PUNCH

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A terroir-driven Scotch, an under-the-radar rye, Iran's "forbidden spirit" and more.

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PUNCH

MAY 9, 2024

Less than a decade ago, it was routine to find great wines under $40 at top New York City restaurants. What happens when even entry-level wines feel like luxury items?

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Enter our black pour spouts , which are the perfect touch to top off your bottles. They’re dishwasher safe for easy cleaning, durable, and fit most standard-sized bottles, so you can elevate your whole kitchen or cocktail experience, not just liquor bottles. No more messy spills or over-pours—just the right amount, every time.

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PUNCH

MARCH 28, 2025

To say goodbye to Leyenda, which closes today, owner Ivy Mix got behind the bar one last time. Heres a look at her final shift, by the numbers.

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Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

*Black Sesame Infused Knob Creek Bourbon Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle overproof Knob Creek Bourbon 25g roasted salted black sesame seeds Preparation Using a spice grinder, roughly grind the sesame seeds. Strain through a coffee filter and return strained liquid to the bottle.

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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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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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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

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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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Brand-loyal drinkers can shop kits featuring their favorite bottles thanks to Cocktail Courier’s brand partnerships. For Stocking the Home Bar: Crafted Taste Unlike most, Crafted Taste cocktail kits include full-size bottles versus minis. Crafted Taste’s gin kit.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

In recent years, areas within the subregion have become known for crisp, cool-climate bottlings of Garnacha, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pas, and Pinot Noir. Fresh and accessible, its the perfect bottle to bring to a house party or cookout. Serve it with a slight chill and watch it disappear almost immediately. $28,

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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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s a bottled-in-bond rye meaning that it is at least four years aged and bottled at 100 proof. It retails where I live for around $27 a bottle.” I know many of us are used to grabbing any bottle with a green label and hoping for the best, but don’t sleep on Sazerac Rye in its elegant bottle.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

While the pale pink bottles from Provence that originally sparked the ros frenzy remain wildly popular, there are wines from around the world that offer something new and exciting for curious drinkers, from juicy co-ferments to savory, barrel-aged examples. The wine inside the bottle also reflects the classic Provence style.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They approach each bottling year by year and choose a blend that best represents how the whiskey inside the barrel is aging. The result is a rye that is both complex and approachable at around $30 per bottle, which lends itself to any classic cocktail that you can imagine including an amazing Sazerac.”

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

But for those not living in the Crescent City, the new NOLA instant coffee from Blue Bottle is a surprisingly delicious substitute. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman is notably a fan of New Orleans–style coffee. He began selling his own version at San Francisco farmers markets in 2005 as an iced latte alternative.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Through the Redwood Empire and Trees for the Future partnership, Redwood has planted a tree for every bottle of whiskey sold and has planted over 1.7 This Earth Month, Redwood promises to plant 100 trees for every six bottles, or one tree for every cocktail sold at participating bars. million trees to date.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For those outside of New York City, the newly launched New York Cocktail Company will bring their bottled cocktails inspired by the city’s legendary bars and bartenders to you. With recipes created in collaboration with Dante beverage director Renato Tonelli, the bottled Negronis make for a perfect pour in a snap.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

especially among whisky drinkers looking for high-quality, yet accessibly priced bottles, added Gary Wolfe, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Atlanta-based Empire Distributors. Were seeing tremendous interest for Canadian whisky in the U.S.,

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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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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start your bourbon journey on the right foot by stocking your home bar with classic, complex beginner bottles. Now that youve learned a little bit about Americas native spirit, the time is right to find some to drink. Keep scrolling to see our essential beginner bourbons.

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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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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

We’re talking about giving him a complex, sippable, nuanced bottle of bourbon. If he’s a whiskey-drinker, he’ll know that you grabbed a bottom-shelf bottle of swill and he’ll be begging you to give him a flashy tie again next year. There are countless bottles between $40-100 that your dad will love. You wouldn’t want that.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Rarities also include Glenfiddich 29-year Grand Yozakura (the only bottle in a Michigan bar). This East-meets-West concept runs through from the bar’s decor to its bar program. Here, discerning imbibers partake of the most extensive Japanese whisky list in the city.

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PUNCH

JUNE 7, 2024

Yiyo el Zeneize, a legendary neighborhood gathering place, has collected bottles, and regulars, for more than a century.

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PUNCH

JUNE 18, 2024

The best natural wine producers, bottles to try, bars to visit and trends to know in 2024, according to sommeliers and experts.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Bottled at 92 proof, the rum reaches deep into the flavor spectrum. Rums from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad, and the Dominican Republic are joined by extra special rum from Guyana that was distilled on a double wooden pot still at Port Mourant and aged 11 to 15 years. This wooden pot still is the only one of its kind still in operation.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

It took six full months for a bottle of the Planteray Cut & Dry Coconut Rum from Maison Ferrand to finally hit my desk. But I am happy to report it was worth the wait. The timing couldn’t have been better. New York is finally getting hints of warmer weather, and I’ve been shaking up Mai Tais in anticipation.

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VinePair

APRIL 7, 2025

Its the risk enthusiasts take when they open a critically acclaimed or tater-approved bottle for the first time. That initial encounter with the juice may leave them cold or indifferent, leaving them to wonder why the bottle garnered so much hype. Roy England, bar manager, Olivero , Wilmington, N.C.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. Bottled in February 2024, this Old Fitzgerald bourbon was distilled in September 1999 from a mash bill comprising 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 11, 2025

I simply urge you to grab a bottle while you can, sip it neat from your favorite copita, and have your mind blown. To attempt to encapsulate the living universe of aromas and flavors found within the final spirit in a few succinct words would be woefully insufficient.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 30, 2025

Heritage Distilling releases limited-edition 122 proof bourbon, supporting the Green Beret Foundation with $20 per bottle donation. The limited-edition bourbon is bottled at a significant 122 proof (61% ABV), commemorating 1961, the year President John F. Credit: Heritage Distilling Co. ” Heritage Distilling Co.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

It probably doesn’t shock you to hear that thick glass bottles have heavy environmental footprints. Bonny Doon ‘s Carbon Nay, a Provençal-style rosé that comes in a bottle made from 94% recycled paperboard. A 12-bottle case of Carbon Nay is 24 pounds, whereas most cases of wine clock in closer to 40 pounds.

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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 9, 2024

But having such a vast sea of options to choose from now can make nailing down the perfect bottle to give an overwhelming task. From the best bottle to give to those just dipping their toes into the category to those ideal for the seasoned spirits pro, these are the seven best rye whiskies to gift this holiday season.

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PUNCH

JANUARY 24, 2024

Josh wine has gone viral thanks to memes about the notorious bottle. The jokes illuminate how wine drinkers cope with a confusing industry.

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