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

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When producers deem them ready, they remove the bourbon from the barrel and bottle it without dilution, preserving the intensity of the whiskey. 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. The 2022 release, at 119.8

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

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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. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbon will always have a spot in my well and home. Here’s what they had to say.

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

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Which bottles are truly delicious? That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. In general, underrated bottles tend to over-perform in their price points, and several of the bottles recommended are easy to find at most liquor stores. It’s the most perfectly versatile bottle I know.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?

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They approach each bottling year by year and choose a blend that best represents how the whiskey inside the barrel is aging. The result is a rye that is both complex and approachable at around $30 per bottle, which lends itself to any classic cocktail that you can imagine including an amazing Sazerac.”

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey?

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Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. For every $280 of secondary-market Blanton’s, you can get four $70 bottles that will blow you away. There is definitely a sweet spot that differs from whiskey to whiskey, and everyone’s palate is different. When it’s bourbon, that age is even less.

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Par Levels: How to Create Par Sheets & Use them to Run your Bar Smoothly

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As a new bar manager, there are certain terms and vocabulary that you need to be familiar with so you can communicate effectively with your team. We’ll quickly cover what the term par is and how it applies to the bar and restaurant world, and then we’ll discuss one of its most important applications: the par sheet.

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We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

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A big reason why Scotch shines with this aura is price: High-end bottles can famously fetch hundreds if not thousands of dollars, and this can color perception of the category as being too exclusive. As a bonus, these bottles will also impress your pals if you choose to share. Here’s the thing, though. It’s still Scotch, after all.