VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. After aging, the bourbon is bottled at cask strength. The 2024 release is aged seven years and bottled at 64.2 territories.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 19, 2024

For the fifth year, we’ve tried all the same, looking back at the year that just ended to select our 10 favorite bottlings. Sadly, many of the price tags on these rums are fairly luxe — with bottles nearly 30 years old, single barrels, one-off experiments, or all of the above. 300 [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 5.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 9, 2024

India became the UK’s largest market for Scotch whisky by volume in 2022, importing 219 million bottles according to figures published by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). Beginning with the pioneer of Indian whisky, Amrut Distilleries , which released India’s first single malt bottling in 2004. Image via Whisky Auctioneer.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Only 10 barrels were bottled to create this expression, yielding 2,544 bottles. This Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery’s flagship expression, bottled at 43% ABV. The whiskey is matured for between seven and eight years before being bottled at 100 Proof. Traverse City Whiskey Co.

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Whiskey Brandy Bottling 106

VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

We received one bottle of everything that year: Lot B 12-year, 14-year Rye, plus the big dogs, Pappy 15, 20, and 23. The p **g contest of who can have the most bottles or the craziest allocation isn’t alluring. And once the bottles are in-house, how does one turn them into drinks that allow their contents to shine?

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Bulleit Frontier Whiskey Rye 10 Year Old is bottled at 91.2 Bottled at 52% ABV (104 proof), the whiskey has aromas of “caramel, molasses, apricots, cocoa, oak and spice” on the nose. On the palate, “sippers will be delighted to find brown sugar, glazed almonds, and brandied cherries.” Bottled at 57.2%

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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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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

As with any list primed to spark debate, we should outline some ground rules: The rye must be a specific bottling OR bottled within an identifiable range of years. It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Bottled at 117.3 All spirits must be American rye whiskeys.

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Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135

Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

After the bourbons were married, the blend was bottled at a cask strength. Bottled at cask strength, it’s available in late October in stores with online availability beginning December 1, 2024. Each bottle will bear Villanueva Quintana’s signature and batch number. It’s bottled at cask strength of 103.8

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Whiskey Rum Brandy Bottling 71

VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

Amburana Rising Amburana first hit American whiskey through WhistlePig’s Old World Cask Finish Rye Bespoke Finish series, which first hit shelves in spring 2019. The next major amburana-finished bottle was Starlight Distillery’s Carl T. Our family was into brandy, rum, stuff like that, [but] I really liked what it imparted.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

And Barro Negro produces and bottles Med Liqueur, the orange liqueur it puts in its Margaritas. Credit: Baba Au Rum Barro Negro was founded by George Kavaklis and Stelios Papadopoulos in 2019, and is, somewhat astoundingly, Athens’ first dedicated agave bar. The cocktail drank as advertised; it was a perfect after-dinner drink.

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Cocktail Culture Craft Cocktails Rum Bar 105

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 real star of the show, however, is the finishing period in Armagnac Brandy barrels. This particular expression was bottled at 100.6 Just 2,000 bottles were released. Each barrel is hand-picked for quality and bottled at 100 proof.

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Whiskey Bottling Brandy Liquor 116

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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VinePair

JANUARY 30, 2024

America has a sweet tooth, but when it comes to wine, many tend to avoid bottles with a high sugar content. But if you find a well-made, harmonious bottle, sweet wines can be some of the most complex and age-worthy wines in the world. These bottles are perfect for dessert pairings, or maybe even indulging in a glass in lieu of dessert.

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Wine Bottling Brandy 116

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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Alcohol Vodka Rum Gin 105

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

For more great picks, see also our top tens from 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , and 2019. Casa Obsidiana Tequila Blanco – The abstract art-inspired bottles may look like a gimmick, but Casa Obsidiana from Jean-Charles Boisset is the real deal. This expression was distilled in 2015 and rested in glass for 7 years before bottling.

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Tequila Brandy Bottling Wine 111

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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Whiskey Brandy Bottling Wine 94

Drinkhacker

JANUARY 20, 2025

As always, you can find more great options on our previous top 10 rums of 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , and 2019. The collection of flavors evoke a high-grade brandy in the best possible way. Any one of our top 10 rums of the last 12 months are worth seeking out and savoring.

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Rum Brandy Wine Bottling 105

Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So much so that in 2019 the Porn Star Martini became the number one selling cocktail in Great Britain with a 15.3 I used to drink a bottle of Champagne every day and a shot of Bailey’s in my cappuccino coffee. Ben:  I think I’ve got a bottle of their cherry brandy somewhere behind my bar here. Get to work.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As part of this work, VinePair’s tasting and editorial staff samples thousands of bottles every year. There’s a sense that because of the sheer scale of annual production (19 million bottles a year) that it can’t be balanced or just good. Its flagship bottle is superbly balanced, with ripe fruit, lively bubbles, and bright acidity.

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Wine Bottling Alcohol Brandy 105

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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