Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2024

From Napa’s only Sake and Japanese Whiskey bar, Morimoto, comes the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail. Check out the full recipe plus more from Bar Manager Josh Weed below! It is a spirit only cocktail in the vein of a Negroni where a marriage of flavors is achieved using these seemingly disparate ingredients.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From Bar Manager Josh Johnson of Nashville’s Oak Steakhouse, comes The Oakfather, a unique riff on The Godfather cocktail. The Oakfather, a creation by Bar Manager Josh Johnson at Oak Steakhouse Nashville , is a meticulously crafted cocktail featuring the distinctive Talisker 10 Year Scotch, a rarity in classic whiskey cocktails.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Most liquor stores I’ve seen sell OGD for about $25, which is a solid price point for how nicely the whiskey drinks! Luke Rowe, bar manager, ELWAY’S , Denver “ Wild Turkey 101 is a great underrated choice for cocktails. Whether you’re enjoying it neat or in a cocktail, it never disappoints.”

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 25, 2025

Specials rotate regularly, from raw bar picks and steak for two to caviar service and a late-night menu that keeps the kitchen buzzing after hours. Junebugs beverage program, led by Bar Manager and Assistant GM Sophie Burton, is fruit-forward, playful, and expertly crafted.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Our judging panel comprised of working bartenders, bar managers, bar owners, bar consultants and, more importantly, top influential Chilled 100 members with on-premise buying power, who are ready to judge, rate, and award your spirit’s brand. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. Enter now and save !

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are thousands of whiskeys out in the world. Not all of them appeal to every whiskey drinker, regardless of how popular they are or how ubiquitous they may be on back bars, and this is fine, of course. Whiskey is subjective. This doesn’t make the whiskey bad. Fionna Gemzon, bar manager, None of the Above , St.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 15, 2024

Michael Pattison (Suzie Wongs, Brooklyn Standard, The Bowery) leads the venue and is ably assisted by Brendon Osmers (Gerards Bar, The Gresham, The Bowery). The back bar features a 150+ bourbon list for the corn-whiskey lovers. The venue offers a cracker list of cocktails, with a focus on quality serves and classic flavours.

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VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a diverse flavor profile from the typical whiskey we’re used to.” Price is mid-range, $50 to $60.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Case in point: the new California road trip–inspired menu at Los Angeles’ Big Bar , a 13-year-old neighborhood bar nestled beneath the iconic Griffith Observatory. “I get the most excited for a cocktail that tastes great and has a narrative layer,” says longtime bar manager Eugene Lee.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Vodka provides the backbone for several popular mixed drinks like the Moscow Mule , the Vodka Martini , and the Cosmopolitan , so its an essential tool for the bar. in 2024, raking in $7.2

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

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. 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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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

As soon as we heard about the collaboration we started work creating an incredible whisky experience,” Cameron Ewen, The Balmoral’s Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH, explained to me over email. I got in contact with the Balmoral Hotel to find out how they’d created this unforgettable experience. “As

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s five years old and has a more mellow corn flavor while still keeping some of the more floral elements present in their Bottled in Bond Maryland rye, which is the best new American whiskey to hit my shelves recently.” Adam Fournier, bar director, Spago , Beverly Hills “ Four Roses Small Batch. This isn’t the case with Honeydew.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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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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. It works well in a Boulevardier or a Whiskey Smash, and offers a smooth complexity without overwhelming the palate.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 4, 2024

Even highly experienced bartenders have told me they don’t have a good understanding of bar management, and long-time bar managers have confided that they were never actually trained in the position. Powers whiskey with 1/2 oz. Powers Irish Rye Whiskey ½ oz. Antica vermouth over ice.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

The best bourbon for beginners, according to bartenders: Woodford Reserve Old Forester 86 Proof Cook’s Mill Bourbon Whiskey Wild Turkey 101 W.L. Albert Beltran, bar manager, Wayfare Tavern , San Francisco “ Old Forester 86 Proof. This is my personal go-to and I use it as the well at both bars I manage.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

Great for folks just warming up to peated whiskey, and wonderful to sip on its own. It’s also fantastic in cocktails like a Whiskey Sour or an Old Fashioned with a touch of honey — a personal fave!” Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. “I

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VinePair

OCTOBER 7, 2024

To learn more about the importance of salting cocktails and which drinks can benefit from it, we tapped Trey Sanford, bar manager at Anchorage, Alaska’s South Restaurant + Coffeehouse. While salt is most often incorporated into sour cocktails , Sanford argues that it should be used in more spirit-forward builds.

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Spiritz

JULY 13, 2024

Adding to the allure, Bar Manager Erion Bardhoci has crafted three bespoke cocktails, each a work of liquid art. This innovative drink combines coffee rye whiskey with crème de cacao and port, presenting a beautiful balance of bitter, sweet, and spicy elements. Next, Movement redefines the classic Manhattan.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Shane Mstroine, bartender/bar manager, Table 45 , Cleveland “I’m gonna go a little more niche with Fuentesca’s 2018 Huertas Las Antenas Blanco. There’s a gentle touch of oak and an element of peppercorn and baking spice that keeps our whiskey drinkers going back for more.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For around $25 to $30, you’re getting a whiskey that competes with bottles costing much more. It’s consistent and noticeable while being a go-to for bartenders behind the bar or enjoying at home. If you love really good, high-quality whiskey, Penelope bourbon is the hottest and fastest-growing brand of whiskey in the U.S.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 29, 2024

SCOTCH & The Balmoral The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh Cameron Ewen, Head Whisky Ambassador and Bar Manager at SCOTCH commented: “We are honoured to partner with our friends at The Macallan to bring this incredible experience to life. Then, a final night of comfort in the Scone & Crombie suite.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen Restaurant & Lounge in Miami has noticed a gradual increase in the popularity of gin among patrons, says bar manager Karol Ansaldi. known for whiskey — namely Jack Daniel’s — purchased the premium Fords Gin in 2019 and the Mediterranean Gin Mare in 2022. Brown-Forman Corp., New gin brands and expressions abound.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Roderick Williams, Bar Manager, Smoked , Columbia, S.C. It’s the same recipe as the ever-popular Negroni, but with whiskey instead of gin. There’s this misconception that rum drinks are complicated and overly sweet, but a Mai Tai is simple and light. The Last Word. This cocktail deserves more attention for a few reasons.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Downtown, you may not think a whiskey bar would spend a lot of effort on rum but The Whiskey House has the Pauline with rum, lemon, simple syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters ($16). The Whiskey House also has one of the best Happy H0urs in the area, which is every day from 4-7 and includes a tall draft beer for $5.

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Bartender.com

JANUARY 16, 2024

Brian Barna serves as the Bar Manager in a cocktail bar called Proof. With over a decade of experience, he mentors a small crew of bartenders and bar backs to create their own cocktails through inspirations from movies, music, and culinary recipes. A love of spirits from zero proof all the way up to high proof whiskey.

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Bevspot

JULY 10, 2015

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Bevspot

JULY 10, 2015

Successful bar managers will tell you that efficient inventory management is the key to maintaining a profitable bar. If your bar management software or inventory spreadsheets are set up correctly— we’ve got a template for you if they’re not—you should be able to access an inventory usage report.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2024

Charles Friedrichs, bar manager, The Jones Assembly , Oklahoma City, Okla. I immediately added it to the Nickel City back bar and it has remained one of the few tequilas we always carry at our whiskey-heavy space.” One would be hard pressed to find a Tahona blanco in this price range that drinks as well as this.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Alex Barbatsis, bar director, The Whistler , Chicago “With the price of many American whiskeys continually rising, Cognac is a great spirit category to call on when you are looking for a bold, oak-aged spirit to hold up in a cocktail. It’s a great place to start a Cognac backbar collection.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Oren Briggs, Bar Manager, Apothecary , Dallas “I think I’d have to go with none other than Aberlour 12. I first tasted Balblair during the pandemic, when the whiskey club I’m part of had a tasting over Zoom. It’s a blended Scotch, which I know a lot of purists out there will dislike. And at under $25 retail?

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 18, 2024

Led by Kevin Rigault, Bar Manager at Bar Les Ambassadeurs, the team has carefully selected seasonal ingredients which they have transformed into delicious cocktails which are completely unique in flavour. The menu focuses on highlighting the complexity of each ingredient, through a minimalist cocktail-blend.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Casey Carr, Bar Manager at Heartwood in San Francisco belongs to a team of industry vets who are highly acclaimed behind many well-respected bars and restaurants. Luckily we have found ourselves growing into a really steady thriving bar within this small amount of time. Taste the spirit for what it is.

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