VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s a subcategory stuffed with tried-and-true labels and buzzy emerging brands, but there are some splendid bottles that fly under the radar — and this collection of underrated gems is thrilling to explore on its own merit. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbon will always have a spot in my well and home. Here’s what they had to say.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 14, 2025

Few of these bottles are made, however, and theyre rarely exported. If a bottle reads Mosel Landwein, for instance, at least 85% of its grapes came from Germanys Mosel region. Bottles labeled Qualittswein and Prdikatswein are made entirely from grapes grown in one of Germanys 13 designated viticultural regions.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this edition of Cocktail Questions : What are you going to do with a bottle of Cynar? Send your pithy, clear question to me at cocktailswithsuderman@gmail.com Subscribe now Hello, I am in possession of a brand new subscription to your newsletter and my first ever bottle of Cynar. A newsletter subscription and a bottle of Cynar?

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In recent years, bottled ready-to-drink cocktails have transformed how we enjoy our favorite beverages. Each bottle comes in 375 mL and pours four servings. They have a beautifully designed gift box that includes all three of their full 375 ml bottled cocktails, a cocktail spoon, and dried citrus garnishes.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

Think youve seen every Jack Daniels bottle out there? From export-only single barrels to maple-finished whiskies and holiday specials, Jack Daniels has a rich history of bottlings that rarely make it to mainstream shelves. It had a bold flavor, elegant silver-accented bottle, and higher ABV than Jack Daniels Old No.7.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Earl Grey–Infused Rum Combine a 750 ml bottle of rum with 12 grams of Earl Grey tea in a large container. Let steep for 15 minutes to 1 hour, depending on desired strength, then strain and bottle for use. Top with Earl cream, and garnish with a butter cookie. Keeps indefinitely, though the flavor will gradually fade over time.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. When I was pregnant with my first, I was very self-conscious about it.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 14, 2025

1 With whiskey prices creeping upward and premium bottles becoming harder to find, or justify, 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the comeback bottom-shelf bourbon. elementor-template id="81160"] But recent blind tastings and a shift in consumer sentiment are shining new light on these overlooked bottles.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The most underrated bar tools, according to bartenders Jigger Flashlight Bar spoons Fine-mesh strainer Squeeze bottles Spice grinder Channel knife Sous vide rig Sharpie markers Atomizers Paring knife Vegetable juicer “I believe one of the most underrated bar tools, both at home and even in some professional bars, is the jigger.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

There are a lot of cocktails on the Miracle menu , and almost all are a one-bottle pickup during service. We batch all the drinks—there’s usually about eight drinks on the Miracle menu—and put them into bottles for service. They’ll grab a sandwich or a piece of pizza at one of the places in our neighborhood that they like.

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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2025

For instance, a 25-square-foot area can accommodate up to 500 wine bottles be creative and dont forget to consider essential features like cooling, lighting and humidity. A wine cellar can fit in nearly any space. Prioritize Comfort Add subtle, romantic lighting to make your bar more cozy.

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VinePair

JANUARY 27, 2025

Monteiro agrees, saying that while Canal Champagne represents a bigger, more developed version of High Life, the standard bottled version is not too hoppy, its not too malty, its not too watery its like this perfect middle ground. The bottled original, beloved as it may be, isnt sniffing any Untappd Top Rated list.

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VinePair

JULY 8, 2025

In the world of bourbon , plenty of hype surrounds rare, highly allocated, and expensive bottles. After all, it’s fun to brag about the bottle of Pappy 23 you snagged at a charity auction or that you landed the long-elusive final bottle needed to complete your Blanton’s horse topper collection. This is understandable.

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VinePair

JULY 3, 2025

It’s a relatively straightforward process, with guests receiving a curated experience — and the restaurant might even move bottles that have been collecting dust. More often than not, the chef at a restaurant designs a tasting menu and then the sommelier puts together a list of wines that complement each dish.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2025

” While these designations appear on countless bottles, their actual meaning remains shrouded in mystery for many drinkers. Each bottle contains spirit from the same cask, typically hand-selected for exceptional quality. The distinction isn’t merely academic it fundamentally shapes what ends up in your glass.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Thats largely due to the thousands of Willett Family Estate single barrel releases over the last two decades, each packaged in handsome, Cognac-style bottles with cryptic labeling virtually impossible to parse for newbies. Theres even an iPhone app to help collectors track all the esoteric bottlings over the years. Exceeding the Hype?

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 15, 2025

Simply head to havana-club.com/en/havana-club-cocktail-maestros and submit your recipe, together with two photographs, one of your cocktail with the Havan Club bottle and one of your team, serve and Havana Club bottle before by the required date in your region (see havana-club.com/en/hccm2-applications ) for specific dates.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 3, 2025

1 So I was surprised to discover that Costco’s house brand bottled Old Fashioned is kind of, sort of, almost maybe, an exception. The Kirkland Signature Old Fashioned, on the other hand, runs $18– for the entire bottle. And the bottle is a full liter, or about 33.8 You have to get out the bottles and the tools.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This is not only due to the brand name ‘The Macallan’ emblazoned across the front of each bottle but also because of the extreme rarity of these types of expressions, such as The Macallan Exceptional Casks. However, if you have little experience of the secondary scotch whisky market, the fuss surrounding these bottles can be perplexing.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. In this article, well discuss why your fridge needs a bottle of batched cocktail, the common pitfalls, and how to execute your first cocktail batch. Gather supplies: an empty bottle or mason jar, a funnel, a measuring cup.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Ten-Fun by Andres Labourdette - @Liquorsmith_ Ingredients 1 bottle Ten To One Rum 1 stick of Cream Cheese 1 c. Bottle and enjoy over a large ice cube! Additional Notes *Chilled: Transfer the mixture to a glass bottle or pitcher. Lime Juice 1 c. Strain through cheesecloth or nut milk bag until you have a clear cocktail.

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

“The recipe takes just 30 minutes to make, making it an easy, bartender-friendly addition to any holiday menu. We’re confident it’s going to be a big hit this season.”

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2025

Baijiu, a spirit less familiar to Americans , is distilled from sorghum and typically bottled around 55 percent ABV. It’s for this exact reason that Chinese drinkers — especially those in Sichuan province — pair traditional cuisine with baijiu.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

As Augusta waits for in-house whiskey to come of age, the distillery continues to bottle Old Route 8 and Buckner’s, sourced from various origins. Like previous releases, both offerings are single barrel bottlings. Buckner’s Bourbon 13 Years Old caught Kentucky lightning in a bottle, but can lightning strike twice?

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

Since these wines are often released young (generally one or two years after harvest), most aged expressions have to be purchased from a private cellar or the buyer has to put in the meticulous work of storing it themselves (resisting the temptation to open the bottle for years and years). Look to vintage Champagne.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

oz tepache Preparation Etched rocks } Baller Ice } chili threads *Japanese dasher bottle. Photo by Andrew Thomas Lee Liqueur , Mezcal , Tequila Viva Maria by Le Loup Nashville Ingredients 6 JD* chili tincture 2 JD Peychauds Bitters.25 25 oz Pina Gomme Syrup.5 5 oz lime juice.5

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Wild Turkey uses heavily charred barrels for aging their bourbons and bottles their flagship bourbon at a punchy 101 proof. Kevin Nguyen, bar lead, Camlia , Los Angeles “For a Hot Toddy, you want something inexpensive but that will also shine through even when heat, acid, and honey are added. Lets go with Wild Turkey 101.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 12, 2025

Revealed at the show, the big sell was a bonded Kentucky bourbon bottled at the age of 8 years old. We tasted it and enjoyed sampling it at the show, but it wasn’t until a few months later that we really sat down with the bottle and put it through the wringer. proof level). 100 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 22, 2025

From Arctic island distilleries to Irn-Bru bottle samples, Andrew Smiths whisky journey has been anything but conventional. Among his top picks are Thy and Sall in Denmark, Smgen in Sweden, and Kyr in Finland, a distillery LBD Spirits has even bottled from. Ive got a particular passion for the new wave of Nordic distillers, he says.

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VinePair

MAY 27, 2025

But in recent years, drinkers have grown fond of bottlings that inch into higher-octane territory, and spirits brands are heeding the call. Even though spirits tend to come off of their respective stills at a much higher strength, distillers will proof them down to achieve a consistent flavor profile between batches and stretch their stocks.

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VinePair

JULY 15, 2025

A big part of the category’s growth is arguably tied to the seemingly endless parade of new tequilas hitting back bars or retail shelves every month, and each bottle could potentially be a new favorite. And tequila is certainly a spirit that rewards the curious drinker.

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PUNCH

JULY 15, 2025

It started in Hong Kong and is in Asia and Australia … but the laws are tough around liquor and refilling bottles in the United States. This company is the world’s first low-carbon, low-waste wine and spirits distribution system. But a lot of those laws are outdated and silly, and this initiative is a no-brainer. Rodriguez

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 9, 2025

They are layered—bitter, sweet, herbal, citrusy, spicy—all in one bottle, so bartenders can add a ton of flavor to their concoctions. As the image on the bottle suggests, the main ingredient is artichoke leaves. It’s often sipped neat, on the rocks, or mixed into cocktails. Below, you’ll find our favorite Amari to drink right now.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 30, 2025

Cover and let sit overnight at room temperature, then strain infused vodka and bottle for use within 24 hours. Fantasy Is a Necessary Ingredient Dill-infused vodka is the backbone of this herbaceous dirty Martini riff. dill-infused vodka 1/4 oz. dry vermouth 1/4 oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

I went along to one of those tastings and ended up buying a couple of bottles. It included an image of the distillery and the whole bottle rather than just the label. When I came to Colorado to research the independent bottling business, I visited thirty distilleries, his was one of those.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The drink provides Joly enough justification to put a bottle of Malort in Riff Raff’s well. “It At Riff Raff Club, Joly created the Bukowski Cocktail, a shaken drink consisting of Malört, Drambuie, basil, honey, lemon, and “a dash of angst.” It has the same kind of qualities like gentian liqueurs have.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 29, 2025

Restaurants may carry non-alcoholic wines, but often reserve them for mocktailsor, if offered by the glass or bottle, exclude them from the main wine list and instead relegate them to a separate non-alcoholic section.

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