Bar Management, Bottling and Definition

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

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

VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The most underrated bar tools, according to bartenders Jigger Flashlight Bar spoons Fine-mesh strainer Squeeze bottles Spice grinder Channel knife Sous vide rig Sharpie markers Atomizers Paring knife Vegetable juicer “I believe one of the most underrated bar tools, both at home and even in some professional bars, is the jigger.

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

VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

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 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Whiskey?

VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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

VinePair

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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

VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

This Heaven Hill bourbon follows a similar blueprint to their more famed Old Fitzgerald — it is a wheated bourbon, and in terms of availability, approachability, and price point, Larceny is definitely underrated. They’re all quality whisk(e)ys that haven’t needed a heavy marketing presence to stay on back bars. Bottled at a hefty 57.15

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

A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

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

VinePair

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. I’d say Oban 14. Anselm , Washington, D.C.

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

VinePair

JULY 2, 2024

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.

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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best Peated Scotch for Beginners?

VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Fortunately, bold bottles built on brine and Band-Aid notes don’t fully represent the peated Scotch category. While it definitely has Islay personality, it is also blended with other single-malt whisky and has a sherry finish, so it’s rounded out a bit. Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I

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

VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

Whatever the reason, they compel the imbiber to reach for a singular bottle to match the moment’s zeitgeist. If you visit their distillery, you can volunteer to help hand-dip the bottles in their iconic wax tops. One of my favorite bottles of bourbon to reach for has consistently been Chattanooga Cask 111.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon Under $50?

VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

The Kentucky whiskey can conjure up images of distillery tours, afternoon cocktails on the porch, or even just some eventful ragers — the last of which usually calls for more affordable bottles. Dale Kaiser, mixologist and bar manager, Valette , Healdsburg, Calif.

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We Asked 20 Sommeliers: Which Wine Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2024)

VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Scanning a bottle shop or menu for something other than your tried-and-true wine can be intimidating. But while it may be tempting to turn to an old favorite, venturing off the beaten path and diving into the unknown may lead to discovering your new darling bottle. Producers like Lenkey, Movia, Bongiraud are amazing.”

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We Asked 25 Bartenders: What’s the Best Rum for Cocktails? (2024)

VinePair

MARCH 26, 2024

If your home bar shows a conspicuous absence of rum despite an affinity for Daiquiris, then you’ve come to the right place. Seeking the best rums for cocktails, we asked bartenders around the world for their go-to bottles behind the bar. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. Volcanique.

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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The drink provides Joly enough justification to put a bottle of Malort in Riff Raff’s well. “It It was definitely a challenge, but it was a fun challenge,” says Lacoste, who tends bar at Beachbum Barry’s Latitude 29 in New Orleans. It’s still not a typical back bar selection, but some feel this may eventually change.

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We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s Your Go-To Tequila? (2024)

VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

But as exciting as a fresh, shiny expression of tequila can be, there’s nothing as reliable as the familiar standby that always has a spot on your bar. Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco.

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Fermentation for Flavor and Opulence with Sebastian Tollius of Clemente Bar

VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The service lives up to its three Michelin star ranking, the room itself is iconic, and the backbar is chock-full of unicorn bottles. The kicker: while you can make a reservation for the bar, they even hold space for walk-ins. It all began when Sebastian built a cocktail featuring chef Brock’s barley miso for the menu at EMP.

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Cocktails Take the Sustainable Path

Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

While the primary aspect of any bar is to dish out the most innovative cocktails using different kinds of ingredients and placing strong emphasis on quality, another factor that is now being incorporated is that of implementing sustainable practices. The one primary thing that is transforming the cocktail industry is technology.

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

VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Whether it’s a new expression from an old, trusted brand or a label you’ve never heard of, you’re likely going to encounter something that recently rolled out every time you visit your local bottle shop. With each new bottle that emerges, the question must be asked: “Why should I buy it?” the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. With a bit of lemon juice and hot water to make it, well, hot, the Rum Hot Toddy is sweet, spicy, bright, and definitely delicious.

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The Castle on Central Park South

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

It’s definitely not your everyday vibe, but this is every day at the Palm Court, where above and beyond is just the beginning of the experience. We recently visited and indulged in an hour of roundtable conversation with Palm Court Bar Manager Dovid Hirsch and Nick Bathurst, Director of Food and Beverage.

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We Asked 16 Wine Pros: Which Pinot Noir Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2024

It can also make certain labels exorbitantly priced: Some Pinot Noirs hailing from Burgundy, for instance, can set you back more than $10,000 a bottle. During this journey, they’re likely to discover a cost-effective bottle so exquisite and complex, they may be compelled to triple-check its price tag in disbelief.

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