VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” It’s got body and it doesn’t overstay its welcome.” —Rob At around $15, J.W.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you choose to enjoy Wine, Whiskey, Vodka, or Rum (or all of the above) we’ve got a great holiday cocktail for you! 25 parts Lemon Juice 3 parts Apple Cider Dash of Aromatic Bitters 1 bar spoon of Butter Preparation Warm all the ingredients inside a kettle or a sauce pan. 100-Proof Rye Whiskey 4 oz. Check them out below!

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of spirits, whiskey and brandy have such a rich history and timeless feel, wouldn’t you say? Both cherished for their complex flavors and exceptional craftsmanship, whiskey and brandy hold a special place in the hearts of cocktail lovers worldwide.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Whether this is true is up for debate.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Interviewees could only choose rye whiskeys they’ve personally sampled. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you want a more complete gift, it’s a nice touch to pair these with additional goodies like whiskey glasses for their favorite drinks (Old Fashioneds, anyone?), Photo by Egor Myznik via www.unsplash Infusing Barrels or DIY Infused Liquor This barrel is a really luxurious cocktail gift!

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

The second is “Real Peanut Butter” our peanut butter infused whiskey. Mezcal Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars Ingredients 2 oz of infused mezcal 2 bar spoons of cinnamon syrup 2 dashes of Turkish tobacco bitters Preparation Stir and serve over a large rock with an orange peel. It is important for a drink to be balanced.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found?

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Award winning Blackcurrant flavored whiskey from Von Payne will bring their distinctive gargoyle pourer and rebellious spirit to Canada. Von Payne Spirits, known for their flagship Blackcurrant flavored whiskey and distinctive gargoyle pourer, have just signed a partnership with MJ Liquor Distribution and Distillers Pride.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. Spirits Awards is the friend you call when you’re looking for not just a new rye whiskey, for example, but the best new rye whiskey,” says L.A.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Then, add tequila and whiskey. Rittenhouse Rye is a bold whiskey option. Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity. Quality over quantity is crucial. Simple syrup is a must-have.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I also find that folks who have previously been exclusively “brown liquor” drinkers are apt to find an aged tequila that they enjoy sipping on as much as whiskey. It’s then topped off with Dram’s Lavender & Lemongrass non-alcoholic bitters. What is the focus or specialties of the beverage program at your bar?

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. However, individual state liquor laws apply. Five finalists will then be chosen to compete in a live competition in Kentucky.

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VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

A carefully balanced mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, with a cocktail cherry garnish, it is a timeless masterpiece. The myriad styles, profiles, and countries of origin of sweet vermouth actually make the whiskey selection quite simple by comparison. Beyond that, it’s a case of diving into the details.

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Cocktail Whisperer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Tweet Late Summer Fizz/Photo by Glenn Scott Photography Whiskey is one of my favorite things. Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey. By the way, if you’ve enjoyed a whiskey smash or a mint julep, you’ve had a whiskey cocktail. rye whiskey 1 oz.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Bushmills Irish whiskey ¾ oz. Lemon juice Peychaud’s bitters Instructions Add blue Curaçao to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. 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. Straight up 50/50s are common.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 25, 2024

Following the distillery’s revival, ownership of the distillery passed to Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey producer, Brown-Forman following the acquisition of The Benriach Distillery Company for £285 million in 2016. Finish: Long and enveloping finish with dark manuka honey, herbal bitters and dark chocolate.”

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. 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.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. Since the whiskey boom in the mid-2010s, some states are practically neck deep in craft bourbon. Whiskey Del Bac comes top of mind.)

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That said, most Apple Pie shooters will be made with apple cider and either vodka or whiskey and topped off with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A boilermaker is simply a shot of liquor (usually whiskey) served alongside a pint of beer. Boilermaker The boilermaker isn’t your average shooter.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 24, 2024

Keeps developing with beautiful notes of almond milk, walnut liquor and hints of diesel oil. Lots of resins and propolis, pine needles and dried herbs, bitter oranges, mastic candies and olive oil. Bitter chocolate, strong honey, herbal sweets. A fantastic complexity, one step above the 30 yo – if that’s possible!

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In last week’s newsletter, I wrote about the Improved Whiskey Cocktail , a variation on the Whiskey Cocktail, which was a predecessor to the Old Fashioned. You take a simple cocktail structure — whiskey! It added absinthe and maraschino liqueur to the basic three-ingredient Old Fashioned template.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The brown liquor can evoke the season’s warmth and coziness when paired with the right seasonal modifiers, making for a smooth transition from refreshing, rooftop-worthy cocktails or whatever your “ drink of summer ” ended up being. It’s a Whiskey Sour with a little allspice dram to really bring in those fall flavors. Peters, Mo.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

It could be the bottle of Cognac you bought for baking that you never got around to finishing, the whiskey you only pour for guests, or that Licor 43 you purchased to make a round of Carajillos. At this point, you’ll start picking up more base root notes, and the liqueur will probably taste much more earthy and bitter.”

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 5, 2024

While in New York, the best place to purchase Blue Label is Prime Wine & Liquor for $179.94. If exploring food pairings, the expression pairs perfectly with dark chocolate, with the richness and smokiness of the whisky complemented by the fruity bitterness from the chocolate.

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Indeed, to some extent, the purpose of the Old Fashioned is to dress up inexpensive whiskey, to add a bit of sweetness and bitter-spice to brown liquor that otherwise might not stand out. The Old Fashioned format takes cheap whiskey and — with apologies to George Thorogood — gives it a haircut and a real job.

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PubClub

JULY 9, 2024

Black Russian Making this cocktail is very easy and the only ingredients that you need are vodka and coffee liquor. Pour some vodka and a touch of coffee liquor into a glass filled with ice and stir. This type of cocktail has several other variants with a different alcohol base consisting of tequila, gin or another liquor.

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