The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 10, 2024

It was reintroduced by Rémy Martin in 1927 alongside their iconic brushed black glass bottle. The introduction of copper still technology combined with the inadvertent maturing of the brandwijn in casks when transporting the spirit back to Holland formed the basis for the brandy, and eventually Cognac, that we know today.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

The GSMC defines these as bourbons that are priced at £51 per bottle and above. The age statement in itself is extremely impressive, given that bourbon tends to be bottled at a lot younger than scotch, for example. Only bottled in small numbers once every year, the Eagle Rare 17 Year Old is a highly sought-after expression.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

I enjoyed the Orchard Sazerac, made with ELLC Mondrian rye, Burnt Faith British brandy, Kanpai plum, Capreolus 1000 Trees eau de vie, honey, and absinthe, but found it to be driven more by smoke than anise notes. It was straightforward but really lovely and easy to drink. A touch on the sour side, the plum ended up being a bit heavy-handed.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Some bottles are specifically produced for cocktails; others, owing to the price tags that accompany them, demand to be sipped, whether neat, on the rocks, or proofed down to the drinker’s preference. But we did dive deep into the diverse range of examples listed prior, tasting more than 120 bottles from over 20 nations across the globe.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Given that a few bottles can provide bartenders with a palette ranging from herbal and earthy to citrusy and floral, the spirit also slots seamlessly into a variety of classic cocktail formats: Pisco Negronis, Pisco Palomas, Pisco and Tonics, Piscopolitans, etc. For one, like other grape-based brandies, Pisco has a season.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

But selecting one standout bottle from every subcategory of the spirit early each year offers a unique snapshot into what wowed us over the last 12 months. As part of this work, VinePairs tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. This helps us keep a finger on the pulse of whats new and exciting.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

It is then finished in toasted oak staves and bottled at 103 proof. The BHAKTA 2013 Bourbon is distilled from a mash bill of 99% corn and aged in American oak. The real star of the show, however, is the finishing period in Armagnac Brandy barrels. This particular expression was bottled at 100.6

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article delves into some of the most memorable whisky moments in cinema, highlighting the rare and collectible bottlings that have shared the spotlight with legendary actors and unforgettable characters. In reality, the 1962 Fine & Rare was bottled at 15 years old, not 50.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Shopping is tough, so if you’re considering a special bottle for a special someone in your life, look no further. Sure, Dad may be happy with another bottle of Maker’s Mark or Macallan single malt — but we think you can move the joyfulness needle just a bit more with something a little more exotic.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Cognac is often considered to be the most prized brandy in the world. Produced primarily in small quantities, the Cognac region has centuries of history behind it, and bottles of the stuff regularly fetch thousand-dollar sums at auction. Keep reading to discover the most expensive Cognacs in the world, according to Wine-Searcher.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. Bottled in February 2024, this Old Fitzgerald bourbon was distilled in September 1999 from a mash bill comprising 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Scott Fitzgerald writing The Great Gatsby and (the 2013 feature) being filmed here, to celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, special moments that people have had and continue to come back for each and every year. So, it’s some of the rarest cognacs and brandies in the world all blended together to make this one exclusive rare bottle.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

All things told, each ranking takes into consideration more than a thousand bottles submitted and tasted. Almost two-thirds of the bottles retail for less than $100 — a commendable value considering each contains more than a dozen 2-ounce servings. That tasting included an initial long list of our favorite bottles from 2024.

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