In Search of the Ultimate Old-Fashioned
PUNCH
MARCH 29, 2024
We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipes for the Old-Fashioned—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
PUNCH
MARCH 29, 2024
We asked 10 of America’s best bartenders to submit their finest recipes for the Old-Fashioned—then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 20, 2024
San Francisco boasts a plethora of world’s best bars , including ABV , Pacific Cocktail Haven , and Trick Dog , plus new destinations, such as Stoa , that continue to elevate the city’s cocktail scene. But H. Joseph Ehrmann’s Elixir Saloon has something none of these bars can claim: legacy status. With 165 years under its belt, the award-winning Elixir is the second-oldest operating bar in the city and a museum of San Francisco’s history.
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Chilled Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with this riff on the classic! Manny Hinojosa, Cazadores global brand ambassador, mixes his Espresso Ginger Martini with coffee liqueur to mellow espresso’s bitter side. The result: an amazing blend of powerful espresso and the spicy heat of ginger. Check out the recipe below! Photo by Manny Hinojosa Tequila Espresso Ginger Martini by Manny Hinojosa Ingredients ½ oz.
VinePair
MARCH 14, 2024
If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all. Identifying “best” is a whole different ball game. Taste is, after all, subjective. But that doesn’t make it any less fun to try. When I spoke to top experts while assembling the Mount Rushmore of Bourbon , several said that bourbon has the public’s attention, but America’s epic ryes may eclipse even the best corn-based mash bills.
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The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 28, 2024
We review Waterford Organic Cuvée Gaia, made from the organic Irish barley of six different Ireland farms. (image via Waterford Whisky) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review. The Irish whiskey scene, like the American, is defined in part by a mix of traditional larger brands and a newer crop of craft-style outlets.
Cocktails with Suderman
MARCH 15, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 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. The Cooper Union was created by one of this newsletter’s heroes, bartender Phil Ward, during the early days of Death & Co. Like most of Ward’s creations, it’s deceptively simple — an easy-to-make mix of high quality Irish whiskey , St.
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Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 15, 2024
As we recently explored in our Drinks Atlas column, Irish whiskey is experiencing a renaissance. From near oblivion less than a century ago, the industry has rebounded with both historic makers pushing the category and new brands entering the fray. Natterjack Irish Whiskey was conceived of by entrepreneur Aidan Mehigan, who aimed to create a contemporary Irish whiskey, both incorporating American techniques and paying homage to the spirit of the island.
Spiritz
MARCH 19, 2024
Indri, which is renowned for its award-winning India’s first triple cask single malt whisky, has announced an exciting collaboration with Fort City Brewing, a leading innovator in India’s craft beer industry. Together, the brands are unveiling an exclusive and handcrafted selection of beer matured in Indri casks, which are expected to captivate the palates of beer aficionados.
VinePair
MARCH 7, 2024
If you drink wine on a regular basis, chances are you have a go-to glass or grape you gravitate to on menus or your local shop. But if you’re in the mood to shake up your standard order in favor of something a bit unexpected, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking expert advice, we asked sommeliers for the overlooked and underappreciated bottles, grapes, and wine styles they are currently coveting.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 18, 2024
The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. In fact, in 2022, visitors to distilleries in Kentucky exceeded 2 million, whilst Tennessee welcomed over 6 million whiskey tourists.
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Drinks International
MARCH 5, 2024
Equiano Rum, the maker of the world’s first African and Caribbean rums, has announced the launch of its first vintage release, an 11-year-old blend of Gray’s and Foursquare Rums.
PUNCH
MARCH 19, 2024
For brewer DeWayne Schaaf, a strain of wild yeast became the only living connection to his late father—then it was lost to history. Or so he thought.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 15, 2024
Fruits have long been a go-to for cocktail mixing. But when you’re looking for a more savory flavor profile, head toward the veggie aisle. Peppers, cucumber, corn, beets, carrots—the options are many, but here’s a list of veggie cocktails that will get you heading in the right direction. California Cooler Whatever the outdoor occasion, this bubbly, herbaceous cocktail will lend the perfect sunny-day touch.
Drinkhacker
MARCH 23, 2024
Apparently The Donum Estate has been hiding in plain sight from me for more than two decades. This winery, established in 2001, is located just behind Domaine Carneros, a famed winery just a half hour from my former home and a place where I’ve visited innumerable times. Had I traveled a bit further down the road from Domaine Carneros, I couldn’t have possibly missed it.
VinePair
MARCH 11, 2024
Despite the bleak forecast for much of the global wine industry, Americans still love their red, white, and rosé. In 2021, the U.S. imported a whopping 456 million gallons of wine, accounting for roughly 17 percent of the world’s total wine imports. And with the U.S. being home to over 11,000 wineries, American drinkers have no shortage of options when it comes to great bottles — and their consumption habits prove it.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 9, 2024
India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Surprisingly, Scotch whisky imports comprise only 2% of the Indian whisky market, as India is also amongst the world’s major whisky manufacturers, producing 189 million cases of whisky in 2019.
Drinks International
MARCH 18, 2024
Drinks group Diageo has announced that current non-executive director, Sir John Manzoni, will be appointed chair of the board upon the retirement of current chair Javier Ferrán.
PUNCH
MARCH 21, 2024
Beer flights are a divisive debate in craft beer. For some, they are unnecessary holdovers. For others, they're a key to accessibility.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 27, 2024
Vermouth’s original companions may have been no more illustrious than a simple dribble of water or a lump of ice. But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. The modern cocktail renaissance saw bartenders renewing their appreciation for vermouth, which in turn energized the category.
Cocktails with Suderman
MARCH 22, 2024
For the last month or so, we’ve been looking at simple Old Fashioned-style cocktails made with sweet liqueurs at a 4:1 (spirit:liqueur) ratio. Those drinks include the Rusty Nail , the Cooper Union , and several variations on the Monte Carlo. These drinks comprise a lesser-known subcategory of cocktails that sits somewhere between the Manhattan and the Old Fashioned — the Liqueur-Sweetened Old Fashioned, or LSOF.
VinePair
MARCH 28, 2024
Earlier this week, Mexican federal authorities carried out a raid at a home belonging to Grover and Scarlet Sanschagrin, the founders of tequila transparency advocacy site Tequila Matchmaker. Officials claim the home, Casa Lotecito, was being used as “an adulterated tequila factory,” Mexican news outlet Mural reported early on Wednesday afternoon. The Attorney General’s Office (FGR) in Jalisco was tipped off by a legal representative of the Consejo Regulador del Tequila (CRT), which allegedly in
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 28, 2024
The new Jack Daniel’s x McLaren Racing Limited Edition Tennesee Whiskey features McLaren’s signature papaya coloring. Credit: Jack Daniel’s The Jack Daniel’s Distillery has unveiled a limited edition Tennessee Whiskey to celebrate its partnership with McLaren Racing. This release is the second such bottling created by a collaboration between the two companies, as they enter their second year of partnership.
Drinkhacker
MARCH 20, 2024
Like many American whiskey brands of late, the Old Pepper/James E. Pepper brand has gone through all kinds of changes since we first encountered it in 2013. At the time, the brand was a relaunch of an ancient label that hadn’t been produced since 1958 (or 1961, depending on who you trust), taking advantage of then-abundant MGP stock and riding the bourbon wave courtesy of Pepper nostalgia.
PUNCH
MARCH 18, 2024
The Chartreuse-spiked Martini has inspired a range of modern takes, incorporating everything from satsuma-infused gin to Midori and more.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 1, 2024
Of the many bottles atop my home bar, gin holds the majority seat. But that’s not to say the spirit is necessarily my favorite. Rather, I’m fascinated by the sheer variety found within the world of gin and its ability to reflect geographical flora and flavors, as well as unique distillation or aging practices. Enter The Botanist Islay Cask Rested Gin.
Spiritz
MARCH 4, 2024
Cerana Meads has announced the launch of their taproom. The Cerana Taproom will feature a variety of meads available on tap, with a menu curated specifically to pair with their meads. Mead flavours include Pomegranate Vanilla mead, Chenin Blanc mead, Blue Ppea Lavender mead, Jamun mead, Yule Spice mead among others. Additionally, Cerana Meads will launch flavours which will be exclusively available at the taproom.
VinePair
MARCH 13, 2024
People are particular about their Guinness. The “perfect” two-part pou r is argued and obsessed over by stout enthusiasts worldwide, and for many, Guinness is the only beer they care to drink. But this St. Patrick’s day, we say it’s time to bend the rules and explore how Guinness cocktails can turn another stout-soaked afternoon chasing down a parade into a full-fledged soirée.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 19, 2024
We review Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon Batch A124, the first release of this brand’s cask strength that’s bottled at 119 proof. (image via Nino Kilgore-Marchetti/The Whiskey Wash) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies , this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Drinks International
MARCH 7, 2024
As part of its celebrations for International Women’s Day 2024 the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) has released five single cask whiskies selected by an all-women tasting panel.
PUNCH
MARCH 14, 2024
Madrid’s Combinación, an easy cocktail made with gin and sweet vermouth from the 1920s, is seeing a revival in Spain and around the world.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 13, 2024
Expat journalist Rebekah Peppler has spent the better part of a decade living in Paris and traveling through France as she documents the country’s culinary culture. Through transportive imagery and tantalizing recipes, her books take readers into the heart of French gastronomy. After featuring a recipe from her newest book, le SUD , in our March/April 2024 issue , we sat down with Peppler to dive deeper into the microcosms of French food and drink and the spirit of connection that underlin
Drinkhacker
MARCH 18, 2024
Waterford continues to expand its diverse portfolio of terroir-focused Irish whiskeys. Today we’re taking a look at a recent addition to the Arcadian Farm Origin Series which, like last year’s peated offerings , showcases “maverick farming” with a focus on heritage grains. The second offering is an all cuvee expression of Waterford’s Organic Gaia. Let’s check them out.
VinePair
MARCH 28, 2024
It’s been an atypical March in Minnesota. Winter here is supposed to be a bleak, frigid epoch. The locals pride themselves on surviving through it, but the 2024 season has not measured up to the apocalyptic standard. Through the snowless 60-degree days, however, one boreal harbinger has remained intact: the Russian imperial stout. Rich and complex, Russian imperial stouts are differentiated from other dark beers by both strength and apocrypha.
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 16, 2024
Welcome to part two of a three-part series on the biggest Indian whisky brands. Today, we take a look at the history and development of Paul John and Rampur. Read part one here. India became as the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Spiritz
MARCH 22, 2024
Diageo is set to launch limited edition aluminium bottles of Baileys Original Irish Cream as part of its effort to make its packaging more environmentally sustainable. The new bottle weighs 85 gm, which is five times lighter than Baileys Original Irish Cream’s traditional 700ml glass model with 454gm weight. The bottle’s neck contains a 4gm plastic thread and the cap is 2.5gm of aluminium.
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