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MARCH 18, 2025

Truman Vodka is the perfect blend of tradition and innovation Gabriel Urrutia, professor of spirits, FIU School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , Miami If youre looking for a top-notch vodka to mix in your cocktails, try Cardinal Spirits Pride Vodka. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., Its both practical and conceptual. We love it.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof. David Kravitz, beverage director, The Group Hospitality , NYC “Great Jones bourbon offers the best bang for your buck. Evan Williams 1783.

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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. Vinny Spatafore, bartender and beverage operations manager, Blue Bridge Hospitality , Coronado, Calif.

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JUNE 25, 2024

Gabriel Urrutia, professor of spirits, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , Miami “My favorite bourbon has changed so much over the years, from the quantity-over-quality that my adolescent years provided to the new heightened sense of palatability that [I’ve grown] accustomed to in recent years. As simple as that!”

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