Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Frozen Gin & Tonic What’s more refreshing on a summer day than a Gin & Tonic? A frozen Gin & Tonic, especially one made with cooling cucumber. Frozen Bee’s Knees How you serve a classic cocktail when temps hover around the century mark.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. Moi Cocktail A piney juniper-forward gin adds a bright pop to vermouth and crème de cassis.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting. 2 This rich cocktail combines rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal, making for a perfect nightcap. Saturn One of the most famous gin-based tropical cocktails. Midnight Marauder No.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

As an equal-parts drink, this recipe can be easily scaled up or down The Buck Hunter A simple combo of whiskey, lemon and ginger, this might just be the perfect pitcher cocktail. Everything Nice Tea time gets an update in this refresher, as an Earl Grey syrup adds extra depth to a mix of gin, plum brandy and lemon juice.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The finalists had been determined by a preliminary round held in June, after which the six highest-scoring spirits in Gin, Rum, Liqueur, American Whiskey, World Whisky, and Agave Spirits advanced to the final round. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We review Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled from a single crop of organic rye grain from Maine in the sour mash style and aged at least two years. Tamworth Distilling, operating in the quiet New Hampshire town of Tamworth, is the brainchild of Steven Grasse, the one-time brand creator of Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry Rum.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meanwhile, navy-strength rums and gins are also high in proof, but theyre named as such for historical purposes. There was a time when the British Royal Navy required all ships to carry rations of rum and gin for their crews, but they always made sure that the spirits were strong enough that gunpowder would still ignite if spilled upon.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It’s a simple three-ingredient drink but the gin (or cognac) with Champagne make it perfect for celebrating Repeal Day. The classic whiskey cocktail was invented in the 1800s and stuck around during Prohibition. But throughout those dry years, when rye and bourbon whiskey were hard to come by, it was made with Canadian whisky.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fort Point Punch Perfect for the whiskey-loving crowd, this sparkling punch recipe from Drink in Boston has holiday party written all over it. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

The Cleanse Cocktail A rosemary-beet cordial brings richness to whiskey, ginger, and lemon. Gin Rocket Muddled arugula gives this gimlet riff a verdant color and peppery bite. Del Huerto Two ounces of grilled corn anchor this tequila cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

In particular, dupes (liquids made to mimic a specific spirit, such as whiskey or gin) are especially hard to nail because you already have an expectation for how it should taste. Re-creating not just the flavor but the full sensory experience of sipping a spirit is no easy task.

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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

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Whilst we are, first and foremost, a whiskey website, we understand that whiskey isn’t for everyone. Luckily, there is a wide range of spirit advent calendars out there for people who don’t like whiskey. So, let’s take a look at some of the best spirit advent calendars for those who prefer not to drink whiskey.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. coconut water 1/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fallen Angel The once-forgotten Fallen Angel cocktail from The Savoy Cocktail Book pairs gin, lime, and crème de menthe together in great harmony. Golden Ghost In this Bijou cocktail riff, mezcal and tequila step in for gin, while crème de cacao and génépy add layers of sweetness to the mix.

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VinePair

MARCH 11, 2025

Taylor Small Batch Bourbon Joanna is drinking: Raspberry Whiskey Sour at Bar Snack Zach is drinking: Gin Martini with a skosh of Highland Park 12 Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: The Reasons Wine Service Sucks Right Now appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

APRIL 5, 2024

The United Kingdom has a strong claim as the world’s gin capital. But in recent decades, a host of new exciting gin destinations have emerged, including the good old U.S.A. One pivotal player in the spirit’s stateside evolution: Aviation American Gin , a homegrown brand that found celebrity fame.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 31, 2024

image via Watershed Distillery) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Located in Columbus, Ohio, Watershed today produces its home state’s best-selling Ohio-made bourbon and gin portfolios, along with an award-winning vodka and a raft of other specialty spirits. proof and priced at $69.99. .

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 27, 2024

Credit: Fullarton Distilleries Fullarton Distilleries , an Indian spirits company based in Goa, has announced the expansion of its spirits portfolio with the introduction of Arton’s Reserve Premium Blended Whisky and Kosha Indian Dry Gin. The gin is crafted using five botanicals: juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, and rosemary.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

Irish Coffee Milkshake To end the night on a sweet note, whip up this Irish Coffee Milkshake by simply blending together Irish whiskey, vanilla ice cream, coffee liqueur, and cold-brew coffee.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Alaska serves Buffalo Trace and Aviation Gin, while Delta features Du Nord Foundation Vodka among its offerings. Meanwhile, Virgin Atlantic shakes up its own cocktail, the Virgin Redhead , with Aviation Gin, fresh lemon juice, strawberry liqueur, and raspberry purée. A whiskey soda or a Gin & Tonic are both great staples,” he says.

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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? Check out the rest of my Awards Series.

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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. To name every gold medal winner in the American whiskey and bourbon categories would take a long time. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named for George T. Stagg was at the helm of the O.F.C.

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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.

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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 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Whether this is true is up for debate.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 31, 2024

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. Ryes, single malts, and Tennesee whiskeys all make an appearance on this list, with each earning praise from the judges at the 2024 SFWSC.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Bootlegged and diluted whiskey, bathtub gin, and backwoods moonshine were indeed all consumed in great quantities in the era’s underground bars and speakeasies. Although distillation was outlawed, an exception was made for a handful of distilleries to continue to bottle whiskey for medicinal purposes.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 3, 2024

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. The whiskey contains rye whiskeys aged up to 17 years old, with the youngest whiskey being 12 years old, hence the age statement.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 21, 2024

The Whiskey Sour is a classic American cocktail. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Discussing the history, recipe, and variations of this timeless cocktail, this is the ultimate guide to the Whiskey Sour. Click here.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. s flagship hazy IPA.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 3, 2024

So while you celebrate in a bar, at home, or at a whiskey tasting, keep an eye out for all of these on the back bar or whoever you may find yourself that has some of the best Irish whiskeys available for a worthy celebration. This perfect St Patrick’s Day whiskey be found for about $40 per bottle. Patrick’s Day is upon us!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

It balances the botanical notes of gin. If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new. This article is sponsored by Rémy Martin. The article The Trade Up: How Rémy V Upgrades Any Cocktail appeared first on VinePair.

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