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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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 6, 2024

Now, consumers who want the bracing flavor of Lucano without the booze have a new option: Amaro Lucano Non-Alcoholic. I would not have known this was a non-alcoholic spirit until I’d finished off the entire bottle — which, given how delightful it tastes, would be shockingly easy. How’s it made?

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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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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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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 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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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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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

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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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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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

APRIL 8, 2025

A final ruling from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published on Dec. Featuring Texas 1, pecan syrup, and aromatic bitters, this spirit-forward cocktail is garnished with Texass state nut and an orange wheel. Add whisky, pecan syrup, and bitters. DISTILLED & BOTTLED AT BALCONES DISTILLING, WACO, TX.

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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

APRIL 26, 2025

After aromatic bitters, orange bitters are easily the most commonly called-for bittering agents in cocktails today. There’s also a huge variety of bitters available on the market. I put four big bitters brands to the test to see which was best. Regans’ Orange Bitters No. Are they any different?

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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

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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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 18% which is above the average for wines this varietal can spike and lend intense flavors to classic beverages. The result is an equally sour and bitter elixir. 2013 Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon Champagne This 750-milliliter bottle of bubbly is very dry. Its powerfully tannic and spicy.

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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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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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Drinkhacker

APRIL 12, 2025

This collection spans six distilleries across five states, with each expression being non-chill filtered, bottled at cask strength, and free from added colorants. Nocino is a liqueur made by steeping unripe black walnuts in alcohol, then adding simple syrup and spices to make a thick, wintery drink.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Simply mix equal parts date-infused mezcal, Campari , and sweet vermouth , along with a few dashes of chocolate bitters. 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). Add sugar and stir.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Wild Turkey uses heavily charred barrels for aging their bourbons and bottles their flagship bourbon at a punchy 101 proof. For a Hot Toddy, you need a whiskey that has a high alcohol by volume because you are going to dilute the spirit with mostly water to make the drink. Lets go with Wild Turkey 101.

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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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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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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Besides its fantastic taste, 10 percent of the proceeds from every bottle sold go to local LGBTQ+ organizations, making it a drink that supports and celebrates the community. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., We love it.

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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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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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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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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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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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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It tastes like – alcohol. If you are looking for a non-alcoholic spirit that can take the place of vodka in your favorite cocktail… Look to na gin and botanical spirits. Bitters All The Bitter – Travel Pack (Aromatic, Orange, New Orleans) When I was drinking alcohol, I didn’t know what bitters were – nor did I care!

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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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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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Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 21, 2025

That said, some Sake can also have bitter or herbal notes. So next time you are at your favourite bar try an Asian cocktail and if you spot some Sake or Baijiu at the store why not pick up a bottle and start mixing some stunning cocktails for yourself with the recipes above?

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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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