Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

But everyone’s relationship with alcohol is different, and, for me, moderation is key all year long. Fortunately, whether you’re booze-free for a day or the foreseeable future, the caliber and availability of alcohol-free options keeps improving. ounce bottle, compared to 60 milligrams in most espresso shots.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I was really worried about what all these men would think if I came over to their table with a big belly and a bottle of wine. I had never seen a pregnant sommelier, James remembers.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

Makeshift drinks of house party fame like jungle juice (or even Gen Zs beloved Borg ) might take the cake in terms of nuclear alcohol content, but there are better, more balanced options than mixing vodka with Crystal Lite in a milk gallon. While bottles can range in alcohol level, some expressions can reach 75 percent ABV.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

It’s a bottled-in-bond rye meaning that it is at least four years aged and bottled at 100 proof. It retails where I live for around $27 a bottle.” I know many of us are used to grabbing any bottle with a green label and hoping for the best, but don’t sleep on Sazerac Rye in its elegant bottle.

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VinePair

MAY 27, 2025

But in recent years, drinkers have grown fond of bottlings that inch into higher-octane territory, and spirits brands are heeding the call. Since these expressions generally arent diluted with water, theyre not only strong in alcohol content but more concentrated than their counterparts in flavor and texture.

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VinePair

JUNE 13, 2025

Regardless of the differences between different rum styles, anyone shopping for a bottle needs to consider how they intend to enjoy it. In those, the alcohol just overwhelms the flavor for my palate after the mid-50s and 60s.” You want it to have enough alcohol to deliver an assertive profile, but not so much that it’s going to burn.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2025

bitters are sold under the non-potable alcohol designation, a category that requires approval from the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). This category includes products like vanilla extract, so while they contain alcohol, theyre sold as ingredients to be used in a greater product, rather than for direct consumption like alcoholic beverages.

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VinePair

JUNE 2, 2025

The wines made predominantly from the Moscato Bianco grape are aromatic, fruity, and lower in alcohol, making them perfect for long, lazy afternoons or aperitivo hours. The wine has a relatively low, food-friendly alcohol count between 6 8 percent and 11 percent for the brut version. This article is sponsored by Consorzio Asti DOCG.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s a subcategory stuffed with tried-and-true labels and buzzy emerging brands, but there are some splendid bottles that fly under the radar — and this collection of underrated gems is thrilling to explore on its own merit. This is a perfect everyday bourbon and the reasonable alcohol level makes it pleasing to the nose when served neat.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

I left a bottle open in my car for 48 hours as a test, and it still had bubbles!” Max Reis of Mirate in Los Angeles also insists on chilling the alcohol before building the cocktail. Essentially carbonation thrives, especially with alcohol, the closest it is to its freezing point,” he explains.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

But if you want to try creating your own ice-cold bottled cocktail, Hirsch shared some of his tips, including how not to accidentally turn your favorite drink into a 750ml popsicle. “To me, the joy of freezer door cocktails is that once the bottle is on the freezer door, the work is done. When batching a 750ml (25.3

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 7, 2024

The law requiring the familiar pink sticker on the back of bottles of alcohol over 30% has been repealed in the UK’s 2024 Spring Budget. If you’ve ever seen or drunk a bottle of spirits from the UK then you have probably seen a duty stamp.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

And making it a cinch, says Rodriguez: Add chopped-up peppers to high-proof alcohol, let it sit for a few hours, and taste frequently until the preferred heat is reached. Then, strain out the peppers and bottle the liquid. For their cherry liqueur , they infuse the fruit (with pits) in alcohol for six days.

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VinePair

JANUARY 19, 2024

Go to any bottle shop these days and you’re bound to be greeted by a respectable section devoted to non-alcoholic offerings. Making a good non-alcoholic wine was never going to be easy. That, and there’s a one-two punch of complexity and mouthfeel in good wine that’s very hard to hang onto after you remove the alcohol.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

After the formation of the AVA system in 1980, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) now known as the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) put forth an initiative to evaluate the vines grown in the U.S. 7, 1996, Napa Gamay was only legal to use on labels bottled before Jan.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

The American Distilled Spirits Alliance (ADSA), the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) and the Wine Institute (WI) sent a letter today to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves urging his veto of another increase in the state bailment fee on alcohol. The new fee would be $1.50 per case which is up from $1.00

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 23, 2025

Ncnean Organic Cask Strength Batch MN21 The new cask strength offering delivers Nc’nean’s signature organic single malt in its most natural form, bottled at approximately 59% ABV. The whisky showcases enhanced notes of spiced rye bread, juicy peaches, and tangy lemons compared to the standard bottling. market in late 2023.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

We macerate the cold fruit on a base of hybrid rosé wine and water—the temperature and alcohol delay primary fermentation for a DIY cold-soak method. After straining, the tank rests for another month before we bottle. We pull samples from tanks holding finished product, making decisions around timeline, process, and bottling.

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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. The judges behind the medal matter; in the case of L.A.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 18, 2024

After years of deliberation, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) delivered a final rule today that officially recognizes American single malt whisky as a spirits category. The article American Single Malt Whisky Is Finally an Official Spirits Category appeared first on VinePair. and distilled entirely at one distillery.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. The vibrantly hued Creme de Melons Vert macerates fresh green melons sourced from Honduras and China into neutral alcohol before sweetening with sugar. Try this one as a more delicate alternative to Midori.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

“It is unlike any other alcoholic beverage,” says Joly, pointing to sake’s ability to express diverse characteristics at a range of temperatures. ” To accompany her bottle recs, Joly offers insight into the temperatures for serving and tips for how to prepare hot sake at home.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 31, 2024

How did you get into the beverage alcohol business? I’m a newcomer to the beverage alcohol industry. Our team tries to look at things differently and we are always looking for ways to innovate from our bottle design that is purposefully slender in the middle to be easy to hold and pour to our unique barrel aging.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2025

But what exactly should you eat before opening that nice bottle of Pinot Noir or shaking up a batch of Margaritas ? You can also eat at the same time as you drink your alcohol,” she adds. But some people may not prefer this as the effects of the alcohol will take longer to appear and it can result in some bloating.” “The

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

Heat things up with these five bottle recs from Joly. Honjozo also has a bit of brewers alcohol added and therefore, when warmed, it creates this creamy mouthfeel,” says Joly. Sake that is clean and crisp is also ideal for hot sake—especially styles that are from Niigata Prefecture.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 30, 2024

These flavors are balanced It is bottled at 14.75% making it a perfect neat pour, either chilled or over ice. The creamy mixture is typically served chilled and can be non-alcoholic or spiked with spirits like rum, brandy, bourbon, or whiskey. ” What Is Eggnog?

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VinePair

JULY 18, 2024

As if New Jersey’s most infamous linguistic spar wasn’t intense enough, one Garden State distillery is throwing alcohol on the fire. The article This Pork Roll, Egg, and Cheese-Flavored Vodka Is New Jersey in a Bottle appeared first on VinePair. Technically, given its 35-percent ABV, it falls under the U.S.

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VinePair

MAY 26, 2025

Within a 10-minute walk of where we are, there are 12 natural wine bars that serve similar bottles, Compagnon adds. The space puts a distinctly grunge, Midwestern spin on Folderols original bright and clean aesthetic, sometimes even placing bottles of Underberg on its less-than-perfect ice cream scoops. appeared first on VinePair.

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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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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Date-Infused Mezcal Recipe Ingredients One pint of pitted dates One bottle of mezcal Directions Add dates to mezcal in a sealable bottle, and let rest overnight (roughly 12 hours). People like having some kind of bite in their non-alcoholic cocktails, and shrubs really make them hit like a cocktail without the alcohol,” Snow says.

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Advanced Mixology

OCTOBER 14, 2024

They also think about alcohol. Drinking is common at college events and social gatherings, and many students choose to consume alcohol as part of the experience. Why Choose Non-Alcoholic Options? Before discussing the alternatives let's take a look at why pupils choose non-alcoholic drinks.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the origins of French liqueurs and delve into the production processes of notable brands, including Noces Royales by Spiritique, Arvani by Artez, and several liqueur options by Jules Theuriet and Jahiot.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2025

Admittedly, that momentum is starting to slow down, coinciding with greater spirits and alcohol consumption trends. Case in point: In 2020, we received just one brand and sample that wasnt bottled at the categorys minimum 40 percent ABV. Where is the additive-free labeling movement headed?

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2024

But for those not living in the Crescent City, the new NOLA instant coffee from Blue Bottle is a surprisingly delicious substitute. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman is notably a fan of New Orleans–style coffee. He began selling his own version at San Francisco farmers markets in 2005 as an iced latte alternative.

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VinePair

MAY 14, 2025

While the pale pink bottles from Provence that originally sparked the ros frenzy remain wildly popular, there are wines from around the world that offer something new and exciting for curious drinkers, from juicy co-ferments to savory, barrel-aged examples. The wine inside the bottle also reflects the classic Provence style.

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VinePair

JUNE 16, 2024

Bottled water is nothing new. While it’s hard to nail down exactly when the very first water bottle was invented, packaging water for transportation dates all the way back to ancient times. It didn’t take long for the environmental impact of these plastic bottles to become obvious.

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