VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The mash bill contains 18 percent rye and 10 percent malted barley to flesh out the 72 percent corn, and you can definitely taste all three grains along with the classic caramel, brown sugar, and oak frame. Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks!

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2024

” Brynn Smith, bar director, Bar Next Door , Los Angeles The flashlight! So many things drop behind equipment; [it also] makes it easier to spot liquor levels when doing inventory. It’s definitely not a newfangled gadget, but the fine-mesh strainer is a practical all-in-one workhorse. I use it every day.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Some of the worlds most iconic cocktails employ whiskey as their base liquor. Mike Lam, head mixologist, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen , NYC An Old Pal is a very underrated cocktail thats been around for a long time. If you like Boulevardiers , definitely give this drink a try. Id have to cast my vote for the Honey Badger.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Currently, Malört can be found in 30 states and bought directly from their website in states that allow for online liquor purchases. 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. Her prize?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Jonah Gibbs, bar manager, Petite Boheme , Las Vegas I actually understand and see some value in flavored whiskeys. I am perfectly happy to walk right by that glass case in the liquor store and walk right over to the craft whiskey shelf.” You’re definitely paying for the availability.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Hot Toddy is, at its core, straightforward: It consists of liquor, water or tea, sugar, and spices. And while its history has a number of origin stories — and a number of liquors involved — we know a few things to be true: It’s often cited and used as a cold remedy, both in reference to illness and weather. A perfect one, even?

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

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. Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros.

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