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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

VinePair

Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. We’re fortunate to have Oaklore Distilling Co.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Hot Toddies?

VinePair

Beyond its warming properties, this combination of hot water or tea, lemon, honey or sugar, and whiskey has a long history of use as a cure for the all-too-common winter cold. It makes sense all the cocktails ingredients, even whiskey at one point, have been used as home remedies to treat the unpleasant symptoms of a cold.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?

VinePair

It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. When it comes to choosing a flavorful yet affordable rye, it’s no surprise that bartenders have some strong opinions. If anyone knows which ryes deliver the best bang for your buck, it’s going to be a bartender. Here’s what they had to say. I love it in a Vieux Carré.

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

VinePair

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail? (2025)

VinePair

Bartenders who enjoy bourbon and bourbon drinks more than likely feel the same way you do. We asked 11 bartenders and bar pros to find out. A bartender worth their salt will make you the best version of the cocktail they can despite their opinions. Thats called service, and its what a quality bartender does. Whiskey Sour.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey? (2025)

VinePair

The whiskey world is like that. Whether youre talking about bourbon , Irish whiskey , or single malt Scotch , you can probably name a bottle that makes you utter meh, even though the public loves it or the taters doggedly chase it down. Plenty of bartenders and bar professionals have at least one whiskey they feel is overrated.

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Celebrate Dad with These Father’s Day Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Whiskey Summer Bourbon Breeze Ingredients 2 oz. Whiskey Wyoming Sunset Iced Tea Ingredients 2 oz. Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask ¾ oz. Additional Notes Wyoming Whiskey Double Cask: a sherry cask-finished bourbon with exceptionally smooth notes of vanilla, candied orange peel and warm spices. Wyoming Whiskey Small Batch ¾ oz.