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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).

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Review: La Maison & Velier Rums, Early 2024 Releases

Drinkhacker

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. Fireside sipping rum, to be sure. 115 proof.

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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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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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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. Then there are flavored or spiced releases, which accounted for over 50 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. After all, there’s a style of rum for everyone. The nose is corny, ever so slightly grassy, and features muted raisin notes, intriguingly.

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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. Their first quartet of ready-to-drink cocktails features the Negroni four ways: a classic, a rum-based Espresso Negroni, a mezcal Negroni, and the Chocolate Negroni.

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Elevating Tradition at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in NOLA

Chilled Magazine

He gained experience at several hotels and private events in the banquet sector, then joined the team as a server at Arnaud’s in 2013. He transitioned to fine dining in 2012 at Brennan’s. While serving at Arnaud’s, I switched to a cocktail server position in the French 75 Bar and learned how to make the famous French 75 cocktail.

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