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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Low-cost, high-quality bourbons get plenty of love from enthusiasts and the bartending community alike. To help with such brown spirit spelunking, we asked 16 bartenders to share their thoughts on the most underrated cheap bourbons on the market. Roberto Munoz, bartender, Sap Sua , Denver “Old Grand Dad Bonded is an absolute gem.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Bourbon That’s Earned a Spot On Your Bar? (2024)

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Bartenders can simplify this process, which makes perfect sense. After all, they tend to enjoy educating curious customers about the new labels hanging out on their back bars. With that in mind, we asked 11 bartenders what new bourbons have found a home at their watering holes. Great for shaken and stirred drinks, it’s 115.1

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Every professional bartender has a few bottles they don’t like. But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift.

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We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bourbon? (2024)

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APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey? (2024)

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JANUARY 18, 2024

That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. Travis Gauvin, bartender, Sur Lie , Portland, Maine “I think Slane is underrated, perhaps in large part because some brands have an outsized influence or cultural representation in the category. No brainer.” Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cask-Strength Bourbon?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We asked 12 bartenders to recommend their favorite underrated barrel-proof bourbons, to help you cut through the noise and find out which bottles are worth the hunt. ” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Olivia Fernandez, bartender, The Ballantyne , Charlotte, N.C. “I The 2022 release, at 119.8

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Cocktails? (2024)

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skilled bartenders can identify these singular properties and use them to their advantage. But which brands are beloved behind the bar? To find out, we asked 14 bartenders what vodka they prefer to use in their drinks. Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I

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We Asked 13 Bartenders: Which Cocktail Do You Wish People Would Order More? (2024)

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

is a question bartenders get often, but the answer is usually conditional. If the bar is particularly busy it doesn’t make sense to offer something complicated. From old-school builds to timeless tropical drinks, these are the cocktails bartenders wish their patrons would opt for more often. “What’s good here?” The Last Word.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to unexpected utility, nobody knows what really works behind the bar and what doesnt more than experienced bartenders. So we asked a handful of pros what they think is the most underrated bar tool. Whether youre a home bartender or a professional, youre bound to find some wisdom in these recommendations.

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We Asked 17 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Scotch That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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MARCH 19, 2024

It’s the rare home bar cart that has extra space for a constant influx of new bottles, though. That’s why we asked bartenders from across the country to share the new Scotch whiskies — some new to the industry, and some new to them — that have earned a coveted spot on their bars. Paul, Minn. appeared first on VinePair.

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We Asked 19 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Bourbon? (2024)

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JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. Patrick Gibson, bartender, Jack Rose Dining Saloon , Washington, D.C. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death & Co , Denver “ Wyoming Whiskey’s Double Cask Bourbon.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: Which Bourbon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

Sometimes, choosing to spend a modest amount on a more affordable bottle after years of passing it by can lead to finding a brand-new favorite. Bartenders are familiar with this concept. With that in mind, we asked 25 bartenders to name their favorite bang-for-your-buck bourbon.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Here, we asked a dozen bartenders to share their thoughts on the Cognacs that punch above their price tags — and punch a hole through its perceived stodginess. Matt Resler, bartender, Bar Goto , NYC “One of our go-to bottles of Cognac recently has been Cognac Frapin 1270. It was life-changing; I immediately fell in love with it.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2023)

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

We asked 11 bartenders about their favorite cost-effective Scotches and why these bottles deliver on flavor and value. Jason Yu, Bartender, The Wolves , Los Angeles “Without a doubt, when someone calls for a Penicillin , a Godfather, or a Blood and Sand , I reach for Laphroaig 10. Eric Fritts, Bartender, Bowlero , Overland Park, Kan.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Mount with ice and shake. Seedlip Garden 1 ½ oz.

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10 Mocktails for 2024

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes Garth Poe, bar manager at Easy Bistro & Bar in Chattanooga, TN, created this recipe. Notes Morgan Styers, lead bartender of Merchant & Trade in the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel in Charlotte, NC, created this recipe. Mount with ice and shake. Seedlip Garden 1 ½ oz.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Bartenders face the same question when a brand rep drops in and introduces them to a new expression. We recently reached out to 22 bartenders to see which new (and new-to-them) bottles they were into lately. ” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou.

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Scotch for Cocktails?

VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Thankfully, 25 bartenders from around the world have come to the rescue. Keep reading for the Scotches bartenders love to use when mixing up cocktails, along with drink ideas that will fit seamlessly into your summertime repertoire. We have an 11-year Auchentoshan from them that might be the best spirit on our back bar.”

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