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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!” Bill Brillinger, sommelier and beverage director, The Betty , Atlanta “ Four Roses offers a fantastic flavor profile rich in honey and vanilla, making it a superb value for its quality.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Winter Cocktail?

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” —Donya El Shoubasi, sommelier, Asador Bastian , Chicago “Maybe due to its absolutely zero-frills nature, the Rusty Nail hasn’t evolved from ironic to post-ironic anomaly like the Espresso Martini. Jill Mott, director of wine, The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel , NYC “Tiki drinks are surprisingly great winter cocktails.

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The New Orleans Spirits Competition 2024 “Spirits of the Year” Winners Announced at Tales of the Cocktail

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New Orleans Spirits Competition Judges 2024 Abigail Gullo, Creative Director of International House Hotel, Host of Drink & Learn Podcast Brett Pontoni, Specialty Spirits Buyer for Binny’s Beverage Depot Bridget Albert, Founder of the National Charity Foundation of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Chantal Tseng, Bar-Sommelier; US Sherry Week (..)