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APRIL 7, 2025

Tony Goodman, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo. Matt Hayes, general manager, Lotties Pub , Chicago There is a lack of new innovation in the category. I want to see interesting mash bills put in sustainable barrels, trying out different woods, or using old wine barrels. Give me a Woodford Reserve instead.

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MARCH 18, 2025

Lance Bowman, bar manager, UMMO , Chicago There is no other vodka I could be more excited to mention than Good Vodka. Alex Serena, bar manager, Telefric Barcelona , Los Angeles Chopin Rye Vodka is my go-to for cocktails above and beyond your run-of-the-mill Vodka Soda drinks.

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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. It never fails.”

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Justin LeClair, owner and bartender, NightBloom , New Orleans “ Angel’s Envy Cask Strength is a rare, small-batch bourbon finished in port wine barrels, with each yearly release offering a unique proof and flavor profile. The 2022 release, at 119.8

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APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Victoria Goodwin, lead bartender, Blue Sunday , Bensalem, Pa. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. ” —Thi Nguyen, bar director, Moon Rabbit , Washington, D.C. Bourbon 102 Proof.

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MARCH 19, 2024

” —Mike Ross, lead bartender, Gravitas , Washington, D.C. ” —Adam Montgomerie, bar manager, Hawksmoor , NYC “The Famous Grouse, a blended Scotch from Perth, Scotland. ” —Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , St. It is a symbol of his work and a handoff to the next generation.”

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JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. Stevie Ruiz, lead bartender, Birch , Milwaukee “ Casa Obsidiana Tequila is absolutely fascinating and has earned a spot at Bar Sprezzatura. Principe de los Apostoles Mate Gin.

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