Mix That Drink

JUNE 21, 2025

This is definitely a treat for anyone who likes candy-like cocktails or sweet drinks after dinner. Everything in this drink is pretty common at most liquor stores, and you don’t even need a shaker—just a glass and a spoon. If you’re making these for a group, try using big ice cubes or whiskey stones so they melt slower.

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2025

In February of last year, on the heels of a 19 percent drop in annual sales , Diageo put Pimm’s on the market, saying it planned to focus on higher-end whiskey and tequila brands like Johnnie Walker , Talisker, Lagavulin , and Don Julio. Whiskey was, and still is, popular in the city, but “Uncle Joe,” as he was known, wasn’t a fan.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 28, 2025

In last Friday’s newsletter, I wrote about the Whiskey Smash , which began life as a Mint Julep twin, but eventually evolved into a sort of a Mint Julep crossed with a Whiskey Sour, after bartenders started adding fresh fruit. So even as I was writing about the raspberry-less Whiskey Smash, I had some raspberries on hand.

Brandy

VinePair

JUNE 11, 2025

A cooler is definitely a wise investment. Bullet-Shaped Whiskey Stones Credit: Wine and Whiskey Decanter Although they remain a popular Father’s Day and college grad gift, whiskey stones are pretty much useless. And if a drinker is so vehemently against dilution, why not just enjoy whiskey neat? The LiquorStick 2.0

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 25, 2025

Most Indian whisky by volume is what’s known as Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL). Brands at the lower end of the market are often molasses-based, while premium Indian whiskies, especially single malts, adhere to international definitions by using malted barley and traditional methods. The reason comes down to what they are made from.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 9, 2025

These are known as IMFL (Indian Made Foreign Liquor). Their bottles meet international definitions and offer something far more refined than the average IMFL blend. Paul John Nirvana (which I was lucky enough to try at The Whiskey Jar in Manchester a couple of weeks ago) is unpeated, honeyed, and easy-drinking.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

We at VinePair have put together the definitive modern Urban Dictionary of all things agave. It’s regularly played at the brand’s bars and pop-ups throughout North America and offers definitive proof that if drinking has a soulmate, it’s gambling. It’s enough to make any self-respecting drinker reach for the salt and lime.

Bottling

VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a diverse flavor profile from the typical whiskey we’re used to.” It tends to be a crowd pleaser.

Bartender

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.

Whiskey

VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

Like the rest of the country, the whiskey trails in the Western part of the United States are vast and full of options to explore. Drawing from local ingredients and influenced by local microclimates, the distilleries — and the whiskeys they make — reflect a relaxed and creative attitude common in this part of the country.

Whiskey

VinePair

AUGUST 29, 2024

Almost 20 years into the bourbon boom , liquor store shelves — both physical and virtual — are more packed than ever with producers and labels fighting for eyeballs. But in the past decade, tucked among the various bourbons and ryes, more bottles carrying the indeterminate “American whiskey” label have appeared. Low calorie, it is not.

Whiskey

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.

Mocktails

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?), Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. This also makes a great bachelorette party gift.)

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the whiskey industry, “flagship” bottlings tend to refer to entry level expressions offered by a distillery. Flagship offerings typically have much wider distribution and availability than other whiskeys in a distillery’s portfolio. Ingram’s river aging on a boat on the same river is a nod to this history.

Whiskey

Drinkhacker

JUNE 6, 2025

My fascination with American whiskey extends beyond the simple pleasure of sipping a glass after a long day or sharing a pour with friends. While I thoroughly enjoy the sensory experience of whiskey, I am arguably more captivated by delving into its rich history.

Whiskey

VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to news network WDRB Louisville , alleged spirits scam Whiskey Shack targeted a number of southern Indiana and Kentucky residents this year, claiming to sell a variety of highly allocated bottles at or under cost. Louisville resident Ken Mueller was one of Whiskey Shacks’ many alleged victims. Postal Service.

Whiskey

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. Eventually, customers who preferred the original recipe made with whiskey were requesting that the cocktail be made “the old-fashioned way.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 25, 2024

By the time pop music rolled around, singers were frequently crooning about the joys or woes of consumption, whether in the form of liquor, beer, or wine. It may not be the most profound track out there, but it definitely gets the people going. 7 Tennessee Sour-Mash Whiskey Jack Daniel’s Old No. Now, that’s dedication.

Beer

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.

Bartender

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 23, 2024

The majority of Indian spirits labeled as ‘whisky’ are closer to rum due to being distilled from molasses, falling within a category of alcohol termed as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), and are marketed to domestic Indian consumers. Sharma in 1953. Where Is Indri Whisky Made? 2022 Camikara cane juice rum is launched.

Liquor

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. Example : My husband was lucky enough to find a few dusty bottles of Green Chartreuse way up top on a local liquor store shelf at a not-unheard-of market price of $70.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

There’s definitely a balance out there, but just putting a random amount of candy to a blank canvas like vodka and hoping it will turn out good is simply asking for a sugar rush, headache, and regret. You’re better off sticking to the delicious, already flavored liquors out there.” Cocktails should be savored.”

Bartender

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 17, 2024

What’s The Difference Between Whiskey and Whisky Before we get started on our five cask investment tips for 2024, it’s important to clarify that when we talk about investing in whisky casks we are generally speaking about purchasing and holding casks of scotch whisky. Whisky becomes a premium product around 18 years old.

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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.” It leans a bit sweeter than Ango, and packs a strong anise aroma with an undercurrent of mint.

Bitters

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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. Bulleit plays well with many ingredients to be the perfect bourbon for your next Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or bourbon Whiskey Smash.” —Jay

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VinePair

APRIL 5, 2024

The Dutch may have originated the spirit when they created genever, but the English people’s love for the stuff brought the juniper-infused liquor to new levels. The spirit was originally a placeholder for whiskey. When Krogstad founded House Spirits Distillery with Lee Medoff in 2004, the intention was to produce whiskey.

Gin

VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Even finding Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz’s joint venture, Toms’ Good Lovin’ whiskey, can feel like a Sisyphean task. Without further ado, check out our definitive ranking of Bravolebrity booze brands. That said, many Bravo-born brands are currently alive and thriving, and we wanted to know how they all stack up. tequila boom.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Non-alcoholic spirits are distilled beverages that emulate the flavor profiles of traditional spirits like gin and whiskey, but without the alcohol content. Whiskey Capturing the rich, oaky, and often caramel undertones of whiskey without alcohol is an art. Learn more about non-alc whiskey via our comprehensive guide.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! It’s definitely the most expensive gift on our list, but it’s a great option if you have a lot of family members who want to go in on a present together.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

From bourbons to whiskeys, to scotch and Irish, it can be difficult to know where to start. So, in the interest of making gift-hunting for Dad easier, here are six whiskeys (or whiskies) perfect to say a big ‘thanks’ to your old man this Father’s Day. Of course, there is a huge variety of spirits on the market. Tullamore D.E.W.

Whiskey

A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above Well, another year has come and gone, and we’re already swapping out summer rum for winter whiskey. Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) You can even pair it with a nice bottle of liquor (like this bourbon gift set from Angel’s Envy ) or our 4-piece set (or both!)

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

For this year’s Irish whiskey holiday — that’s what it is, right? — we’re going to make one of my favorite Irish whiskey cocktails, the Cooper Union. Like most of Ward’s creations, it’s deceptively simple — an easy-to-make mix of high quality Irish whiskey , St.

Whiskey

VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Hot Toddy is, at its core, straightforward: It consists of liquor, water or tea, sugar, and spices. And while its history has a number of origin stories — and a number of liquors involved — we know a few things to be true: It’s often cited and used as a cold remedy, both in reference to illness and weather. A perfect one, even?

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

The distillery is in Hye, Texas, and the climate is amazing for aging whiskey. A high-proof, straight bourbon whiskey, Chattanooga 111 sits at — you guessed it — 111 proof. In contradiction to many Tennessee-style whiskeys, Chattanooga 111 is unfiltered, so it maintains all the notes of oak and spice imparted in the maturation process.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We tasted each one non-blind because we recognize that price plays one of the most important roles when you’re shopping at the liquor store or online, and should therefore be considered when evaluating a product. Those samples were sent to VinePair (free of charge) by producers, importers, distributors, and PR firms.

Rum

VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. If we wanted to go into a liquor store and ask the owner to carry our baijiu, the first question that came out of their mouths is ‘Well, where do I put it on my shelf?

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

We prefer sipping whiskey, dark rum, tequila, and other spirits neat, on the rocks, and mixed into flavorful, complex cocktails. Even if you down it, a harsh, bottom shelf liquor wont taste good in shot form. From cinnamon whiskeys to herbal liqueurs, these are the best spirits to be imbibed in shot form.

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