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Review: Bhakta Rye 2013

Drinkhacker

With Bhakta, his eponymous second act in spirits, Raj has leaned into highly aged brandy, rum, blends , and bourbon. Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). proof and is bottled in Vermont.

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Review: La Maison & Velier Rums, Early 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

All 700ml bottles. El Amparo Rum – Pot still rum (amparo means “shelter” in Spanish) produced in Jipijapa, Ecuador from fresh Cubana Negra sugar cane juice. Bottled unaged and at still strength, this is the first batch of rum from a 60 year old distillery available in the U.S. 115 proof.

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Whiskey Review: Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2)

The Whiskey Wash

We review Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2), distilled from the sweet mash style and finished in ex-rum casks for a spell. The Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon offers a nice, balanced palate. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Kentucky Peerless Rum Barrel Finished Bourbon (Batch 2)

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GSN Review: Blue Chair Bay Lime Rum

Good Spirits News

Since launching in 2013, Blue Chair Bay has taken it upon itself to recreate just about every Caribbean-inspired flavor under the sun. The new Lime Rum expression is itself a variation on the brand’s long-running Key Lime Rum Cream. The component rums used to make Blue Chair Bay are aged up to 15 months in bourbon barrels.

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The 30 Best Rums for 2024

VinePair

As much as any other spirit, it’s safe to say there’s a style of rum for everyone. 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. After all, there’s a style of rum for everyone.

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Drink of the Week: The New York Cocktail Co. Chocolate Negroni

Imbibe Magazine

Since launching in 2013 with a little over 100 participating venues, the event has grown exponentially. For those outside of New York City, the newly launched New York Cocktail Company will bring their bottled cocktails inspired by the city’s legendary bars and bartenders to you. Just add ice and garnish. Ready for round two?

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Celebrate the Winning Bottles of the 2024 L.A. Spirits Awards

VinePair

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. rum industry. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”

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