VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

Which bottles are truly delicious? That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. In general, underrated bottles tend to over-perform in their price points, and several of the bottles recommended are easy to find at most liquor stores. It’s the most perfectly versatile bottle I know.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

The Balmoral, one of Edinburgh’s most luxurious hotels, has procured a bottle of The Macallan Horizon, the recent luxury collaboration between The Macallan and Bentley Motors. Then, a visit to the SCOTCH bar, in which The Macallan Horizon is displayed. This luxurious experience truly honours the extraordinary bottle in style.”

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

Ullo owner and drinks creator, Kurtis Bosley Ullo Pizza & Wine 23 The Strand, Dee Why NSW @ullo.pizzawine ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

The primary reason to pick up any bottle of tequila is taste. It may be tempting to plunk down gobs of cash for these offerings, especially since they may turn heads when displayed on a home bar, but they will likely transform into dust magnets if they hold lousy juice. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

The rooftop bar and lounge at the Luma Hotel San Francisco — a BevX winner for Best Innovative Independent Beverage Program — has used that experience to create a beverage program that’s infused with Latin American spirit and vibrancy. The bar boasts natural wines from Chile, Argentina, Spain and California.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “Whenever you’re at a loss for what to drink and just want something light and refreshing, look no further than a white vermouth and soda. .” ” —Hailey Cook, bar manager, Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge , Bend, Ore.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2024

Sometimes the convenience of a one-stop grocery haul for dinner and a bottle of wine can be too hard to pass up. From a Spanish Rioja and a lively Alsatian blend to a Vinho Verde and several dependable sparkling bottles, you’ll find a handy lineup for the next time you end up wine shopping in a grocery store below.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To streamline the process, we tapped wine professionals who have tasted wines from all over the world to fill us in on the wine regions, bottles, producers, and countries that they think are worth spending your hard-earned cash on. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Alberto Orte’s Atlantida Blanco.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

The cocktail renaissance hadn’t happened yet, so the back bar was polluted with the usual suspects of flavored vodkas like Stoli Vanilla and Absolut Kurant along with dusty bottles of Galliano and Tuaca that probably hadn’t been opened in years. Now bar managers are asking, ‘What is your background?’

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Everyone has to start somewhere, and wanting to get more into brown spirits doesn’t have to mean dropping hundreds of dollars on hard-to-find bottles. To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

Mario Firmani, bar manager at an establishment that’s in the 50 Best Bars list, knows a thing or two about the aperitivo. A collective of eight wineries from the Veneto region, the signature La Marca Blue bottles are produced using the Glera grape. While attending college at Rutgers in Newark, he needed to make money.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Their guidance included distinctive yet approachable mezcals for newbies, a few smoke bombs for the adventurous, and plenty of bottles in between that will make your Margarita shine. Suzy Critchlow, bar manager, Pascual , Washington, D.C. They work with smaller mezcaleros to help them bottle and distribute their product.

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VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Teremana Tequila is serving holiday cheer by the bottle while giving back to the hospitality community that shines so brilliantly, now and year-round. Between Irish pubs and high-volume cocktail bars, Million honed his flavors as a barback, squeezing his own custom juices and lemonades, earning him the moniker “The Lemonade Man.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion. Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sometimes, choosing to spend a modest amount on a more affordable bottle after years of passing it by can lead to finding a brand-new favorite. In some cases, they may even prefer these budget-friendly bottles over Pappy’s , Blanton’s , and other high-priced labels that can rouse obsession among taters.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways,” says Leonardo Tedesco, bar manager of Boston’s Somaek and Temple Records. It’s less the base of a cocktail, and instead used with a little more intention.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle. It’s truly a stunner on any wine list when made well.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Abraham Flota, bar manager, Prospect , San Francisco “I think both Mojitos and Espresso Martinis are universally hated by bartenders.” Colm Whelan, general manager, Desert 5 Spot New York , NYC “One drink that should be retired from cocktail menus is the Cosmopolitan. Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass.

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Whatever the reason, they compel the imbiber to reach for a singular bottle to match the moment’s zeitgeist. If you visit their distillery, you can volunteer to help hand-dip the bottles in their iconic wax tops. One of my favorite bottles of bourbon to reach for has consistently been Chattanooga Cask 111.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum. Brian Landry, chef and owner, Jack Rose + QED Hospitality , New Orleans “One of the most notorious and perhaps iconic holiday drinks is eggnog — people either love it or hate it with no in-between.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

Antico, Brisbane, QLD Apollo Inn, Melbourne, VIC Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT Bar Spontana, Melbourne, VIC Centro 86, Sydney, NSW Edward & Ida’s, Perth, WA Goodwater, Melbourne, VIC JAM Record Bar, Sydney, NSW Maggie’s Snacks & Liquor, Melbourne VIC Purple Pit Bar, Melbourne, VIC The Caterpillar Club, Sydney, NSW The Emerald Room, Sydney, NSW Pub (..)

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

25 Bartending Blogs That you should check out in 2022 These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. Jeffrey Morgenthaler Author of ‘The Bar Book,’ Jeffrey Morgenthaler is one of the most influential bartenders/bar managers/owners in the industry.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sangria We say its better safe than sorry when it comes to stocking up on the right amount of wine before Turkey day, so if you happen to have a few too many bottles, consider tossing them into an Autumn Sangria. Who doesn’t love cranberry and almonds together, especially next to a perfectly cooked bird?”

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Nestled at the center of the hotel rests the Palm Court bar and restaurant, an enduring symbol of sophisticated elegance and the crown jewel of the legendary property. For over 150 years, the Plaza has been the gold standard of the luxury hospitality industry. That’s both at the bar and our dining room, and in the hotel.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

Its not just because theyre surrounded by whiskey bottles every time they step behind the stick. Theyre in the hospitality industry, so theyre inherently inclined to choose whiskeys they think will make a fledgling imbiber happy. Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 22, 2025

Now in its eighth year, the London Spirits Competition continues to raise the bar, evaluating entries not just on taste, but on their value for money and packaging appeal, a unique approach designed to highlight the bottles that resonate with todays consumers and trade professionals. Sid Patel, CEO, London Spirits Competition.

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Bar Magazine

APRIL 22, 2025

Now in its eighth edition, the London Spirits Competition continues to raise the bar, evaluating entries not just on taste, but on their value for money and packaging appealan approach designed to highlight the bottles that truly resonate with todays consumers and trade professionals. Sid Patel, CEO, London Spirits Competition.

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VinePair

JANUARY 28, 2025

Given there are so many options to consider, theres bound to be more than a few excellent bottles that fly under the radar. These bottles could be a new label with a tiny marketing budget, an underhyped special release, or even a longstanding product that doesnt get as much love as it should.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

And we also serve my personal favorite, and the secret best deal on the menu, which is the Fiat a shot of Jameson served with a bottle of Moretti Italian lager as a backer. It’s only $8, which is, shhhh, cheaper than we charge for both a shot of Jameson or a bottle of Moretti on their own. No chill, no dress.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Its not necessarily a bad thing there are tons (and tons) of phenomenal bottles worth checking out in each of these categories. The riservas and even the classic bottlings can also age incredibly well, and at their modest price point, offer amazing value. but when you visit Switzerland, make sure you give it a try!

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2025

Park Distillery has played a large role in Banffs beverage boom, with its bottles available across the region. The distillery is part of the Banff Hospitality Collective , a group behind well over a dozen bars and restaurants in the heart of downtown. Banff has long excelled on these fronts. Thats a newer development.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The popular cocktails weve seen on social media tend to lend themselves to brunches and a more all-day mindset, says Daniel King, restaurant and bar manager at Evelyns at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. I think thats why weve seen spritzes rise in popularity they have a lower ABV, so theyre a bit more guilt-free.

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