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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Tequila That’s Earned a Spot at Your Bar? (2025)

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It mixes beautifully in cocktails and gives our customers an option that feels the closest to liquor, even though we’re only licensed to serve beer and wine. Lexi Parker, beverage manager, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “Mosto Tequila Blanco. Michael Rojas, bar manager, Matt & Tony’ s, Alexandria, Va.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

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Currently, Malört can be found in 30 states and bought directly from their website in states that allow for online liquor purchases. Malört’s Makeover Malört’s main purpose at a bar is to be shot and ridiculed shortly thereafter. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon Under $50? (2025)

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Lexi Parker, beverage manager, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “Great Jones Distilling Co.’s Bridget Ramsey, bar manager, Judy & Harry’s , Asbury Park, N.J. I don’t think I’ve ever seen an Evan Williams bottle on a liquor store shelf for more than $39.99, and that’s in multiple states!

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Colin Asare-Appiah Is Reshaping the Bar World

Imbibe Magazine

When a work lead didnt pan out, he slept on the beach for two weeks, before landing a position at Qupi Bar bussing glasses in a club. One day, the owner quizzed him, asking him where a certain bottle of liquor was from. The owner then told him to polish all the bottles behind the bar. Hes been there ever since.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

VinePair

It doesn’t matter if you’re in a fancy craft cocktail spot serving $20 Negroni riffs or a seedy dive bar with sticky floors and the faint smell of urine wafting through the air: Shot glasses are always on hand, waiting to be filled. That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. appeared first on VinePair.

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The Economics of a Martini at 5 Top Bars, Visualized

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But behind the scenes, all these enticing little details stem from something unseen by guests as they sip the drink with pinkies extended: the bar’s cash flow. Musk’s commitment to preserving the bar’s neighborhood vibe keeps him from raising Martini prices to match the city’s fancier venues, even though that does tighten his margins.

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