The Whiskey Wash

MAY 31, 2024

Last week, I wrote a rundown of all of the Platinum medal-winning bourbons from the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This week, continuing the breakdown of the 82 Platinum medal winners (across all categories), I will take a look at the Platinum medal-winning American whiskeys.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Until fairly recently, gin was considered an “old person’s drink” here in the U.S. The Covid-19 pandemic and its stay-at-home order only accelerated gin’s journey from professional back bars onto home bar carts nationwide, with volume sales swelling by 2.5 last year, gin continues to battle it out on American soil. in July 2017.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) 2024 recently published the results of this year’s contest. 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.

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Whiskey Bottling Vodka Gin 116

Drinkhacker

AUGUST 9, 2024

Northern California’s Griffo Distillery enticed us with its recent release of whiskey distilled from Lagunitas’ The Waldos beer, so we’re diving back into the distillery’s offerings with a deeper dive into some of its more mainstream, permanent releases. The finish is tight but earthy, with a mineral kick.

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Gin Liqueur Stout Vodka 111

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Tennessee Whiskey Trail has welcomed Peg Leg Porker Spirits and Stable Reserve Distillery as two new members. Image credits: Peg Leg Porker Spirits and Stable Reserve Distillery The Tennessee Whiskey Trail has announced the addition of two new trail members: Stable Reserve Distillery and Peg Leg Porker Spirits.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 1, 2024

The TAG Global Spirits Awards 2024 judges have named the ‘Best In Show’ bourbons and American whiskeys. Previously, I broke down the best American whiskeys and bourbons as named in the 2023 TAG Global Spirits Awards. Looking for more award-winning whiskeys? The results are in! Check out the rest of my Awards Series.

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Whiskey Bottling Vodka Gin 116

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. JW: I’m a different person.

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Gin Whiskey Brandy Bitters 102

The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 14, 2024

Irish whiskey is seeing a boom in popularity in overseas markets, with the USA seeming to have a particular love of spirit from the Emerald Isle. As such, the competition for medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC) was fierce in the Irish whiskey category. Read up on other award-winning whiskeys here.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In light of the festival and the growing prominence of English whisky, the 2024 World Whiskies Awards have highlighted some remarkable expressions. This English single malt whiskey is distilled from 100% malted barley and aged in a first-fill bourbon cask. It then undergoes a finishing period in an Imperial Stout-seasoned barrel.

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Photo: PubClub.com The spirits are up – literally and deservedly so – for the 2024 San Diego Spirits Festival. The 2024 dates of the San Diego Spirts Festival are Saturday and Sunday, Oct. This Irish whiskey has a prime pouring area at the Spirits Festival. Here are the dates, drinks, tickets, location and information.

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Live Music Live Music Tequila Vodka 52

Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Its more recent program spotlights current trends and seasonality, among other factors, and has earned Hilton the Best Overall recognition in the 2024 BevX Awards. For instance, if we were to come out with an Espresso Martini program now [in late 2024], that would feel totally out of place and as if we were late to the game.”

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PubClub

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Photo: PubClub.com The spirits are up – literally and deservedly so – for the 2024 San Diego Spirits Festival. ” The 2024 dates of the San Diego Spirts Festival are Saturday and Sunday, Oct. ” The 2024 dates of the San Diego Spirts Festival are Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 & 20. 19 & 20.

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Live Music Live Music Tequila Vodka 52

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.

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Whiskey Bottling Brandy Vodka 105

Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

B Straightaway Cocktails Oregon Old Fashioned – Whiskey (unspecified), simple syrup, and “bitters of filbert & fir.” The whiskey is what feels lacking here, landing with a bit of a dull thud, short on character, when it is supposed to be carrying the load. 80 proof. I didn’t finish it. 60 proof.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Following up on a Q&A with DiMonriva in our January/February 2024 issue , we asked him which cocktails he thinks every home bartender should have in their repertoire. Martini “The Martini lives and dies depending on the juxtaposition of vermouth and gin,” says DiMonriva. “The Whiskey Sour itself is an easy build.

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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.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Boulder Spirits , the Colorado-based producer of American single malts and bourbon whiskeys, has announced the opening of a new retail store in Boulder. The store will open in the historic Pearl Street Mall on November 30th, 2024, which also happens to be Small Business Saturday.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 24, 2024

The San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2024 In May 2024 the most recent SFWSC results were released. There were a total of 82 Platinum medal winners across all categories, including bourbon, whiskey, gin, vodka, and liqueurs. Let’s start with a widely recognized name in the bourbon industry: W.L. Distilling Co.

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Whiskey Bottling Liqueur Vodka 116

The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 26, 2024

So, today, I thought we could take a look at the best American whiskeys. Many blends, ryes, and Bottled-In-Bond American whiskeys were entered into the competition last year. Looking for more award-winning bourbons and whiskeys? Looking for more award-winning bourbons and whiskeys? Only seven were named “Best In Show”.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 28, 2024

Augustine City, FL, has been named “2024 Distillery of the Year” by the American Distilling Institute (ADI). It was founded in 2012 by Philip McDaniel and Mike Diaz and, in the space of just 12 years, has become internationally renowned for its artisanal spirits including whiskey, vodka, rum, and gin. Credit: St. Credit: St.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 23, 2024

Credit: The Glenturret The Glenturret , the claimant to the title of ‘Oldest Distillery in Scotland’, has unveiled its 2024 releases, including eight single malts crafted by the legendary Whisky Maker, Bob Dalgarno. ABV – £67 (~$86) 12 Years Old 2024, 46.4% ABV – £67 (~$86) 12 Years Old 2024, 46.4%

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Bottling Gin Scotch Whiskey Whiskey 98

VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin. The absinthe rinse in the glass subtly highlights the botanical notes of the gin. A variation of the more popular Manhattan, the Martinez is a stirred cocktail calling for gin and Maraschino liqueur. 2024) appeared first on VinePair. The beauty is in the simplicity.

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Bartender Bartending Gin Rum 110

The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

WhistlePig Whiskey has teamed up with the Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber to launch a new limited edition whiskey: WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye: Stake F1® Team KICK Sauber Single Barrel. The new whiskey and partnership will see WhistlePig staking $1.77 The limited edition whiskey is now available online for $59.99 per 750ml bottle.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 4, 2024

These are the best Indian Single Malt Whiskies, according to the 2024 SIP Awards. Earlier this year, the SIP Awards announced the results of the 2024 competition. So, today I thought I would take a look at the best Indian single malt whisky according to you, the drinkers, at the 2024 SIP Awards.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

In the mid-20th century, a Macy’s shopper could have left with bags full of not only ties and slippers, but gin and bourbon. And not just any gin or bourbon. Macy’s brand gin and bourbon. I was frankly stunned that this family-oriented store my parents often shopped at had its own brand of gin.

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Whiskey Liquor Rum Gin 111

Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gin, celebrated for its aromatic blend of juniper berries and botanicals, has long held a revered place in the world of spirits. But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Soon, the gin craze began. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Bushmills Irish whiskey ¾ oz. Broker’s Gin ½ oz. Add the gin and enough ice to fill a tall Collins glass.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 16, 2024

Each competition aims to accomplish something unique to the philosophy of the panel, often aimed at highlighting some of the best drinks in the industry whether it be wine, RTDs, gins, or whiskies. This is the ultimate guide to the 2024 International Whisky Competition. The results will be announced on June 18th.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 27, 2024

William Grant & Sons will appear at the 2024 TFWA World Conference & Exhibition in Cannes, highlighting “excellence in execution,” according to a brand press release. Also on show will be gins in William Grant & Sons’ portfolio. The Silent Pool Mediterranean Experience expression will be available at the TFWA 2024.

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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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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Our distilleries are large and small, making everything from single malt whiskey to gin to Amari,” said 2BAR Spirits Founder and Washington Distillers Guild Vice President Nathan Kaiser. “We’re We’re proudly one of the top states in the nation for craft distilling.”

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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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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Nineteen years and hundreds of popped bottles later, the 2024 iteration of the annual celebration, like the wine and spirits served to attendees every year, has only improved with age. What Can Attendees Expect at the 2024 Charleston Wine + Food Festival? Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Charleston Wine + Food Festival.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 9, 2024

Football fans across Europe have been feeling this particularly keenly in recent weeks, during the advancing stages of The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship , more commonly referred to as The Euros. Anxiety – The Negroni The Negroni is the pefect way to alleviate your anxiety when watching the final of the Euros 2024.

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Good Spirits News

MAY 21, 2024

COLLABORATIVE SERIES AMRUT This bottling is the first of three expressions in the brand’s Collaborative Series for 2024. Two long-aged (8 & 9 year-old) Indiana straight rye whiskeys were aged in Amrut Indian Single Malt Whisky barrels for 18 months. Bottled at 86 proof, this is exclusive to the US beginning May 2024.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles. Hey bartenders … speaking of ELEVATING your drinks program, join The Chilled 100 bartender ambassador program and check out our annual Chilled 100 ELEVATE event, 2024!

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 15, 2024

In an innovative collaboration alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins has partnered with craft distiller FEW Spirits to unveil a distinctive bourbon whiskey. The bourbon whiskey is cut from cask strength using tea Billy Corgan, and his wife, Chloé Mendel Corgan at Madame ZuZu’s Emporium.

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