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

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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. Nick Daddona, bartender, Dark Bar at the Boston Harbor Hotel , Boston “A new and exciting addition to our market is Rye & Sons.

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Announcing the 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges—Don’t Miss Out on Early Bird Rates—Enter Now!

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Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Enter you brand today to get liquid to lips of these highly influential bartenders!

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Meet the Mixologist: Jocelyn Jolley

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Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. How did you learn bartending and improve when you were starting out? In the beginning, I sat at the well of every bartender I knew in town, with my notebook, and asked every question. Garnish with an edible flower.

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Denisse Soto’s Latin American Cocktail Program at Chicago’s Cariño

Chilled Magazine

Denisse Soto, a mixologist and mezcal expert from Mexico, is a prominent beverage consultant in Chicago. Additionally, the restaurant offers a collection of agave-based spirits, craft beer, and a portfolio of Latin American wines curated by Jean Banchet Award-nominated sommelier Richie Ribando (Smyth, The Loyalist, Next).

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Beginners? (2024)

VinePair

So, we went to the source –– not all the way to the land of the Scots, but to expert bartenders, bar directors, and mixologists who have come up with some perfect Scotches for beginners to reach for. Colleen Kelly, director of food & beverage/mixologist/sommelier, Bernardus Lodge and Spa , Caramel Valley, Calif.

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

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is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. And although there might be a solid list of house cocktails to choose from, there persist some cocktail classics, wild concoctions, and underrated favorites that bartenders wish their customers would reach for. “What’s good here?”

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2024)

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To help out, we asked 14 bartenders which bottles they like to share with curious whiskey novices. ” —Roisin Garcia, lead bartender, Ocean Prime , NYC “Since I started imbibing, I’ve always been a whiskey girl. Coleman Sisk, bartender, Yacht Club , Denver “When choosing a whiskey for a beginner, I tend to grab bourbon the most.