VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka. Of course, we are polite and use hospitality to navigate that, building up the brands we carry, instead of tearing brands down (well except sometimes sorry not sorry, celebrity tequila I shall not name).

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Bells Will Be Ringing Rum and apple brandy bolster this fruitcake-inspired hot toddy recipe. Hot Oaxacan Penicillin For an even more warming version of the modern classic, stir up this take that switches out the scotch with tequila and mezcal and turns up the heat. Aquavit Cider A seasonal cider inspired by the cold Norwegian winters.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

The Buzz In Espresso Martini twist, aged tequila is mixed with coffee liqueur, then boosted by dark crème de cacao and heavy cream. Rum Walnut Alexander With aged rum, demerara syrup and walnut liqueur, this is a decadent, nutty take on the Brandy Alexander. Banana Alexander An extra decadent take on the classic Alexander.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cask-strength bourbons , navy-strength rums , and still-strength tequilas all have a couple of characteristics in common. Still-strength tequilas, on the other hand, arent typically barrel-aged, but theyre also packaged sans dilution. Cask-strength bourbons are pulled right from the barrel and bottled without dilution.

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Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

Is there a better deal in premium spirits right now than rum? Bourbon’s popularity has led to price spikes across that category, while tequila’s recent rise has had a similar effect on the cost of agave spirits. Meanwhile, a well-aged rum is unlikely to cause sticker shock. Which is good news for the category.

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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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VinePair

JULY 8, 2024

Spirit of Gallo is expanding its luxury spirits portfolio with an investment in Puerto Rican rum brand Ron del Barrilito, according to a Monday press release. The deal will make Gallo the rum’s exclusive U.S. This move marks Spirit of Gallo’s return to luxury rum. To win in rum, we know it needs to be Super Premium+.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

His tequila take, called the Maverick, weaves together the flavors of cherry tomato, lemon, and coconut oil for a savory and earthy Negroni. For the Aesthete, a rum variation, sherry and chestnut enrich the cocktail bringing nutty flavors and rich aromas.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Despite many years of hope and possibility, rum has never really caught on with millennials. Rum is a vast spirit category that encompasses a range of unique and wonderful flavors. Generally speaking, the spirit is an acquired taste and is often served on specific occasions. appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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. Oaxacan Dead The classic Zombie gets an earthy update thanks to the addition of tequila and mezcal. Headless Horseman A somewhat tropical take on the classic pumpkin spice flavor combo.

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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. Horse With No Name LA bartender Ramsey Musk created this tropical tequila cocktail to showcase the savory and unexpected flavor combo of sesame and banana. Midnight Marauder No. Midnight Marauder No.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2023

While dark spirits have long been favored for holiday gifting, rum is often overlooked.​​ From the hogo-fueled expressions from the depths of Jamaican dunder pits to the grassy, funky white rums of Haiti and Martinique, there’s a rum out there for everyone, and VinePair has you covered with our picks below.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

“La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” The pan–Latin American offerings range from simple highballs like a Cuba Libre or sotol with house-made tepache, to classics like the El Presidente and a Piña Colada with a house rum blend.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

Or in extreme cases, theres a chance some folks wrote off cocktails bars for decades after living through the era of Harvey Wallbangers and Tequila Sunrises. For example, Monkey Thief has a drink on its menu called Tea Service made with shochu , coconut rum , matcha, mint, pandan, and lavender foam.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 9, 2024

On Wednesday, Myers’s Rum launched a new lineup featuring the first rums ever finished in the highly-coveted Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BATC) casks. Each of the new expressions features Myers’s Original Dark Rum crafted by Sazerac master blender Drew Mayville and are finished in barrels formerly used to age George T.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

There’s also more shochu made in Japan than tequila in Mexico. But while two-thirds of tequila and mezcal leave Mexico as exports, less than one percent of shochu and awamori leave Japan. So it’s completely undiscovered in the U.S. She makes this clean, light, almost ephemeral style, and it’s a fascinating drink.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

I’d like to see the interest in tequila continue to grow. It’s a rum that actually sort of predates rum. I’d also love to see rum more broadly gain attention and understanding. What do you think is on the horizon for this year in the cocktail world? I can’t say what will happen, but I can say what I’d like to see more of.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Once acquainted with makgeolli, don’t sleep on the cocktails, like the stellar Sesame Sour (Takju 16 makgeolli, white rum, pineapple, yuzu, vinegar, soy sauce, Suze, sesame, egg white). If you’ve never tasted makgeolli before, opt for a flight of ferments that range from creamy and fizzy to rich and sherry-like.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Teremana Tequila is serving holiday cheer by the bottle while giving back to the hospitality community that shines so brilliantly, now and year-round. The bar I work at] is really a rum-based cocktail bar. But ironically enough, tequilas are our bestsellers. And I love a tequila with an aged flavor.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Beverage manager and award-winning mixologist Devender Sehgal and the skilled bar team craft sophisticated, Japanese-infused cocktails with a focus on shochu, such as the seasonal Cheek to Cheek, a Painkiller-inspired cocktail with Okinawan pineapple, rum, Kumamoto rice shochu, and coconut cream. 10 slot in Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The vibrantly hued Limpid combines rum infused with dried mango, fino sherry, cranberry, and clarified lime juice. The Chanoyu, inspired by the tradition of a Japanese tea ceremony, includes rum, amaretto, and a matcha distillate with homemade almond milk to evoke a latte. It’s served alongside a housemade almond mochi.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 23, 2024

From tequila to rum, there is something for every palate (even if you also treat yourself to the traditional chocolate advent calendar, I know I will). Tequila & Mezcal Advent Calendar By The Spirit Co. Inside this calendar are great examples of Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas from the Jalisco region of Mexico.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It is here, in the lowlands of Jalisco, where tequila originated and where Casa Herradura’s story began. Back then, the only tequila available was Blanco (silver), an unaged tequila distilled from Blue Weber agave. This infographic is sponsored by Tequila Herradura. This infographic is sponsored by Tequila Herradura.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The 135 spirit brands carried across all major categories include specialty categories such as amaro and mezcal and subcategories like rosa tequila, cristalino, Japanese whiskeys, craft spirits and multiple age designations and styles within same brand families to educate the guest.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Tequila Herradura. Now, a new facility has more recently been built next door on the same site, but I highlight that because every day, it feels like there’s a new tequila brand. You know what else makes Tequila Herradura notable? Not many, listener, not many at all.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

“We use a teaspoon of Malibu [coconut rum] in it, and it really ties everything together in a cool, complex way,” Dennison says. Our spicy Margarita is always popular, and for this theme we have a spicy mango Margarita called ‘Clothes Fall Off,’ which references the song ‘Tequila Makes Your Clothes Fall Off.’

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

Black Rock Chiller In this simple batched cocktail, Branca Menta’s minty cooling power matches crisp tequila and earthy gentian liqueur. Put that pitcher to good use with these warm-weather recipes that work swimmingly in large quantities.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article dives deep into the enchantment of minimalist mixology, exploring the compelling reasons these streamlined drinks are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights. Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

A traditional combination of tequila , lime juice, and grapefruit soda (though whether that soda should be Squirt or Fresca is up for debate ), the Paloma is tart, invigorating, and essentially swelter-proof. Simply crack the bottle open, take a quick chug, and replace the missing liquid with tequila and a squirt of lime juice.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Will the seemingly unstoppable rise of tequila come to a screeching halt? Struggles for High-End Tequila Credit: Getty Images – Unsplash.com After several years of momentous growth , the category of super-premium tequila may wane in 2024. The article 10 Drinks Trends to Look Out for in 2024 appeared first on VinePair.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Print Guavabuena Course Drinks Keyword club soda, Guava nectar, honey syrup, lime, mint, tequila Ingredients 2 parts Espolón Tequila Reposado 2 parts Guava nectar ¾ parts Honey syrup ¾ parts Lime juice 3 parts Club soda 5 Fresh mint leaves Instructions Add all ingredients into a shaker except for the club soda.

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VinePair

JULY 25, 2024

Even if the Patrón tequila was indiscernible in the drink, the three-for-one value proposition (only $13.49) more than compensated. The test-tube-like vile of coconut rum and peach schnapps comes propped upright in the cocktail, whose color is uncomfortably close to window washer fluid. The Italian Rum Punch at Olive Garden.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

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Spiritz

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Now with Volcán de mi Tierra, the company is aiming to leverage the tequila boom in India. A Volcanic Story Volcán de mi Tierra, which translates to ‘Land of the Volcano,’ is deeply rooted in the story of its birthplace—the Tequila Volcano in Jalisco, Mexico.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

My favorite spirit to play with is tequila. I also find that folks who have previously been exclusively “brown liquor” drinkers are apt to find an aged tequila that they enjoy sipping on as much as whiskey. When it comes to mixing cocktails, I appreciate that tequila plays nicely with bold and subdued flavors alike.

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