Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A. Although I bartended for several years, the spirits business was not in my career plans.

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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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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift!

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

But taking a cue from my “suitcase bottle” habit of transporting back home favorite bottles of amaro from Italy, I was able to secure two bottles of Pronto! While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto!

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Cocchi Americano fits under that last definition. dry vermouth 1 barspoon Cherry Heering 2 dashes orange bitters Tools: barspoon, strainer Glass: coupe Garnish: cherry Stir all of the ingredients with ice, strain into a chilled glass, then garnish. Strain and bottle for use. This is an “all of the above” situation.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness. Bitter orange, rhubarb, and mint come through in the aroma, leading to a bracing and enduring bitterness perfectly balanced with an undercurrent of sweetness. regulations prevent the label from mentioning that here.)

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 4, 2024

And King of Kentucky hunters will be happy to hear that output continues to increase, up a whopping 1300 bottles from the 2023 release. As a reminder, this is a single barrel product bottled at barrel strength with minimal filtration and made from a mashbill of 79% corn, 11% rye, and 10% malted barley.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“Fifteen years ago, people’s palates were not attuned to bitterness,” he says. People’s palates evolve, It’s like clockwork — people start out enjoying sweet, but they eventually evolve towards more bitter flavors. Campari’s bitterness is nothing bad to the public now.” But I think I enjoy it because I like bitter flavors.”

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

According to Thomas Culpepper’s “The Complete Herbal,” originally published in 1653, the distillation of absinthe was believed to remove the bitter properties of wormwood while retaining its medicinal value. Today, there is no legal definition of absinthe. Additional herbs were added to improve taste and enhance its medical worth.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Photo copyright A Bar Above SPIRITS If your Pops likes a good cocktail and drinking gifts in general, gifting a bottle of alcohol is a pretty practical gift.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The ginger notes are definitely noticeable, but far from overwhelming or tasting artificial. This is a bottle worth grabbing in any season, but it’s perfect for autumn. Adding to the intrigue, this offering is bottled in bond, unlike the Hardywood release. 100 proof. A- / $50 Virginia Distillery Co. Bardstown Bourbon Co.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It’s bitter, bright, and boozy, and paired with the salty, crunchy kombu celery, it’s the perfect drinking experience. Sweet vermouth and bitters keep things classic, while orgeat provides a calming dose of sweetness. Khosla’s new list at Field Guide definitely doesn’t disappoint.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Trying to find the perfect gift for bartenders can definitely cause some stress! COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BOTTLE SET The mixologist in your life is going to love this eye dropper and cocktail mister kit , which has everything they need to spray, stencil, and drip their way into Instagram-worthy cocktails!

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

Germain elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters, laced a rinse of boisterous Scotch. If there is a drawback to this cocktail, it’s that it is somewhat spendy to make, since it calls for quite specific, relatively expensive bottles of both Irish whiskey and Scotch. Cooper Union 1 dash orange bitters ½ ounce St.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Boulder has previously released uniquely blended bottlings such as The 10 Essentials (2023), but Leave No Trace takes the complexity to a new level. The 2024 Trail Magic definitely lives up to the expectation of what a limited release should be. Bitter dark chocolate arrives late to tie all of the aromas together. 107 proof.

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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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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Dust off that bottle of Maraschino liqueur, get some absinthe ready, and tune in for more.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each batch is individually blended, tasted and tested before being bottled.” Tons of citrus on the nose here, with a hearty but secondary floral quality underneath, definitely rose-adjacent. Botanicals include juniper, rose geranium, angelica root, coriander, and lemon.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 12, 2024

In fact, up until the First World War it was sold straight from the barrel, and most folks brought in their own bottles for a “fill up”. Eventually the black rum was sold in champagne bottles, reclaimed from the British Officer’s Mess, and the corks sealed with black sealing wax. The finish is long, with a slight bitter finish.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 21, 2024

So this is the tequila with the wacky bottles. Those tall ceramic tequila bottles are gimmicks full of workmanlike product, and Obsidiana’s seem over the top. While the other tequilas definitely evoke Chardonnay, this tequila feels oddly more like it’s spent time in a red wine cask. And the wild prices, too.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above But wait, why would you bother to do all this and not just buy a bottle of gin? It’s very bitter, so you don’t want that! Copyright A Bar Above DIRECTIONS FOR HOW TO MAKE GIN AT HOME: Step 1: Sterilize your glass bottles or Mason jar(s) in boiling water. I mean, why do we make anything instead of buying it?

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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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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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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

ABV: 80 Proof: 160 Devil’s Springs Vodka 160 This fiery bottle from Clifton, N.J., The high-proof Caribbean rum is distilled from fermented molasses and is bottled right out of the still, clear and unaged. The high-proof Caribbean rum is distilled from fermented molasses and is bottled right out of the still, clear and unaged.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 23, 2024

For this roundup, all beers were poured from the can (or bottle) and sampled prior to their respective “enjoy by” dates out of glencairn glasses. It’s got those slightly sweet, malty aromas one gets from popping a bottle of Newcastle. It may be an IPA by definition, but it performs more like a fruit punch.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These are all released under the Kirkland Signature label, the same house brand that appears on the retailer’s coffee, canned tuna, bottled water, and, yes, beers. wrote one man on the Costco subreddit , which has been deluged with fans touting bottles they’ve found at their local stores. They seemed to be going quick!”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With Rose Mary’s Croatian-Italian focus, that house-made infusion fits perfectly alongside imported bottles of slivovitz and plenty of customers who love it. We definitely feature it on every menu and have a variety available, and a lot of the clientele that comes in are familiar with it. It wants to carry through in a cocktail.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. 3, a refreshing French 75 -like sipper that’s light, floral, and definitely delicious. Price: $43 / 750 mL bottle or $24 / 4-pack 8 oz cans St. Agrestis Brooklyn-based St.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! for a complete gift.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. If Mom was cooking, Dad would pop a nice bottle of white at 5 p.m. I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. Drink menus have gotten too fancy, even the ones that are at, like, your neighborhood bar.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 16, 2024

Where repeat ingredients are concerned, it also makes things easier for readers, who can get multiple uses from a single bottle of liquor. That’s definitely true with the Tradewinds. Indeed, I am almost embarrassed by how much I enjoy this drink. Planter’s Punch Out Tiki drinks often look quite complex on the page.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Today we try two of their latest: Breckenridge High Proof and one of the Broncos collaborative bottles. This expression definitely drinks like the High Proof cut with water, for better or worse, which tames heat and oakiness but also brings out some pointed citrus rind bitterness. 86 proof.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Curious Elixirs is a new company pushing booze-free, bottled (and canned) cocktails, largely inspired by classic options and particularly heavy on fresh juices. 1 – “A bitter booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up.” 2 servings/bottle.

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 26, 2024

So in addition to all my bottles, bitters, and glassware, I can access a small fridge, a small freezer, and a sink without taking a single step. And while I am relatively efficient for someone who has never bartended professionally, I’m definitely not the world’s swiftest barkeep. Sometimes I just want to hang out.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These consumers increasingly prefer a handful of favorite bottles rather than experimenting across brands. But there are still bottles out there that people will knife each other for. Everyone bought 100 bottles (figuratively speaking). They come in saying, ‘What’s the newest bottle? Is it equal across all price ranges?

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Many gravitated toward bitter, quinine extremes as a byproduct of tasting spirits so often. I definitely did some of that ‘Oh, the general public likes this simple s**t and we’re cool, so we want something harsh or more obscure,’” says longtime bartender Dave Murrin-von Ebers, who opened The Bartender’s Handshake in 2019.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

When grabbing a bottle of affordable red, a common mistake is to go [straight] to Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins and alcohol are commonly unbalanced, leaving heat on the nose and bitterness on the palate. —Drea Boulanger, executive wine director, Spiegelworld , Las Vegas “Cabernet Sauvignons under $20.

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