Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Vermont-based Bhakta Spirits rose to prominence via highly aged brandy, particularly Armagnacs dating back to 1868. The brand more recently dipped its toe into rum and whiskey, with both finished bourbons and American ryes hitting the market over the past two years. That would be my recommended method of enjoyment.

Brandy 111

Brandy Whiskey Rum Bottling 111

Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

He transitioned to fine dining in 2012 at Brennan’s. The bar’s preferred spirits include brandy, rye, rum, gin, and amaro, often enhanced by absinthe, saline, Peychaud’s bitters, or orange blossom water, lending more depth and complexity to their menu.

Bar 197

Bar Head Bartender Brandy Bartender 197

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

He set out to embolden the spice notes in Westward Whiskey using finishing casks such as Stout, Pinot Noir, and Rum. The American rye was distilled in the autumn of 2012 and then matured in four different warehouses in Clermont, Kentucky. more years in Calvados (a refined apple brandy) casks from Normandy, France.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Rum Brandy 98

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters combine cacao, cinnamon, and other spices to recreate a concentrated chocolate flavor that stands up to myriad spirits including rum and tequila. Breaux in 2012. (The word actually translates to “bitter water,” as the Aztecs didn’t have access to sugar back in the day.)

Bitters 98

Bitters Tiki Gin Bartender 98

Cheers

MAY 20, 2024

After seeing the RTD market’s massive growth, Rising Star winner Malibu, which like Absolut is owned by Pernod Ricard USA, introduced rum-based cocktails in a can in 2021. With flavors such as Strawberry Daiquiri, Pineapple Bay Breeze and Rum Punch, the RTDs aim to make consumers feel like they’re in vacation mode 24/7.

Promoter 93

Promoter Promotion Vodka Tequila 93

VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Single Cask Nation 12 Year WhistlePig Rum & Vermouth Finish, 2020 Bottling (Undisclosed source, bottled by Single Cask Nation via WhistlePig): “Bottled at 100 proof, this single cask selection by independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, is unlike any other WhistlePig I have had. Bottled in 2006. Very sweet. But I love it.

Whiskey 135

Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135