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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Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

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 95

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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Rum Tiki Brandy Bottling 109

VinePair

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Average Price: $55 Rating: 92 See Review Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon Whiskey In 2020, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel hit the bourbon circuit to high acclaim — so much so that bottles often sell for well above MSRP. Nonetheless, if you can track it down for a decent price, you’ll be glad to have a bottle on your bar cart.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Wine Bottling 111

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.

Wine 105

Wine Bottling Alcohol Brandy 105

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.

Whiskey 135

Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135

Good Spirits News

MARCH 29, 2024

Bottled at 106 proof (53% ABV), availability begins March 25, 2024 in Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, Louisiana, Florida, Massachusetts, Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. (SRP It is bottled non chill-filtered at 98 proof. 7 logo design.

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Tequila Whiskey Brandy Bottling 63

VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Since 2020, VinePair has released our annual ranking of the 50 best spirits of the year. 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.

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Tequila Rum Gin Whiskey 80

Cheers

MAY 20, 2024

Jack Daniel’s, which has offering whiskey-based RTDs since 2020, just extended the line with Jack & Ginger Ale RTD in March 2024. Rising Star Grey Goose vodka launched a ready-to-serve Martini cocktail in a bottle in April 2023. Read her recent pieces RTD Trends in 2024 and Brandy and Cognac: Welcoming a New Generation.

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Promoter Promotion Vodka Tequila 95

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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Bar Tequila Bartender Bartending 105

Spiritsfully

JANUARY 9, 2022

People’s desire for high-quality cocktails really grew in 2020 and 2021. Vodka, gin and brandy are in high demand globally and are among the top five spirits consumers are expected to drink in 2022 (look at this study by Bacardi ). They’ve enjoyed honing their cocktail skills. Tequila + Gin & vodka. New Products?

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Alcohol Infusions Vodka Rum 52

VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Then the wonderfully jammy flavor of the wine grapes combined with the brandy barrel comes through and you know you’re in for a treat. After drinking it at a bottle share I completely rethought my approach to aging beers on wine grapes. .” —Nick Panchamé, head brewer, HOMES Brewery, Ann Arbor, Mich.

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Beer Pilsner IPA Stout 124

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