Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. This version uses pisco as the base spirit with gin for seasoning, creating a vibrant yet balanced profile, she explains.

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Brandy Mixologist Club Inventory 97

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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Whiskey Bottling Vodka Gin 116

A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

However, as reflected in the 2020 Cocktail Trends Report , the #1 trend is low/no alcohol drinks. In it, you’ll find the guidance to make your own Zero ABV backbar inspired by gin, whiskey, tequila, Triple Sec, mezcal, rum, Amaro, Chartreuse, Fernet, Campari, and classic bitters. I started with gin.

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Mocktails Zero-Proof Tinctures Alcohol 233

Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Ritual brand’s award-winning 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, enabling the brand to participate credibly in top cocktail serves and occasions.

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Zero-Proof Aperitif Tequila Rum 107

VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It was a photo of a bottle of Beefeater Gin sitting on a shelf at a Maryland liquor store, showing an ABV of 40 percent. “I Indeed, without so much as a press release, Beefeater has quietly — some might say sneakily — lowered the proof of its flagship gin in the U.S. It had been a marvelous gin at 47 percent.

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Bar Gin Liquor Bottling 130

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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Gin Vodka Bottling 52

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its reach and popularity is demonstrated by the vast collection available on The Whiskey Wash Shop. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery. Some of the Connoisseurs Choice whiskies available on The Whiskey Wash Shop.

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Gin Bottling Whiskey Wine 98

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. Available at select retailers worldwide beginning October 2024.

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Whiskey Rum Brandy Bottling 72

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. In fiscal year 2020, Diageo acquired a minority stake in Ritual through Distill Ventures.

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Zero-Proof Aperitif Alcohol Liquor 101

Spiritz

JUNE 24, 2024

Triggered by Passion Whiskey has always been a passion of Varchasvi. When he went to the US, he would see the great whiskey brands that had amazing tradition and heritage built into their stories. In the early 2000s, he started working on this passion and purchased a few barrels of whiskey to pursue the beginning of his dream.

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Whiskey Tequila Vodka Gin 49

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The inaugural whisky release from Isle of Raasay Distillery hit the shelves in 2020. 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.

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Gin Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 105

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Distillers just getting started needed ready cash flow, and the unaged neutral spirit — America’s top-selling category — gave them something to offer consumers while their whiskey matured. But, Little says, the vodka was “an afterthought”; whiskey was always the focus. Once ubiquitous, craft vodka soon gave way to whiskey.

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Vodka Whiskey Tequila Bottle Service 111

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Founded in 2020 by Bonnie and Nate Randall, Hinterhaus Distilling is a small, family-owned, craft distilling operation that has been quietly putting out experimental and award winning spirits. Nate Randall does both.

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Whiskey Wine Vodka Rum 52

A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

When the pandemic craziness hit in 2020 and creating great cocktails at home suddenly became all the rage, the sales of Chartreuse skyrocketed. 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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Liqueur Bitters Bar Aperitif 130

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Not only do I get to explore fun topics applicable to all whiskey and spirits, but it also helps me look for certain flavors & experiences in the tasting. Well, it happened for the first time; I had to completely re-write an article.

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Whiskey Wine Vodka Bitters 52

Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Watering The Garden drink at the Cascade Bar, made with strawberry-infused Hendrick’s gin, Pimm’s, elderflower, lime and basil, arrives in a small brass watering can. The second, which sailed from 1995 to 2020, had the largest number of balcony cabins at that time, and the cruise line’s first 24-hour cafe.

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Infusions Vodka Tequila Wine 111

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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Alcohol Zero-Proof Aperitif Mocktails 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Mars partnered with the Chichibu Distillery to commemorate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Five years before the games were set to kick off, both brands traded new-make whiskey from their distilleries and left them to age in the other’s maturation warehouse. At the Tsunuki distillery, the brand also distills a gin.

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Gin Wine IPA Infusions 98

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Yes, the short answer is that pure distilled whiskey (or whisky) is considered gluten free, even if produced from wheat, barley, or rye grain. The distillation process removes gluten proteins, meaning most whiskey can be safely enjoyed by people with celiac disease. The whiskey distillation process removes gluten compounds.

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Beer Whiskey Alcohol Liqueur 52

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Its reach and popularity is demonstrated by the vast collection available on The Whiskey Wash Shop. Additionally, we’ll examine the opening of The Cairn Distillery and a dedicated gin distillery. Some of the Connoisseurs Choice whiskies available on The Whiskey Wash Shop.

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Gin Bottling Whiskey Wine 52

Drink Me

MAY 31, 2023

Italian gin from ENGINE reflects the Italian love of fast cars Try this aromatic Italian gin in an ice cold Gin & Tonic with a garnish of sage or a classic Negroni , consumed frequently through The White Lotus. So cheeky yet so yummy. Serve over ice.

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Highball Gin Wine Beer 52

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 6, 2024

This feeling peaked for us at our event in partnership with Kikori Rice Whiskey at Oakland’s Viridian Bar. And, it really felt like it as BlackPink, Onra and Night Tempo blared on the speakers, baijiu and rice whiskey shots were being poured, and we all drank boozy boba and toddies with sweet dumplings in them.

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Bartending Bartender Bar Hospitality 59

Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 6, 2024

This feeling peaked for us at our event in partnership with Kikori Rice Whiskey at Oakland’s Viridian Bar. And, it really felt like it as BlackPink, Onra and Night Tempo blared on the speakers, baijiu and rice whiskey shots were being poured, and we all drank boozy boba and toddies with sweet dumplings in them.

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Bartending Bartender Bar Hospitality 52

Spiritsfully

JANUARY 9, 2022

People’s desire for high-quality cocktails really grew in 2020 and 2021. Tequila + Gin & vodka. 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.

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Alcohol Infusions Vodka Rum 52

Imbibe Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

” But online you can peruse the 15 pages of offerings—liqueurs, gin, rum, calvados, and whiskey—listed under the heading “Hardcore Porn.” ” Currently, the priciest pour is the 1894 Turf Club Old Rye Whiskey at $1,995. But Goldfarb’s favorite sip was the vintage Chartreuse from the 1920s.

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Inventory Club Liqueur Whiskey 287

Chilled Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The Skrewball Baster Set features seven 50ml shot basters, a wooden holder, and a gravy boat for filling with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey—all for just $11.28 Each Skrewball Shot Baster is designed to deliver the perfect single serve of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, complete with a baster bulb shaped like Skrewball’s iconic sheep logo.

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Whiskey Gin Liqueur Tequila 241

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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Gin Infusions Bottling Vodka 89

VinePair

MARCH 31, 2025

Imagine a craft whiskey with impeccable bona fides: delicious flavor, a genuinely interesting backstory, and a history of breaking new ground. By all rights, such a whiskey should be wildly successful, popular, and beloved and certainly not overlooked. But timing, strategy, and constrained production have held it back for decades.

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Whiskey Craft Beer Beer Head Bartender 109

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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Whiskey Rum Bottling Liquor 98

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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Alcohol Gin Vodka Rum 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Since 2020, VinePair has released our annual ranking of the 50 best spirits of the year. Expect to encounter all facets of American whiskey represented, as well as stellar offerings from Scotland and Japan. Most exciting of all: Every year since this roundup’s inception, a whiskey has clinched the No. 1 spot, but not this year.

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Tequila Rum Gin Vodka 122

VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Made with gin , house-made bianco vermouth , bianco amaro, and Wandering Barman’s signature juniper tincture, the cocktail is floral and herbaceous, delivering notes of gentian root, juniper, and citrus zest, with a pleasant vermouth sweetness on the finish. Espresso Negroni Launched in 2020 amid Covid-19 lockdowns, New York Cocktail Co.

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Bottling Bitters Vodka Gin 103

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 3, 2025

has unveiled its second annual Archive Release, offering whiskey collectors a chance to acquire some of the distillery’s most limited and historically significant bottles from past years. Historic First Releases Among Offerings The collection includes Copperworks’ historic Release 001, the distillery’s very first whiskey.

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Gin Whiskey Stout Bottling 54

VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

Founded in 2020, Wilderton was originally a non-alcoholic distillery crafting non-alcoholic spirits with botanicals from the Pacific Northwest. Price: $37 / 750 mL bottle Ritual Zero Proof Established in 2019, Chicago-based Ritual Zero Proof currently offers non-alcoholic whiskey , gin, tequila, rum , and aperitif alternatives.

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Alcohol Zero-Proof Mocktails Aperitif 115

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The SMWS opened its fourth UK venue and members rooms in January 2020, located at 38 Bath Street, Glasgow. SMWS Today The SMWS now bottles around 500 casks a year, diversifying its spirit range to also include single grain, world whiskies, rum, gin, cognac, and other spirits.

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Bottling Beer Bar Club 98

VinePair

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Maybe 20 percent of them will order the Defying Gravi-Tea, an Elphaba -hued green tea cocktail with Irish whiskey , ginger syrup, lemon and mint; or Witch’s Brew, a Malibu rum-spiked soy milk horchata with orgeat and cinnamon served in a tulip glass. Between 2009 and 2020 AMC opened 50 dine-in theaters, per The New York Times.

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Liquor Bar Beer Wine 111