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

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The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. Price is mid-range, $50 to $60.

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

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Over the past handful of years, one of the biggest trends in bourbon has been the proliferation of high-proof , cask-strength whiskey releases. Before they’re packaged, whiskeys are usually diluted with water to bring them down to an easier-to-drink proof. Cask-strength whiskeys, however, are sold at their full strength.

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

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Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Lexi Parker, lead bartender, Poka Loka Social Club , Denver “When it comes to an underrated Swiss-army-knife bourbon, J.W. Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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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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Grace Tomczak, lead bartender, MAKfam , Denver “ Brother’s Bond Cask Strength has certainly earned a spot behind the bar at The Golden Swan. Adam Fournier, bar director, Spago , Beverly Hills “ Four Roses Small Batch. Made in Hye, Texas, Garrison Brothers released this bourbon as their first flavored whiskey.

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

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It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. It’s special because it has a beautiful, distinguished profile that can be sipped slowly over a whiskey ball ice cube, all by itself.”

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

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

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No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar. Doing inventory with them is absolutely impossible.

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