploring something new, these bottles are worth your attention. All of these bottles are now available for purchase on The Whiskey Wash Shop with free U.S.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

It took six full months for a bottle of the Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum from Maison Ferrand to finally hit my desk. But I am happy to report it was worth the wait. The timing couldn’t have been better. New York is finally getting hints of warmer weather, and I’ve been shaking up Mai Tais in anticipation.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

But for those not living in the Crescent City, the new NOLA instant coffee from Blue Bottle is a surprisingly delicious substitute. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman is notably a fan of New Orleans–style coffee. He began selling his own version at San Francisco farmers markets in 2005 as an iced latte alternative.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For those outside of New York City, the newly launched New York Cocktail Company will bring their bottled cocktails inspired by the city’s legendary bars and bartenders to you. With recipes created in collaboration with Dante beverage director Renato Tonelli, the bottled Negronis make for a perfect pour in a snap.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In addition to a crockpot of mulled wine or glgg , set out bottles of freezer martinis , a ready-to-drink signature cocktail, and/or a winter punch. But “don’t make your guests, or you, do the work when it is time to celebrate,” says Bononcini.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2023

These days, when you hear the sound of a cork popping, there’s a good chance a bottle of Prosecco is nearby. million bottles of the bubbly stuff were sold in 2022. With this style, secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle but, rather than being disgorged, the lees remain.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 11, 2025

While premium bottles reach ever-higher prices, the affordable segment has become remarkably competitive, with distilleries enhancing their entry-level offerings rather than simply raising prices. Our roundup focuses on widely available bottles under 45/55/$60 each delivering distinctive character and exceptional value.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

Crisp, sweet, and just boozy enough, these bottles offer a fun, easy-drinking twist without diving too far into syrupy territory. At around $15 to $20 for a 750ml bottle, its also one of the best-value apple whiskeys out there. Read the full article at 7 Best Apple-Flavored Whiskeys to Try in 2025

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

I simply urge you to grab a bottle while you can, sip it neat from your favorite copita, and have your mind blown. To attempt to encapsulate the living universe of aromas and flavors found within the final spirit in a few succinct words would be woefully insufficient.

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