Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

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. Moi Cocktail A piney juniper-forward gin adds a bright pop to vermouth and crème de cassis.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 9, 2024

The California operation launched last year with three spirits, a gin, a bourbon, and a rye. A somewhat brooding, “thinking-person’s” gin that will take some forethought and testing to properly cocktail with. Unsinkable Rye – This rye’s sourced from Kentucky and finished in Napa port wine barrels.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings. Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic shakes up its own cocktail, the Virgin Redhead , with Aviation Gin, fresh lemon juice, strawberry liqueur, and raspberry purée. A whiskey soda or a Gin & Tonic are both great staples,” he says.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. From Prohibition era classics like the Bees Knees to the iconic Martini or the eternally refreshing Gin and Tonic , theres a gin cocktail for just about everyone. What is gin? Most gins are around 40% alcohol by volume.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

Photo by Daniel Kwak Rosé Wine Lychee Frosé by Brooklyn Chop House Ingredients 6 liters Rosé Wine 1 liter Coconut Mix (a blend of creme of coconut and blended lychees) 1 liter Water 1.8 Photo by Evan Sung Gin , Liqueur Peach G+T by Claro Ingredients 1 quart house-made Peach Syrup 1 quart Lime Juice 1.5 Serve with a straw.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

Snobbery during wine service is a clear issue, but its something that can easily be avoided with a simple attitude adjustment. Just about every other problem with wine service, however, boils down to staff education. Were not saying that everyone working in a restaurant needs to have their WSET Level 4 Diploma.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fort Point Punch Perfect for the whiskey-loving crowd, this sparkling punch recipe from Drink in Boston has holiday party written all over it. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz 5oz - Lemon Juice Topped - Club Soda Garnish: Mint Sprig, (Elderflower and Pear Optional) Glassware: Wine Preparation Add all ingredients besides the club soda to a shaker tin without ice.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2023

for 375mL bottle | Available: Select Retailers and Caskers This holiday season Monkey 47, the cult-favorite, ultra-premium dry gin from Germany’s Black Forest, released the newest edition of its Distiller’s Cut, an annual collectible release featuring a carefully selected 48th botanical to enhance Monkey 47’s signature Schwarzland Dry Gin.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

As the weather warms up, a young man’s fancy turns of course to lighter fare, with gin one of the most essential pieces of the springtime cocktail puzzle. We sampled plenty of outstanding gins over the last year, and with this feature we profile the greatest hits of 2023. Need more picks? 30 (700ml) -CN 2. Always delightful.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. And contemporary producers are increasingly spreading their creative wings, and discovering the potential of this venerable aromatized wine. Vermouth came into fine focus in that conversation.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Scotch , Whiskey Wemyss Peat Chimney – “Penicillin“ Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Peat Chimney 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz honey & ginger simple syrup Lemon peel (for garnish) Preparation Shake all ingredients together with ice. Description Celebrate the holidays with a Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Mistletoe Fizz.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Perhaps basing a cocktail on a citrus-centric French gin, one of our blanche Armagnacs, or a light French whisky, complemented by one of our amazing fruit liqueurs like the pamplemousse, or one of our vermouths would get you where you want to be. Whiskey Jam Sour Ingredients 2 oz. That’s a good question. Top with Soda Water.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

As an equal-parts drink, this recipe can be easily scaled up or down The Buck Hunter A simple combo of whiskey, lemon and ginger, this might just be the perfect pitcher cocktail. Everything Nice Tea time gets an update in this refresher, as an Earl Grey syrup adds extra depth to a mix of gin, plum brandy and lemon juice.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. s flagship hazy IPA.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Are they a middle-aged couple who want a good, reputable wine for dinner? Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles. Think about your customer base Your drink menu should be tailored to your type of guests.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

based wine regions — New York, the Pacific Northwest and California — and offers a wine list that represents the best varietals and producers from these regions. Cocktails complement the wine list and incorporate ingredients and flavors that align with these three regions as well as the dishes on the menu.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

About Bacardi Limited Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meanwhile, navy-strength rums and gins are also high in proof, but theyre named as such for historical purposes. There was a time when the British Royal Navy required all ships to carry rations of rum and gin for their crews, but they always made sure that the spirits were strong enough that gunpowder would still ignite if spilled upon.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

The Whiskey Sour is a classic American cocktail. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Click here.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys. A must try for fans of Irish pot still whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

While the region is known for its wine production, there’s a thriving craft distilling scene here, too. The operation makes a huge range of products, including whiskey, gin, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink offerings, but it’s a pair of flavored vodkas (made from a corn distillate) that we’re looking at today.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Manska for an analytical look at the Quest for the Best—Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things Proof or ABV: Proof can denote approximate alcohol content of any spirit although it is commonly associated with whiskey and originated with rum. Clear spirits such as unaged white dog whiskey, gin, vodka, can be bottled as Full Proof.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

LP has also collaborated with numerous celebrities and companies, providing curated cocktails and mocktails for events such as Disney Food & Wine and the 2023 Emmy Awards. It’s well-stocked with a variety of high-quality spirits, including gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum. What is it stocked with?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 by the Wine Country Network, the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is an annual double-blind tasting competition for bourbons and whiskeys from across North America. So, today, let’s work our way through the top ten scorers in the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition 2023.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By embracing the practice of distillation on lees — where the yeast remains in the wine during distillation — Rémy V is able to capture the complexity of the grapes, resulting in a spirit that is as fresh as it is aromatic. It balances the botanical notes of gin. It adds complexity to a vodka drink. So for me it’s really easy to enjoy.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Garcia’s recipe combines the region’s flora—almonds, artichoke, and elderberries—with Gray Whale Gin , a small-batch spirit made with botanicals from areas along the gray whale’s migratory path. “I wanted to make something that tasted deep and rich while still tasting light and herbal,” she says.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

The double-blind tasting competition is held annually and features everything from whiskey and bourbon to tequila and vodka. Held by the Wine Country Network, the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition took place in Broomfield, CO, between March 2nd and March 10th, 2024. Stagg, an iconic figure in bourbon history.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 31, 2024

This week, continuing the breakdown of the 82 Platinum medal winners (across all categories), I will take a look at the Platinum medal-winning American whiskeys. Ryes, single malts, and Tennesee whiskeys all make an appearance on this list, with each earning praise from the judges at the 2024 SFWSC.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The 2024 SIP Awards, a renowned consumer-judged competition, celebrated the best in spirits across various categories, and American Rye Malt Whiskey was no exception. This category highlights whiskeys that feature malted rye as the primary grain, resulting in a unique balance of spice and complexity.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nearly two decades have passed since the first Charleston Wine + Food festival kicked off in South Carolina in 2005. Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. This version uses pisco as the base spirit with gin for seasoning, creating a vibrant yet balanced profile, she explains.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2024 judges have named the ‘Best In Show’ bourbons and American whiskeys. Previously, I broke down the best American whiskeys and bourbons as named in the 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards. Looking for more award-winning whiskeys? Check out the rest of my Awards Series.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 14, 2024

Irish whiskey is seeing a boom in popularity in overseas markets, with the USA seeming to have a particular love of spirit from the Emerald Isle. As such, the competition for medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) was fierce in the Irish whiskey category. Read up on other award-winning whiskeys here.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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