VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

It might have been the funkiest concoction one could sip in the city, lest you dare unflappable Bar Ben Fiddich owner Haruyasu Kayamato let loose a Ramos Vodka Fizz with the fermented horse milk vodka he smuggled back from Mongolia in a repurposed Fanta bottle. Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Based in South Africa, Abstinence Spirits makes a variety of non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink products, with a heavy focus on various NA gins. The company’s process is described as follows: “We extract flavours through small batch distillations without the use of alcohol, by using maceration, vapour infusion and hydrosols.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

In recent years, the non-alcoholic (NA) space has exploded in breadth and depth. Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Curious Elixirs is a new company pushing booze-free, bottled (and canned) cocktails, largely inspired by classic options and particularly heavy on fresh juices. 1 – “A bitter booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up.” 2 servings/bottle.

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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

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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Drinkhacker

JULY 3, 2024

With non-alcoholic spirits on the rise, the aperitif space has of late taken center stage as one of the most promising sectors for exploration. Reviewed herein: One in a full bottle and one in single-serve cans, courtesy of The Zero Proof. Reviewed herein: One in a full bottle and one in single-serve cans, courtesy of The Zero Proof.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Despite being sober for over a year, LP continues to consult and craft both alcoholic and non-alcoholic mocktails, drawing on her decade-long experience in the industry. ’s new line of non-alcoholic cocktails, marking a significant expansion into the world of mocktails. We ask LP to tell us more about her life these days.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These early liqueurs were created by infusing alcohol with various botanicals, designed to alleviate ailments. Production begins with the selection of ripe, high- quality blackcurrants, which are macerated in alcohol to extract their robust flavor. With its depth of flavor and bottled at 40% ABV, it shines in a variety of cocktails.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Dad doesn’t drink alcohol but is a coffee connoisseur? Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A. Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans.

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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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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better! Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift!

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. Bartenders are experimenting with Pisco Sours by adding various fruits, infusions, and different bitters. Brandy , Vermouth Peruviano Negroni Ingredients 1 ½ oz.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff, andrewjohn@me.com Bitters are a concentrated infusion of herbs, roots, and spices that were traditionally used as medicines. The roots of alcoholic bitters can be traced back to ancient civilizations where herbal remedies were a staple of medicinal practices.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Despite its lower yield, the corn’s isoamyl alcohol content provides a distinctive sweetness reminiscent of banana Runts candy, enriching the flavor profile significantly and yielding a sweeter, nuttier flavor profile, with earthy undertones that is not attained with yellow corn. Add ice and remaining ingredients. Garnish with lemon.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort. By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

It was pigeonholed as a drink for kids,” says Alex Doman, the co-founder and CEO of AVEC Drinks , which makes an alcohol-free cider flavored with cardamom. Made with Alphonso mangos native to Bhatt and Pandya’s shared home region of Gujarat, India, the cider has added hops that replicate biting into bitter mango skin.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. It’s marketed as being slightly sweeter than the green version and has lower alcohol by volume (43% vs 55%).

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! for a complete gift.

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Dry Atlas

MARCH 13, 2024

PARTNER CONTENT From sommeliers at The French Laundry to pioneers in the alcohol-free bitters market, Ian and Carly Blessing’s journey with All The Bitter is a tale of innovation born from personal necessity. Ian, you’re in bitters, a niche space within alcohol alternatives and even traditional cocktails.

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Cheers

JANUARY 8, 2024

Hilton’s contemporary lifestyle brand Tempo by Hilton is answering the call for more non-alcoholic cocktails with a unique beverage program. Each beverage is a contemporary take on a classic recipe, with the “Spirited” selections highlighting refined, balanced drinks containing alcohol. Stir to combine with mixing spoon.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Today, some spirits seem to be creeping in the low-proof direction, whether to appeal to the low-alcohol movement or for financial reasons. But many modern brands continue to unabashedly flaunt ridiculously high proofs on their labels, going full-throttle on alcohol content. This rum is very strong. 2 spot in this booze-washed lineup.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Photos by Justin Harrison The pair explained that absinthe, an herb-infused alcohol made from fennel, anise, and wormwood, was once widely known as a liquid that made people crazy. Those who simply want to try a quality, modern-day absinthe can look to Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits and Jade Liqueurs.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Each is sold in a 12 ounce bottle, which provides 12 to 24 servings. Bottles are shelf stable for 24 months. Plenty of bitterness up front gives this syrup an appropriate edge of quality tonic water, with the fruit playing a secondary role. After opening, they will keep refrigerated for 6 months. Thoughts follow.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whether or not your neighborhood Trader Joe’s can sell alcohol is determined by state and local laws. But taking a cue from my “suitcase bottle” habit of transporting back home favorite bottles of amaro from Italy, I was able to secure two bottles of Pronto! , a new $10.99

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 15, 2024

” Mommenpop’s aperitifs are as natural as you can get, and at just 17% abv, fairly low in alcohol (though not nearly as low as Aperol’s 11% abv). Bitter orange peel notes ring the edges, along with a punch of that cinchona. Mommenpop makes six flavors — including one that is kumquat flavored! 34 proof.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To meet this demand, we have expanded our alcohol-free menu exponentially over the past few seasonal menu changes. ABV beers, alcohol-free wines and cocktails made with spirit alternatives, such as Lyre’s, Seedlip and Ceder’s, as well as non-alcoholic bitters, including Dram and All the Bitters. We offer many 0.0%

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

There are few liquids that are essentially alcoholic categories unto themselves. Then there’s Campari , the Italian bitter apéritif. Negroni recipes don’t say “one ounce Italian bitter,” they say “one ounce Campari.” White’ Campari The first time I saw a bottle of Cordial Campari it was startling. It was jarring to me.

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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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Spiritz

APRIL 29, 2024

With that emerging as the new trend among beer drinkers, beer manufacturers have necessarily got to go through a transition phase, ushering in new elements into the beverage in terms of taste, aftertaste, low alcohol content and even aroma. It is an extremely smooth strong beer that is available in both cans and bottles.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. What is non-alcoholic gin? In recent years, there’s been a surge in the demand for non-alcoholic versions of classic spirits, and gin is no exception.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BOTTLE SET The mixologist in your life is going to love this eye dropper and cocktail mister kit , which has everything they need to spray, stencil, and drip their way into Instagram-worthy cocktails! These bitters bottles come in classic amber brown or gorgeous matte black– and in two sizes: 2 oz or 4 oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 13, 2024

A collection of premium expressions from the popular Tennessee distillery, the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel range is bottled from individual casks hand-selected by the master distiller. Mixing whiskey with bitters and sugar syrups, the Old Fashioned is traditionally served over ice. Single Barrel Neat The classic way, or Jack’s way.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

When grabbing a bottle of affordable red, a common mistake is to go [straight] to Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins and alcohol are commonly unbalanced, leaving heat on the nose and bitterness on the palate. —Drea Boulanger, executive wine director, Spiegelworld , Las Vegas “Cabernet Sauvignons under $20.

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