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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

—Melissa Romanos, general manager and beverage director, Atlántico , Boston “A few that come to mind immediately are Old Grand Dad 114 Bourbon, Old Forester 100 Rye, Redbreast 12 Year, and Glenfarclas 12 Year. They’re all quality whisk(e)ys that haven’t needed a heavy marketing presence to stay on back bars. Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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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. Bartenders are familiar with this concept. s Cyrus Noble bourbon is [made from] a traditional mash bill, aged five to six years, and bottled at 45 percent ABV.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. ” —Liz Kelley, lead bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’d never been a fan of Cognac until one of my trusted liquor reps insisted I try Cognac Frapin 1270. Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Even at independent bottle shops, you’re likely to see bottles in the 10- to 25-year range soaring into the triple-digits locked inside glass cabinets. You’ll encounter plenty of delicious, cost-effective bottles from well-respected makers that land comfortably in the 10- to 12-year pocket. But don’t worry — we have you covered.

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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. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. It’s kind of my platonic ideal of a bourbon.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

It’s the rare home bar cart that has extra space for a constant influx of new bottles, though. That’s why we asked bartenders from across the country to share the new Scotch whiskies — some new to the industry, and some new to them — that have earned a coveted spot on their bars. Anselm , Washington, D.C. Paul, Minn.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

However, choosing a bottle to complement your next nightcap while also being kind to your wallet can prove to be a complicated task. Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Dornoch Distillery Redacted Bros.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. With each new bottle that emerges, the question must be asked: “Why should I buy it?” the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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VinePair

MARCH 24, 2025

Every visit to your local bottle shop comes with the possibility of discovering something new to add to your home back bar. Bar professionals ask this same question whenever a brand rep swings by their space and introduces them to a bevy of new bottles to populate their back bar. Louis New Riff Single Barrel.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

Its not just because theyre surrounded by whiskey bottles every time they step behind the stick. As such, their words hold weight, whether theyre selecting a specific bottle or a style within the broader whiskey category. Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2025

Sam Kiley, general manager, Dovetail Bar , New Orleans Coming in right at the $30 mark, my favorite budget-friendly rum for a Daiquiri is Hampden Estate Rum Fire. Now, this is not the bottle Im pulling for someones first Daiquiri. Christian Favier, bar manager, Seahorse , Charleston, S.C.

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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.

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