Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The bottle takes its shape from the Tequila Volcano, which can be seen from the distillery. • Rooster Rojo Tequila is launching a Mezcal next year, and Chilled 100 bartenders will be among the first to receive bottles to sample. They are the first tequila brand to use this technique. Innovation is important to the brand. •

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We brainstormed ideas like cork and bottle recycling, community gardens, and creating a system with others to help everyone feel connected and emotionally supported. The post We’re Recapping ELEVATE 2023: Bar Sustainability in an Evolving World Seminar appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

In a veritable sea of rosé, I will fully admit to sometimes grabbing a bottle simply because the label catches my eye. That captivating label, designed by artist Kelsey Wickwire , graces the bottles of the new line from Division founders Kate Norris and Tom Monroe , dubbed Ouest (pronounced “west”).

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Not at Meister Hunter 2023. Lina (who use to professionally yodel – Boevey Fact) produced what were probably the most intricate vessels of the night with both the old and new Jägermeister logo on show along with the poem that adorns every bottle.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 16, 2024

And, as you can see, we haven’t been any more punctual with the 2023 edition. For Wyoming’s 2023 single barrel release the story remains unchanged. Each bottle label denotes the specific barrel ID, in case that’s important to you. Each bottle label denotes the specific barrel ID, in case that’s important to you.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The newest offering for Whiskey Club members is a bottled in bond expression with maturation beyond 7 years. Westward dumped the barrels in June 2024 for Master Blender Miles Monroe to blend and bottle in early July 2024. Westward dumped the barrels in June 2024 for Master Blender Miles Monroe to blend and bottle in early July 2024.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

We sampled plenty of outstanding gins over the last year, and with this feature we profile the greatest hits of 2023. 4 “Sergent Pepper” Gin – Our second Citadelle selection for 2023 is this rarer offering, initially developed in 2021 but something that trickled out internationally pretty slowly. A mountain hike in a bottle.

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Spiritz

APRIL 19, 2024

The Macallan has announced the prestigious The Macallan M 2023 in India from its M Collection, which is a meticulously crafted, age statement whisky that embodies the legacy of craftsmanship and distinctive brand character, reflecting The Macallan’s unique and exceptional spirit.

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Spiritz

JULY 17, 2024

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has advised commuters to comply with state excise regulations while transporting liquor bottles on Metro trains. This follows the 2023 relaxation allowing passengers to carry two sealed liquor bottles each in metros.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Dozens of categories considered, thousands of bottles tasted, and almost 12 months in the making, the publishing of VinePair’s 50 best spirits list marks a major milestone in our calendar and one of our favorite annual traditions. So here they are, VinePair’s 50 best spirits of 2023, tasted and ranked. So what made the cut?

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

2023 Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval, Creative Bottle Design, Woman Owned Brand Mirabeau Riviera Dry Gin Capturing the essence of the French Riviera in every sip, marrying the Mediterranean’s vibrant botanicals with a touch of local lavender.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 7, 2024

For the 2023 release of their apparently annual Green Dot Gin, Procera has taken this approach one rather giant step further, sourcing all the juniper berries, along with leaves and some of the wood, from a single tree in Narok County, Kenya. As with other Procera gins, the bottle is hand blown and beautiful.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 1, 2024

Piccadily Distilleries’ Indri Indian whisky brand gets a special edition in the form of this late-breaking release from the tail end of 2023: Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023 is limited to just 450 bottles, and is a peated single malt that undergoes maturation in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks. No age statement.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 18, 2024

As was the case with the 2022 release , New Belgium’s 2023 Oakspire bottling is barrel aged in Four Roses casks, a decidedly minimal departure compared to previous years’ shifts. bottles are — by comparison with other aged beers — almost sessionable, easy to polish off in one go.

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Beer IPA Infusions Whiskey 115

Drinkhacker

APRIL 22, 2024

The latest rum from the Hemingway-inspired Papa’s Pilar Rum brand is another luxe bottling that not only honors the company’s namesake but also another man, surfing legend Greg Noll. As with all Papa’s Pilar releases, the bottle is fashioned after a WWII canteen. 3000 bottles produced. Was Hemingway a surfer?

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Still Austin ‘s 2023 bonded red corn bourbon was such a hit that it spawned a sequel: For 2024, Bottled in Bond Red Corn is back, but at 5 years old instead of 4. This was even produced in the same distillation season as the 2023 release; it’s just lingered in the barrel for an extra year. And only $5 more to boot.)

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s a graceful bottle that will prove to be a chilled delight during oppressive summer months. A- / $55 / gamblefamilyvineyards.com The post Review: 2023 Gamble Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Wine Bottling 115

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 20, 2024

With this post we look at a pair of releases — a fresh bottling of its iconic Classic Select Cask, and the most recent release of its seasonal Christmas Edition single malt. While the 2021 edition we last saw is finished in a mix of Port and Madeira casks, this 2023 offering is finished in a Single Vintage Colheita Tawny Port Cask.

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Bottling Whiskey 115

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 12, 2024

After an 8 year old expression in Fall 2023 (which didn’t arrive until well into 2024), Heaven Hill’s Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond wheated bourbon is back with a new 10 year old offering, distilled in the Spring of 2014. Old Fitz is almost always a corn-heavy expression and this bottling doesn’t rock the boat.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 19, 2024

In 2023, the ISC completed over twenty days of blind tastings, with thousands of beverages in various categories being judged by a group of 75 industry experts. Since then, numerous distilleries across the country have tried their hands and bottling from a single barrel. Only the most “exceptional” casks are chosen for bottling.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 26, 2024

Previously, I broke down The Best Bourbons According To The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2023. Many blends, ryes, and Bottled-In-Bond American whiskeys were entered into the competition last year. The rye whiskey is also bottled at cask strength for an extra kick. Macy Reserve is a straight rye whiskey, Bottled-In-Bond.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 15, 2024

We missed 2022’s Garryana bottling and the inaugural Solum release, so we’re picking things up here with our look at the latest Garry and our first spin with Solum. Incidentally, the environmentally focused Westland just achieved B Corp status, reflecting its hard efforts put into sustainability. Details, and thoughts, follow.

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Whiskey Bottling 119

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This news arrives on the heels of the Astral Margarita’s recent recognition at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2023) , where it was awarded a Double Gold medal rating—an accolade achieved by very few spirits entries.

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Bar Tequila Bartender Bartending 246

Drinkhacker

JUNE 4, 2024

Today we have the opportunity to try bottles from both ends of the price range: the debut of an accessible and affordable Sauvignon Blanc, and its most coveted, classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Either way, it is another beautiful bottle putting the complexity and charms of Rutherford Cabernets on full display.

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Wine Bottling 111

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Those who simply want to try a quality, modern-day absinthe can look to Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits and Jade Liqueurs. The post We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: The History and Mystery of Absinthe appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

So, what new brews impressed and refreshed in 2023? Maybe I’m showing my age, but I like to think the pendulum is swinging back this way as indicated by the number of pale, light tasty beers I met in 2023. That’s why my favorite of 2023 has to be the Silian Rail kolsch by Cantina Cantina out on the North Fork of Long Island.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 8, 2024

Understanding the costs involved in bottling a cask of whisky can help you understand a fair price if you want to buy a cask In 2023 more that £3 million of losses were reported to Action Fraud over alcohol investments. One way to do that yourself is to turn your cask price into a per bottle price.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2024

being home to over 11,000 wineries, American drinkers have no shortage of options when it comes to great bottles — and their consumption habits prove it. Image retrieved from Davide Angelini via stock.adobe.com The article The States That Drink the Most Wine in America (2023) [Map] appeared first on VinePair. In 2021, the U.S.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

So the next time that one serious collector friend offers you a copita of pechuga that they suitcased back and swear is Pepsi bottle-worthy you won’t have to nod politely while secretly wondering if they’re having a stroke. This is one of those laws that’s regularly flaunted by travelers returning from Mexico with bags full of rare bottles.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2024

“Before we sold our first bottle of Uncle Nearest, we were already funding the college education of Nearest Green’s descendants,” shares Fawn Weaver, Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest. The initiative kicked off on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 15) and this year it will run through Juneteenth (Tuesday, June 19).

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

In just under two years since launch, they have also already won over 32 awards and accolades, including the Pro%f 2023 Century Award and Chilled 100 Bartender Choice Gold Award. The XR bottle retails for $110 to note, and their classic reposado at $65, silver at $45 and Extra Anejo for $135. El Cristiano XR Extra Reposado 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

. “We introduced Juliette, the world’s first artisanal, ultra-premium peach liqueur, in 2023 and have been very pleased with how the spirits community has embraced the brand since our launch.

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BarLifeUK

MARCH 1, 2024

In 2023, Creations’ second year, Nc’nean added two extra UK heats to accommodate the rising number of bartenders wishing to compete, and this year European bartenders will join the action, with two heats being added to the tour, in France and Germany.

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Bartender Bartending Bottling Whiskey 193

BarLifeUK

MAY 3, 2024

As such, I am honoured to be able to support Equal Measures in some small capacity, by donating some of my most prized bottles of Tequila Ocho, some of which have been in my private collection for over 16 years, since we launched the brand.” Full auction lot listing Bottles 1. ABV, 700ml 2.

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Tequila Hospitality Bottling 214

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Bottled at 88 proof, its mash bill consists of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% barley, meticulously crafted with quality heartland-grown corn, limestone-purified water, and the freshest rye and barley ingredients. The brand’s notable achievements in the first year include selling 10,800 bottles, primarily in New Jersey, Kentucky, and online.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It was a bottle in a can, and the can was sealed. And a very special thanks to Gregg Snyder for sharing your time, knowledge, expertise, and most of all—whiskey with us at Chilled ELEVATE 2023. They used to have what they called Chicken C**k. It cost something like ten to fourteen dollars a pint.”

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

In 2023, the size of the global Irish whiskey market grew to over $5 billion for the first time and the projections for growth in the next decade are very strong with an expected annual growth rate of 6.7%. In the meantime, Scotland stepped up and essentially became synonymous with whiskey drinking in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

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