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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2024)

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The higher proof also makes it versatile in many different styles of cocktails, from Old Fashioneds to egg-white sours and even tiki cocktails!” ” —Roisin Garcia, lead bartender, Ocean Prime , NYC “Since I started imbibing, I’ve always been a whiskey girl. It’s also easy to find in liquor stores for $25 to $30.”

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Mixing Cocktails?

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This allows the spirits to really cut through and be the leading stars of the cocktail.” Mickey Stevenson, lead bartender, Four Walls , Nashville “For a versatile and flavorful option, I always reach for Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon. Old Forester 86 Proof is the best of both worlds.

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A Guide to Gifting the Best Cocktail Books to Everyone on Your Nice List

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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. Instead, they will be mixing more drinks at home — and The Home Bartender: 200+ Cocktail Made with Four Ingredients or Less by Shane Carley can help. Price: $17.49

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