Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In just about eight months, seven different whiskeys have arrived at Drinkhacker HQ, and today we’re finally getting down to reviewing them all. Let’s fire away at this septet of whiskeys. This is without doubt a whiskey that requires time and patience to open up and evolve. flag — late last year. 107 proof.

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Whiskey Brandy Rum Bitters 115

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The beauty of the term ‘American Style Whiskey’ is that it encompasses a wide range of whiskey styles. From American single malts to experimental spirits, American whiskeys can appeal to a very wide range of palates, and allow distilleries room for experimentation. Keep an eye out! 40 as the one destined for bottling.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Vodka Gin 105

Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What goes up must come down, and thats been the case with the brandy and Cognac category. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Known for its versatility, brandy brings more than just tradition to the glass.

Brandy 52

Brandy Mixologist Bar Club 52

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Image via Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey & PR News Wire Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey lovers will soon have a new holiday destination in Apsen, with the opening of Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge being announced on 20th February. And so, the two established Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey.

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Whiskey Brandy Promotion Promoter 104

VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

For one Oregon winemaker, that story has a different twist – the turning of smoke-tainted wine into brandy and, by extension, whiskey. Instead, they learned from a fellow winemaker about that person’s attempt to distill some ruined wine into brandy at an Oregon distillery. So here we are, early 2024.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Wine Bitters 105

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In new releases this week, Westward Whiskey unveils Milestone No.2 Old Overholt releases the 2024 Extra Aged rye, and Hudson Whiskey finishes in Calvados Casks. Let’s take a closer look at some notable new whiskey releases in the USA this week. Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No.2

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Rum Brandy 98

Drinkhacker

MARCH 2, 2024

With Bhakta, his eponymous second act in spirits, Raj has leaned into highly aged brandy, rum, blends , and bourbon. Announced in January 2024, Bhakta 2013 Straight Rye Whiskey is 10 year, 8 month-old MGP rye finished in Calvados casks (of which Bhakta’s team has seemingly plenty to choose from). It clocks in at 107.6

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Brandy Whiskey Rum Bottling 122

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

The double-blind tasting competition is held annually and features everything from whiskey and bourbon to tequila and vodka. Held by the Wine Country Network, the 2024 Denver International Spirits Competition took place in Broomfield, CO, between March 2nd and March 10th, 2024. Stagg, an iconic figure in bourbon history.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Bottling Vodka Gin 105

The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 22, 2024

The Global Spirits Masters Competition (GSMC), home of the American Whiskey Masters, is one of the most fierce competitions in the spirits industry. In 2023, The GSMC received an unprecedented number of entries for the American Whiskey Masters, demonstrating the growth of the sector in recent years.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Bottling Brandy Club 111

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The International Whisky Competition (IWC) 2024 saw the return of numerous prominent bourbon expressions, each vying for a gold medal in the prestigious contest. With tasting notes, prices, where to buy, and what is behind each expression – here are the best bourbons according to the 2024 International Whisky Competition.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Bottling Brandy Vodka 105

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Credit: Heaven’s Door Heaven’s Door, an American whiskey brand founded by Bob Dylan and Marc Bushala, has announced a new venture named The Exploration Series. The first release in the series is a five year old Tennessee whiskey that was finished in Calvados casks and toasted oak staves. The whiskey is bottled at 54% ABV.

Brandy 105

Brandy Whiskey Bottling 105

Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Peach brandy 1 ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake.

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Simple Syrup Mixologist Vodka Muddling 92

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. Since the whiskey boom in the mid-2010s, some states are practically neck deep in craft bourbon.

Brandy 134

Brandy Whiskey Bottling Liquor 134

Drinkhacker

JULY 2, 2024

What’s also showcased in this more recent iteration is a tremendous amount of dark fruit – brandied cherries, currants and grape skin – along with generous dark caramel and Bit-O-Honey notes. Those qualities are still on display with a sturdy oak foundation that never lets things become too saccharine.

Brandy 111

Brandy Bottling Whiskey 111

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. For the 2024 winners, a medal is just the beginning. Best in Show Winners — L.A.

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Bottling Rum Bitters Vodka 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Old Landmark Bourbon (four-year-old, 86 proof, from Illinois); and Macy’s “40” Whiskey (a blend containing 40 percent Kentucky juice, 86 proof). It also sold two brands of in-house rye , two types of Scotch , a vodka , brandy , and several cordials. Van Winkle first provided liquid for multiple whiskey brands for The Berghoff.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Liquor Rum Gin 111

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Outside of the maturation in fresh American oak, we have finishing across rum, cognac, and apple brandy casks. Read the full article at Review: 15 Stars Triple Cask II 2024 The apples make themselves well-known throughout the whole review.

Brandy 98

Brandy Rum Bottling Whiskey 98

Drinkhacker

MAY 24, 2024

Whiskey and brandy have held international acclaim for eons, but could tequila be the next craze? In April 2024, Wonk Press released The Tequila Ambassador Version Originale. While the spirit does not have the longevity of notoriety of whiskey or brandy, tequila is ripe with history.

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Tequila Brandy Whiskey 119

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

In our March/April 2024 issue , we explore the depth of today’s vermouth category. Great with a splash of soda, the noir could also brighten up a Manhattan (especially if you go 50:50 with a robust rye whiskey ). This vermouth is bold enough to stand up to any whiskey in a Manhattan or Rob Roy.

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Aperitif Bitters Wine Bartender 262

Cheers

JULY 30, 2024

Limestone Branch Distillery has announced the annual release of Yellowstone Bourbon Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In the 2024 release, Beam sought out spirits to complement the natural flavors in the extra-aged bourbon. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750-ml.

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Brandy Whiskey Bottling 59

Cheers

MAY 20, 2024

Noting the rising consumer tastes for tropical flavors, ready-to-serve cocktail brand and Rising Star winner On the Rocks Premium Cocktails debuted a new Strawberry Daiquiri flavor in February 2024. Because the music festivals have worked so well for BeatBox Beverages, Fenchel says 2024 will hold a similar strategy.

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Promoter Promotion Vodka Tequila 104

Drinkhacker

APRIL 1, 2024

Hopkinsville won’t quite be in the path of totality during next week’s eclipse, but it was in the path during the 2017 eclipse — and it’ll be close enough in 2024 to warrant making a celebratory moonshine and bourbon for the occasion bottled as the Official Bourbon/Moonshine of the Total Solar Eclipse.

Brandy 111

Brandy Whiskey Bottling 111

Cheers

JULY 24, 2024

Blackberry brandy 1 oz. Print Barrel Of Berries Course Drinks Keyword creme de mure, lime, raspberry puree, Simple syrup, whiskey Ingredients 2 oz. The post Frozen Drinks for 2024 appeared first on Cheers. Light rum 1 oz. Dark rum ¼ oz. Pour into glass.

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Simple Syrup Mixologist Liqueur Rum 75

The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The recent change in legislation by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which states that American single malt whiskey does not need to be aged in virgin American white oak casks, has opened up many doors for producers. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey The Stranahan’s range include multi-award-winning single malt whiskeys.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Brandy Rum 98

VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

The world of American whiskey is one simultaneously dominated by both trends and tradition. From HAZMAT-level whiskey to single barrel and single rickhouse bourbons , there’s seemingly always something new for enthusiasts and collectors to pine over.

Whiskey 124

Whiskey Brandy Rum Alcohol 124

The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In new American whiskey and bourbon releases this week, Milam & Green expands its Wildlife Collection and Chattanooga bottles in bond. Milam & Green Barn Owl Single Barrel Bourbon Credit: Milam & Greene Whiskey Expanding its iconic Wildlife Series, Milam & Green Whiskey has launched the new Barn Owl Single Barrel Bourbon.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Bottling Alcohol 98

Spiritz

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In the year closing December 2024 issue , we covered an exclusive interview with Harish Chandra Semwal, the visionary Excise Commissioner of Uttarakhand, whose progressive policies are revolutionising the state’s alcobev landscape.

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Brandy Whiskey 55

VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

And if you’re a whiskey fan, October is also a time to get excited about Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Week , which takes place from October 11th to the 20th. Known as the Father of Bourbon, it was his decision to age whiskey in charred oak barrels in 1798 that made a notable difference in whiskey making.

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Barback Barback Simple Syrup Whiskey 105

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Average price: $40 Rating: 89 See Review Old Line Spirits Case 1 Rum Whiskey Cask Finish After seven years aging in ex-bourbon barrels in the Caribbean, this 50-percent-ABV rum matures for a further three years in Old Line American Single Malt casks in Baltimore. The article The 30 Best Rums for 2024 appeared first on VinePair.

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Rum Bottling Liquor Vodka 105

Drinkhacker

MAY 11, 2024

While Bishop made an early name for himself at Spirits of French Lick, in April 2024, he announced his departure from French Lick as he moves to a bigger role in an upstart distillery in southern Indiana, Old Homestead Distilling. If French Lick sounds slightly familiar, it’s the hometown of basketball legend Larry Bird.

Brandy 105

Brandy Whiskey Alcohol 105

Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA (July 25, 2024): The New Orleans Spirits Competition (NOSC) presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF) is pleased to announce the 2024 “Spirits of the Year” winners from its third annual competition. NOSC is proud to partner with Imbibe Magazine as the competition’s official 2024 Media Partner.

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Speed Rack Vodka Gin Brandy 52

Drinkhacker

JUNE 12, 2024

However, in April 2024, Alan Bishop announced his departure for an upstart distillery in southern Indiana, Old Homestead. I’ve enjoyed whiskey for as long as legally allowed to do so. Just prior to the pandemic, I began enjoying quality whiskey, so I started a small collection of bottles. 100 proof.

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Gin Whiskey Brandy Bitters 115

Cheers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Pantone Color of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz. The Harvest Peach at The Lobby Lounge & RawBar in the Fairmont Pacific Rim combines brandy with lemon and white peach, topped with prosecco. After the more in-your-face Viva Magenta of 2023 , Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others.

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Liqueur Gin Bitters Pilsner 103

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 29, 2024

Whiskey can be ‘finished’ in a wide variety of casks including sherry, port, wine, and Mizunara. Cask finishing allows whiskey creators, distillers, and blenders to explore new profiles in their finished product, with the finishing casks imbuing the whiskey with new and exciting flavors.

Whiskey 52

Whiskey Stout Rum Bitters 52

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 10, 2024

In 2024 Rémy Martin, one of the big four Cognac houses, turns 300 years old. The introduction of copper still technology combined with the inadvertent maturing of the brandwijn in casks when transporting the spirit back to Holland formed the basis for the brandy, and eventually Cognac, that we know today.

Brandy 105

Brandy Wine Bottling Alcohol 105

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Sazerac cocktail is my favorite whiskey cocktail. What I have found in said adventure is that the choice of whiskey in your Sazerac cocktail can make a huge difference to the final product. Some will pack a punch, and some will infuse the cocktail with wonderful whiskey flavors. Outstanding.

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Whiskey Bitters Signature Cocktails Rum 52

Good Spirits News

JUNE 28, 2024

15 STARS TRIPLE CASK II BOURBON The second batch of 15 Stars Triple Cask features a blend of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskeys aged 16 and 8 years. Then the blend is finished in three casks: cognac, rum, and apple brandy. The 2024 release features some malted rye in the bourbon recipe. Each release differs from previous years.

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Whiskey Bottling Brandy Rum 65