Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys. A must try for fans of Irish pot still whiskey.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

“I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. “It’s a tiny and busy bar,” notes Noirbusson.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 In this year’s competition, there were 787 Double Gold medal winners across all categories including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. The whiskey contains rye whiskeys aged up to 17 years old, with the youngest whiskey being 12 years old, hence the age statement.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Since its launch in Chicago, Illinois in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number one non-alc spirit brand in the United States. Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits (Ritual).

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Could this be Diageo buying up any potential competition to Seedlip, a brand that’s been in the portfolio since 2019?

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Ritual Zero Proof’s portfolio includes a non-alcoholic whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and aperitif. Since its founding in 2019, the Chicago-based brand has grown to be the No. 1 non-alcoholic spirits brand in the U.S.,

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

Crucially, this is all occurring just as many distilleries finally have a substantial volume of mature whiskey ready for sale, but fewer outlets for it. Coppersea won accolades for its focus on heritage methods of whiskey making, such as floor malting its own barley and distilling over open flame. It’s not that at all now.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 15, 2024

N ew bourbon and whiskey releases from the UK include a small batch expression from Chicken C**k, a Mizunara finish from Rabbit Hole, and the return of Bulleit’s 12 Year Rye. Chicken C**k Small Batch Bourbon Credit: Chicken C**k Chicken C**k Whiskey has announced a new Small Batch Bourbon line to go alongside its core range products.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 20, 2024

Elle Fanning is the new face of Roku Gin. Credit: The House of Suntory The House of Suntory , owner of Japanese whisky brands such as Hakushu and Yamazaki , is showcasing its Roku Gin through a new global campaign with actress Elle Fanning and filmmaker Sofia Coppola. You can watch the ‘Come Alive with the Seasons’ campaign here.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Not only would she get to create her own vodkas, gins, and whiskeys at the famed Old Taylor Distillery in Frankfort, which had been defunct since 1972, she would also become Kentucky’s first female master distiller since Prohibition. The press ate it up, with countless articles and accolades given to her.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

With such a rich tapestry of spirits at our fingertips, from regimented whiskeys to apéritifs crafted with ingredients that sound more at home in a botanist’s notebook than in a pre-dinner cocktail, selecting which one to purchase can be overwhelming. This Uncle Nearest expression offers a nuanced premium whiskey experience, bottled at 59.2

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Since its launch in Chicago in 2019, Ritual has grown rapidly and is now the number-one non-alcoholic spirit brand in the U.S., Today, the brand’s portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non-alc versions of well-known recipes.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The distillery has also produced Isle of Raasay Gin, which went on sale in 2019. R&B Distillers was founded in 2014 by Alasdair Day and Bill Dobbie, who quickly established the first legal distillery on the island of Raasay in 2017. The inaugural whisky release from Isle of Raasay Distillery hit the shelves in 2020.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 20, 2024

We were hosting a big family party, and I was enjoying a gin and tonic because I occasionally indulge in alcoholic drinks. He asked, “Dad, why do you drink gin and tonics?” So, I thought to myself, “why don’t I make gin without alcohol and turn it into a whole venture?” We started with non-alcoholic gin.

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

He further observes that similarly, American whiskeys, such as Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark, have also seen growing popularity due to their smoother feel, versatility and distinct taste profile. Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey has expanded its availability and demand across several markets in India, in the recent years.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

In 2019– in a completely unrelated decision, even pre-pandemic– they decided to cap their yearly production of Chartreuse at 1.6 ounces Gin 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth.75 75 ounce London Dry Gin.75 ounce Irish Whiskey 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth.5 Copyright A Bar Above Greenpoint 2 ounces Rye Whiskey.5

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Meanwhile, Chicago barkeeps have long bonded over the “ punishment ” of Malört and high-proof whiskeys, just as San Francisco bartenders in Italian-leaning North Beach wink-winked over nips of Italian Fernet-Branca. Handshakes reflected certain cliques or bartending family trees, evolving with subsequent generations. “I

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

SRP $100) Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond (Fall 2020 Vintage) This bottling marks the eighth release in the brand’s Bottled in Bond Vintage Series. Available at the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery and select US markets beginning October 2024. These casks are then filled with rum to finish its maturation.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 19, 2024

Production began in October of that year and the distillery opened to visitors in 2019. Innovations included a new bottling line, an updated wood quality policy, and gin distillation. Shop Bruichladdich Included in the wide range of Bruichladdich available on the Whiskey Wash Shop is this Bruichladdich 37 Year Old Legacy Series.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 6, 2024

In March of 2019, my friend Sharon and I threw a “Super Asian Cocktail Pop Up” that we named “Daijoubu Pop Up” which has allowed us to throw over 30 events over the last 5 years. This feeling peaked for us at our event in partnership with Kikori Rice Whiskey at Oakland’s Viridian Bar. Crazy Rich Lychee Martini: 1.25

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 6, 2024

In March of 2019, my friend Sharon and I threw a “Super Asian Cocktail Pop Up” that we named “Daijoubu Pop Up” which has allowed us to throw over 30 events over the last 5 years. This feeling peaked for us at our event in partnership with Kikori Rice Whiskey at Oakland’s Viridian Bar. Crazy Rich Lychee Martini: 1.25

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Once restricted to a handful of botanical waters, alcohol-free options have expanded to include ready-to-drink (RTD) mocktails in large and small formats, convincing base “spirits” that mimic the profiles of traditional whiskey, gin, and apéritivos, and party-friendly formulas that offer a different kind of buzz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While there’s no denying the artistic merits of a well-aged whiskey or the pristine botanical profile of your favorite gin , distilleries are now bringing that sense of creative expression to the forefront, with arts installations that serve as standalone attractions as much as the liquid being served. brand homes division. “Two

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Barina Craft

MAY 18, 2023

Beginning in 2019, the PGA is now the second leg of golf’s four major championships and celebrates the pros by reserving 20 places for club and teaching professionals who qualify with low scores in their national tournament. Gives a new meaning to the 19th hole.

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Barina Craft

JULY 17, 2023

Scotland is the birthplace of golf, home to its own unique whisky (that’s the Scottish spelling, American whiskeys include the ‘e’) and the country with the most current Open Championship venues at five. Annes, Royal Saint George’s in Sandwich, Royal Liverpool in Hoylake and Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 by the Wine Country Network, the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is an annual double-blind tasting competition for bourbons and whiskeys from across North America. So, today, let’s work our way through the top ten scorers in the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition 2023.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 11, 2024

It is renowned for its smooth and honeyed Irish whiskey. 117 Cooley (Unpeated) Ireland Cooley, established in 1987, produces a light and fruity Irish whiskey. 118 Cooley / Connemara (Peated) Ireland Cooley, known for its Connemara brand, produces a peated Irish whiskey. B8 Woodinville Whiskey Co. Gin SMWS Codes SMWS Ref.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

It’s worth noting that the visitor numbers used here are based on the most recent complete set of data available in The Scotch Whisky Industry Review , which thanks to the disruptions caused by covid and the delay in them being released are from back in 2019! As such I stuck with the 2019 data.

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Cheers

APRIL 2, 2024

Although bourbon has been the big story in North American whiskey, Canada has a long history of producing original and creative whisky. Canada hasn’t shared in the modern whiskey resurgence, however, even though some of the biggest and best-selling brands are Canadian whiskies. In a word, blending. in 2022, ending the year at 17.4

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It’s still barely above freezing where we are, but it’s only a matter of time before warmer weather hits us, and we start to migrate, ever so slightly, toward lighter, brighter spirits — namely gin. With that preface, here’s a look at the 10 best gins we tasted in the last 12 months. 94 proof. $80 84 proof. $43

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

. $16 Maple Old Fashioned Recipe Smoked Pork Stick A collab between Vermont Smoke & Cure and WhistlePig, this savory cocktail snack is made with real whiskey and maple syrup, and then smoked with wood chips from WhistlePig whiskey barrels. when she founded Harlem Brewing Company. . Bottled at 55.7

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The World Whiskies Awards unveiled their top picks in the American blended whiskey category in 2024, spotlighting a diverse array of masterfully crafted spirits. From historic Kentucky distillers to bold innovators across the United States, this years winners showcase the artistry and experimentation driving the evolution of American whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides. As always, watch this space for our top whiskeys of the year list in mid-December, which will offer even more solid picks.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Expect to encounter all facets of American whiskey represented, as well as stellar offerings from Scotland and Japan. Agave spirits, in their myriad guises, enjoy similar billing, as well as eye-opening gins, vodkas with distinctive character, and a healthy showing of sugar- and grape-based distillates. 1 spot, but not this year.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For the next few centuries, distilleries sprung up all over the world producing everything from Irish whiskey and Scotch to Dutch genever and baijiu. In the late 18th century, the monarchy targeted those distilling in Ireland by levying a tax on malted barley , a main component in Irish whiskey production. But not Bushmills.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

Price: $37 / 750 mL bottle The Free Spirits Company The California-based Free Spirits Company crafts five non-alcoholic alternatives to popular spirits bourbon , gin , tequila , red vermouth , and a red aperitif along with a collection of mocktails.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The In the Pines, Under the Palms is a spin on a Martinez , with coconut-fat-washed rye whiskey and gin married with vermouth, Maraschino, and arak. Credit: Jeff Brown Meanwhile, the Laurel Martini combines gin with a slew of vermouths, a foraged bay laurel tincture, and Meyer lemon oil.

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