VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Besides its fantastic taste, 10 percent of the proceeds from every bottle sold go to local LGBTQ+ organizations, making it a drink that supports and celebrates the community. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., it features a smooth, lightly fruity character with a full-rich body and a bright floral finish.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

Where it begins can be crucial, as picking the wrong bottle as an entry point can turn someone off to the spirit and its subgenres for a long time — if not permanently. There are plenty of bottles on the market that can help beginners launch their whiskey odyssey.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It’s tough when a bar is hinging their cocktails on the nuances of juices and the prepping of raw materials,” explains Ash Miyazaki, lead bartender at The Let’s Go! Daily bar prep can take hours, even if you’re using equipment like taplines or a centrifuge to cut down on the time it takes to batch, bottle, or keg drinks.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

Credit: Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Lest you think these distillery bars are cynical showrooms for selling more bottles from the nearby gift shop, some Bar at Willett cocktails dont even feature Willett spirits like a Mardi Gras-inspired Hurricane with passion fruit and an expected rum blend. Of course, theres also the cult egg salad sandwich.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pair the book with a bottle of bubbly, and your last-minute effort will have a lasting effect. In between signature recipes and interviews with the city’s leading bartenders, this book provides a detailed rundown of the city’s best sips and views. Just add a bottle of funky rum and ceramic Tiki mugs to get the party started.

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