Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

La Maison & Velier’s Transcontinental Rum Line (aka TCRL ) is back with new editions, and unlike the 2023 bottlings, these are not single cask releases. Here’s all the details (and our thoughts) for your rum-sipping pleasure. All are 700ml bottles. 86 proof. 100 proof. 110 proof.

Rum 104

Rum Infusions Bottling 104

VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

A popular and once-ubiquitous Jamaican rum has become mysteriously scarce this year. Wray & Nephew Overproof is practically synonymous with overproof rum. It’s by far one of Jamaica’s most popular rums, and can be found behind most bars in the U.S. But then I realized, oh, man, it’s really tough to find a bottle.

Rum 115

Rum Inventory Mixologist Alcohol 115

Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Meanwhile, a well-aged rum is unlikely to cause sticker shock. This turn has caught the attention of most if not all rum producers. Sipping represents today 18% of rum consumption, a drastic shift.” Which is good news for the category. It’s a change of mindset.”

Rum 97

Rum Tequila Craft Beer Whiskey 97

Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

18 The Cocktail Cabinet: Whiskey Cards Pair this midcentury-style deck of 50 whiskey cocktail recipe cards by prolific cocktail author Kara Newman with a bottle of the good stuff for a gift any whiskey drinker would appreciate. Either bundle it with a favorite bottle of booze or the 7-ounce capacity flask. .

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Rum Liqueur Wine Whiskey 245

Cheers

JULY 18, 2024

Appleton Estate has launched Hearts Collection 1998, the latest release from this annual series of vintage-dated, extra-aged rums. It was selected by master blender Dr. Joy Spence in partnership with rum connoisseur Luca Gargano. Its striking vanilla notes and silky finish make this an ideal rum for sipping and savoring.”

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Bottling Rum 80

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

On Monday, Mount Gay Rum announced the second installment in its Single Estate Series: 24_02_Vt18d2. The Single Estate Series was launched in October 2023 to showcase varying elements of the Barbados estate’s terroir, with each spirit made exclusively from sugar cane grown on the St. Lucy property.

Rum 88

Rum Bottling 88

Cheers

MARCH 13, 2024

Kentucky-based Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the second release in its Yellowstone Special Finishes Collection: Yellowstone Rum Cask Finish. The new release starts with Yellowstone’s traditional bourbon mash bill and then ages for nine weeks in casks that previously held rum distilled using molasses from sugarcane grown in Cuba.

Rum 89

Rum Whiskey Bottling 89

Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Mark Reynier’s terroir-focused rum line, Renegade , has been pumping out new offerings since we last tasted a pair of pre-cask selections in early 2023. But today, we’re exploring two more unaged, single farm bottlings. This is the Renegade rum to put on your shelf. 100 proof.

Rum 101

Rum Zero-Proof Bottling Whiskey 101

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?

Gin 130

Gin Tequila Whiskey Rum 130

The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 12, 2023

A well-earned win for one of the oldest names in Jamaican rum – Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River Casks saw off stiff competition to be named The Whisky Exchange Rum of the Year 2023. Observations: Here we have an excellent example of rum bottled without added flavourings or sugar, as per Jamaican regulations.

Rum 52

Rum Promoter Promotion Bottling 52

VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

While not as popular as Spanish and Portuguese fortified wine casks, rum barrel finishing is hardly atypical, either, with brands like Balvenie (The Caribbean Cask 14) and Angel’s Envy (Rye Finished in Caribbean Rum Casks) even making such expressions part of their core lineups. 7 from High N’ Wicked. Seale label.

Rum 98

Rum Whiskey Stout Wine 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

We’re all for buying bottles for our loved ones during the holidays, whether they’re beginner-friendly bourbons , blancos for agave geeks , or stellar Syrahs. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Norton & Company, May 2023.

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Gin Rum Bartender Bartending 119

VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. rum industry. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”

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Bottling Rum Bitters Vodka 105

VinePair

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Here, we’ve put together a timeline of some of the most iconic bottles throughout modern(ish) Scotch history. Bottle: Bowmore No. Bottle: The Founder’s Reserve 1906: Dewar’s White Label Is Introduced At the turn of the century, J.A. More than half the Scotch on the market these days is produced by Diageo and Pernod Ricard.

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Bottling Rum Brandy Wine 111

Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Caleño, the tropical non-alcoholic spirit brand that bottles up the vibes of Colombia, today announced the launch of two new flavoured non-alcoholic rums – White Coconut Rum and Mango & Passion Fruit Rum. “Rum is also having a moment, with the UK market now the third-largest in the world, valued at £1.17

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Rum Alcohol Gin Bar 52

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With 2023, that’s all changing. With this “Spirited Xchange” collection, Diageo is leaning on its global footprint and introducing some expressions that are unlike anything previously seen in the collection, including a bold range of finishes in wine, rum, tequila, and other cask types — sometimes in combination.

Tequila 95

Tequila Rum Wine Whiskey 95

VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As we swap out our autumnal decor for twinkle lights and snowflakes, it’s time to start thinking about the best bottles to gift the drinks lovers in our lives. But whether it be for a bourbon newcomer or the tater of all taters, the perfect bottle exists for everyone. Read on for the seven best bottles to give this holiday season.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Rum Bottling Bartender 111

Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Before opening Cavaña in January 2023, the management team took an in-depth South American research trip to understand the deep-rooted history of various Latin cultures. The expansive and well-curated selection of spirits includes high-end and imported mezcals, tequilas, piscos, gins and rum.

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Sommelier Bottle Service Rum Brandy 88

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 24, 2023

It was another tough year for the whisky nerds among us – which is, well, all of us – as we tried to pare down the hundreds of options we reviewed throughout 2023 and come up with a list of the ten that excited us the most. Yes, we heard your cries from last year: Too many luxe unicorns, not enough attainable juice.

Whiskey 90

Whiskey Rum Wine Bottling 90

VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

A simple blend of rum, sugar, and arabica coffee, Kahlúa has been produced in Veracruz, Mexico, since 1936 and it’s as iconic as it is delicious. Add a teaspoon of it to a Negroni or a tropical rum drink and see where experimentation takes you, or go classic with a White Russian.

Liqueur 105

Liqueur Aperitif Digestif Infusions 105

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Mount Gay launched its Single Estate Series rum last year to great acclaim, the end-product of an eight-year journey that began with acquiring its own 324-acre sugar cane estate in 2015 and using that cane to make its own molasses, ferment its own juice, distill rum from that juice, and age it in barrels — all on site.

Rum 101

Rum Bottling Bar 101

VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Despite recent challenges — like stiff stateside competition in tequila, American whiskey , and rum as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine impacting sales and exports in the region — vodka maintains strong standing globally. While a few bottles on this list are known bar and household staples, we guarantee there are a few you’ve yet to try.

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Vodka Tinctures Tequila Rum 98

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This spirit perfectly captures the cozy vibes of curling up by the fire with a good book, making the holiday season an ideal time to find a special bottle to gift — or keep for yourself. At an average price of $26, this bottle is a home-bar all-star that can be sipped neat or used in a wide range of cocktails.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Bottling Beer 98

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Maker’s Mark’s 2023 Cellar Aged release was a huge hit, and the company knew it would be. That’s why they slapped a date on the front of the bottle, to assure us that round 2 would be coming soon enough. And spoiler: It’s just as good as 2023’s release.

Whiskey 110

Whiskey Rum Bottling 110

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It was another tough year for the whisky nerds among us – which is, well, all of us – as we tried to pare down the hundreds of options we reviewed throughout 2023 and come up with a list of the ten that excited us the most. Yes, we heard your cries from last year: Too many luxe unicorns, not enough attainable juice.

Whiskey 68

Whiskey Rum Wine Bottling 68

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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Beer Pilsner IPA Stout 124

Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

And here’s a look back at our 2023 Thanksgiving roundup. Print Fall Regatta Course Drinks Keyword cinnamon, Ginger syrup, honey, lemon, Simple syrup, spiced rum, vanilla Ingredients 2 oz. Sailor Jerry spiced rum ½ oz. Jeptha Creed Bottled-In-Bond bourbon ½ oz.

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Simple Syrup Tinctures Muddling Mixologist 92

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

New bourbon whiskey releases in the USA include a rum cask finish from Yellowstone Bourbon, a double-oaked bourbon from Pursuit United, and an Apera cask-finished bourbon from Rabbit Hole Distillery. Rum, being distilled from molasses, is very sweet and therefore imparts a unique flavour onto the bourbon. by the end of March.

Rum 97

Rum Whiskey Bottling 97

BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd.

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Bitters Bartender Bartending Tiki 166

The Whisky Exchange

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Please welcome the Diageo Special Releases 2023 – Spirited Xchange. This range of bottlings pops up once year to showcase different takes on whiskies from Diageo’s various Scottish distilleries. The 2023 Special Releases takes a selection of familiar names – and one less so – and looks at them through a lens of collaboration.

Tequila 52

Tequila Bottling Wine Pub 52

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 23, 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). The final article examines newcomer Piccadily Distilleries Indri single malt brand, the highly regarded winner of the Whiskies of the World Awards 2023.

Liquor 105

Liquor Alcohol Rum Bottling 105

Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

LP has also collaborated with numerous celebrities and companies, providing curated cocktails and mocktails for events such as Disney Food & Wine and the 2023 Emmy Awards. It’s well-stocked with a variety of high-quality spirits, including gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum.

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Mixology Mocktails Alcohol Bar 221

The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

A category of alcohol known as Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), which includes the majority of India’s distilled spirits labeled and sold domestically as ‘whisky’ is closer in consistency to rum due to being distilled from molasses. What Are The Top Indian Single Malt Whisky Brands?

Alcohol 97

Alcohol Bottling Liquor Rum 97

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Its numerous awards, including a gold medal at the 2023 American Whiskey Masters, reflect its popularity. This is, by no means, a cheap bottle of bourbon and is probably best reserved for special occasions and gifts. As such, we can assume that the 2023 version is the one that has been awarded here. Bottled at 135 proof (67.5%

Whiskey 104

Whiskey Bottling Brandy Vodka 104

VinePair

MARCH 29, 2024

The brand’s flagship Spiced Rum was introduced to the United States in 1984 and was an instant hit, thanks in part to its now ubiquitous pirate-emblazoned label. Captain Morgan is now the third best-selling rum in the world according to The Spirits Business, selling roughly 12 million cases of the stuff per year.

Rum 102

Rum Infusions Bottling Vodka 102

Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s the follow-up to his first book released in July 2023, Cask Strength: The Story of the Barrel, the Secret Ingredient in Your Drink. Gerrard gives attention to the big names in smuggling, such as Al Capone and George Remus, but also tells the story of Rum Row.

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Bar Liquor Rum Alcohol 98

Good Spirits News

JANUARY 12, 2024

CATOCTIN CREEK RABBLE ROUSER BOTTLED IN BOND RYE 6 YEAR Made to commemorate Catoctin Creek’s 15th anniversary, the brand announces their oldest release to date: a 6 year-old Rabble Rouser Bottled in Bond Rye Whiskey. This limited edition will be released on February 14, 2023 both online and via retailers nationwide.

Rum 62

Rum Tequila Whiskey Alcohol 62