VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In some cases, a vodka imbued with a little flavoring can even be a bartender’s friend, whether that flavoring comes straight out of the bottle or through something fancy like an infusion. Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Square One ’s lineup of rye vodkas.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. ” —Liz Kelley, lead bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’d never been a fan of Cognac until one of my trusted liquor reps insisted I try Cognac Frapin 1270. Pierre Ferrand 1840 Cognac.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

Chances are, a good amount of beverage professionals have one of these bottles at home.” Probably my favorite cocktail I’ve made with it is the Cold Fashioned, using Misguided Spirits’ Hinky Dink’s Working Man’s Whiskey, amaro, and cold brew liqueur.” Not to mention it sells for less than $22 a bottle. Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Even at independent bottle shops, you’re likely to see bottles in the 10- to 25-year range soaring into the triple-digits locked inside glass cabinets. You’ll encounter plenty of delicious, cost-effective bottles from well-respected makers that land comfortably in the 10- to 12-year pocket. But don’t worry — we have you covered.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Thankfully, it’s truly a great time to be a bourbon drinker, and the selection at your local bottle shop likely reflects this growing demand. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 21, 2024

But sometimes, all it takes is seeing a specific bottle sitting on a shelf to let you know if a place is legit. It doesn’t matter if this bottle is in the well or if it’s a bit dusty and tucked in the corner of the top shelf — it’s there, and it sets off a IYKYK-type signal that says the bartenders behind the stick know what’s up.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

However, choosing a bottle to complement your next nightcap while also being kind to your wallet can prove to be a complicated task. Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. This Scotch tends to complement fruit and spice, as found in a Churchill, Mamie Taylor, or Blood and Sand.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. With each new bottle that emerges, the question must be asked: “Why should I buy it?” the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Recently, at my go-to neighborhood restaurant, République , lead bartender Thomas Eslinger showed me his newly acquired bottle of Settemmezzo. The bitter artichoke liqueur—by Gotha Spiriti Nobili , a small spirits producer in Bologna, Italy—just arrived in California in August.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

The green drink that everyone was enjoying was called Always Shining: Wild Turkey 101 Rye with honey liqueur, ginger, Braulio, and an acid-adjusted yuzu Midori , all carbonated in a SodaStream and served in a tall glass with a long ice cube. The improbable mix of rye whiskey , alpine amaro, and melon liqueur somehow worked.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

And we also serve my personal favorite, and the secret best deal on the menu, which is the Fiat a shot of Jameson served with a bottle of Moretti Italian lager as a backer. It’s only $8, which is, shhhh, cheaper than we charge for both a shot of Jameson or a bottle of Moretti on their own.

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