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

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “My recommendation for an affordable and underrated bourbon would have to be Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond.

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

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NOVEMBER 20, 2024

” —Hailey Donovan, bar manager, Northern Spy , Canton, Mass. Billy Langenbacher, lead bartender, Amara Resort and Spa , Sedona, Ariz. We’ve had many guests keep coming back for it. It has a great warm toasty aroma that’s perfect for the fall and winter. I’d recommend it enjoyed over a nice large cube.”

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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

Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Alexandra Downing, bar manager, Grey Hen at Century Grand , Phoenix “When anyone asks for a new recommendation lately, I reach for Garrison Brothers Honeydew Bourbon.

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

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Andy Pratt, lead bartender, Dovetail Bar , New Orleans “I’ve started seeing bottled-in-bond rye shots being ordered more frequently at my bar and at the bars I go to. Connor Gillette, senior bar manager, The Alida Hotel , Savannah, Ga. It’s also great for the staff. I think it’s a little multifaceted.

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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

Jeff White, lead bartender, Experimental Cocktail Club , NYC “I wish that black or opaque bottles would disappear from the back bar — sorry Hendrick’s ! Colin Williams, bar manager, Saffron , New Orleans “If there’s one bottle I wish would disappear from the back bar, it’s Drambuie.

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

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APRIL 23, 2024

Juel Triggs, bar manager, Eight & Sand at Central Station Hotel , Memphis, Tenn. Victoria Goodwin, lead bartender, Blue Sunday , Bensalem, Pa. Doug Kazley, bar manager, Ambli Global, Denver “Easy: Medley Bros. This Memphis bourbon is very smooth and is great for Old Fashioned or even Sazeracs.

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

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Matt Bazcor, bar manager, Annette and Traveling Mercies , Aurora, Colo. “I Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Square One ’s lineup of rye vodkas. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St. I prefer using Good Vodka for mixing cocktails.

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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

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans “I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The Last Word.

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

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

” —Liz Kelley, lead bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’d never been a fan of Cognac until one of my trusted liquor reps insisted I try Cognac Frapin 1270. Ismael Ponce, bar manager, The Up & Up , NYC “For a rich, fruity Cognac that’s just superb for mixing or drinking on its own, Martell VSOP is outstanding.

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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

” —Mike Ross, lead bartender, Gravitas , Washington, D.C. ” —Adam Montgomerie, bar manager, Hawksmoor , NYC “The Famous Grouse, a blended Scotch from Perth, Scotland. ” —Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , St. Paul, Minn.

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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

Sheila Arndt, lead bartender, Chef John Folse’s Restaurant R’evolution , New Orleans “When it comes to a great bourbon at an approachable cost, I would lean on Old Forester 100 Proof. Drew Furlough, lead bartender, Amazonia , Washington, D.C. Brian Clark, bar manager, Madrina , Webster Groves, Mo.

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

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Garth Poe, bar manager, Easy Bistro & Bar , Chattanooga, Tenn. Alex Taylor, lead bartender, Bethany Beach Ocean Suites , Bethany Beach, Del. Rachel Snider, bar manager, Paradiso Hi Fi , Burlington, Vt. “It Bottled at a hefty 57.15 Neversink Select Bourbon from Port Chester, N.Y.,

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

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Though bars often relegate such peaty Scotch to atomizers that sit dusty and scarcely used next to exotic bitters on the bar top, and while some think Laphroaig is too much of a bully to cocktail with, I say play around with it and see how amazing it can taste!” James Watts, Lead Bartender, Fat Cat , Las Vegas “Highland Park Magnus.

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

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JUNE 25, 2024

” —Mondo Hernandez, lead bartender, Root Down , Denver “My go-to bourbon is Larceny , with its aromas of caramel, toffee, toast, crème brûlée, and butterscotch. Jon McConnell, bar manager, Sacred Junk Bar , Anaheim, Calif. It’s transparent, memorable, and delicious. As simple as that!”

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

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JULY 16, 2024

” —Colin Williams, bar manager, Bar Manager, Saffron , New Orleans “ Daiyame 25 Sweet Potato Shochu by Hamada Syuzou. It’s a newer bitter option for our bar with nice warm botanicals like the cinnamon and clove. Matt Miller, bar manager, Shoo Shoo, Baby , L.A. Principe de los Apostoles Mate Gin.

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

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MAY 23, 2024

Gee Lee, lead bartender, Loch Bar Houston , Houston “I just fell in love with a new Scotch launched recently: Ardray Blended Scotch. Thomas Mahne, bar manager, The Lexington , Boston “Dornoch Distillery Redacted Bros. Recently, I had the Artist Blend in a Grapefruit Collins and it was delicious!” —Gee

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