Drinkhacker

MARCH 7, 2025

When Grain and Barrel Spirits launched Chicken C**k Whiskey in 2018, the branding drew plenty of amused chatter. To revive Chicken C**k Whiskey, Grain and Barrel and Gregg Snyder worked with Bardstown Bourbon Company’s collaborative distilling program. Let’s find out!

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried-and-true distillation techniques. Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

American whiskey is in a weird place. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. Does all this spell trouble for American whiskey? The whiskey industry is subject to fluctuations in spending, like anything else. whiskey industry? “I

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In just about eight months, seven different whiskeys have arrived at Drinkhacker HQ, and today we’re finally getting down to reviewing them all. Let’s fire away at this septet of whiskeys. Some grapefruit peel hits on the enduringly savory finish, bittering heavier notes of roasted corn and mushroom. 107 proof.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Meanwhile, homemade sodas and libations like the Midnight Driver (a Gimlet riff using rye whiskey with notes of eucalyptus and vetiver) highlight the team’s penchant for craft. “Come early to get a spot outside.

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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. Also, any whiskey with peat is just not good to me.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Interviewees could only choose rye whiskeys they’ve personally sampled. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Morris himself noted in the press release that this year’s King of Kentucky showcases what a difference production dates and warehousing can have on a barrel of whiskey in addition to the standard variations from barrel to barrel. We received a small, representative sample from Barrel #10. Let’s dig in.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you want a more complete gift, it’s a nice touch to pair these with additional goodies like whiskey glasses for their favorite drinks (Old Fashioneds, anyone?), Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). There, at some point around the 1850s, they started mixing the cognac with Peychaud’s bitters, and this would have been known as a ‘Sazerac cocktail’.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 5, 2024

Available in three flavors, MXXN is designed to emulate tequila, gin, and whiskey. A margarita is definitely the right move for this. With a good tonic, everything comes into focus and balances out the bitter quinine with some lively evergreen notes and a little citrus. In lieu of alcohol, a 1.5

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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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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. There are definitely some shops online that will ship it to you, but of course you’ll have to factor in another $20-30 for shipping on top of the $40-50 price tag.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Colorado has quickly become one of the premiere states for American whiskey. At the forefront of high-elevation whiskey is Boulder Spirits , which finds its home at Vapor Distillery in, of course, Boulder. The whiskey comes off the pot still at 145 proof and enters the barrel around 120 proof. Thoughts follow. years to 7.5

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 15, 2023

situated at 9600 feet, and uses Rocky Mountain snowmelt water to proof its whiskeys. B+ / $60 Breckenridge Back to Back Blend Bourbon 2023 – Novelty collaborations continue to abound in the whiskey world and hey, why not, there’s enough fun to be had all around. 105 proof. 86 proof.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. She was recently recognized as the 2023 American Whiskey Brand Ambassador of the Year by the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Awards.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 10, 2024

That’s why you often see them in sour cocktails like the Whiskey Sour , because they help calm down the acidic bite of the citrus. Beautiful white foam on top of the cocktail which can also act as a canvas for “drawing” with bitters or spraying stenciled images. So it may not suit every bar… but it definitely makes your shake faster!

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. They offer three expressions: Garden, Spice, and Grove.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the author of books on amaro , bitters , and a writer who frequently chronicles Italian drinking culture , I’ve had the chance to try countless bottles of amaro over the years and I’m always curious, and often skeptical, of a new release, especially one from Trader Joe’s. Sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s, the $1.99

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The ginger notes are definitely noticeable, but far from overwhelming or tasting artificial. Molasses and bitter dark chocolate are the first notes to waft upward from the glass. Combining the quality single malt with a stout carrying national acclaim, this should be on the wish list for all whiskey enthusiasts. 100 proof.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

Even when focusing purely on cocktails created with whiskey and bourbon, there is still much diversity to be found. This is evident in the recipes that Redemption Whiskey has concocted for National Cocktail Day (March 24th). All of these stunning cocktails make fine use of rye and bourbon from Redemption Whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 25, 2024

The company is (thank God) not making whiskey or tequila but rather flavored white spirits, including vodka and gin. The mind braces for sweetness but after a small squeeze of fruity orange oil, the palate becomes actually rather drying and tart, showcasing bitter notes of rhubarb and grapefruit peel. 90 proof.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 15, 2024

Before bourbon, rye was America’s whiskey of choice. The early history of rye whiskey was centered around the northeastern United States where rye grain growing conditions were best. The Maryland rye consists of a blend of two whiskeys made from 51% rye, 45% corn, 5% malted barley and one made from 95% rye, 5% malted barley.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Meanwhile, Chicago barkeeps have long bonded over the “ punishment ” of Malört and high-proof whiskeys, just as San Francisco bartenders in Italian-leaning North Beach wink-winked over nips of Italian Fernet-Branca. Many gravitated toward bitter, quinine extremes as a byproduct of tasting spirits so often.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 17, 2024

New whiskey releases this week hail from Texas, Oregon, Colorado, California, and Kentucky. From “micro-batches” to Bottled-In-Bond Bourbons, check out this week’s American whiskey and bourbon new releases from distilleries such as Maverick Distilling and Cask & Coast. The whiskey was then bottled at 100 proof.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Jonathan Stanyard, bartender and consultant, The Bitter Gringo Co. While it does have a little bitterness and some bite, it has a sweet finish rounded out by the citrus and cooked agave coming through. 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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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As for our Oktoberfest roundup , we just added Hopewell, Church Street, Bitter Pops, Hubbards Cave and the Oak Park fest coming in the next couple of weeks. No word on what the new name will be, but may we suggest “Definitely Not a Snobby Suburban Music Venue Brewery”? Check it out. Patch has more here.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Made in collaboration with Stumptown, this interpretation lacks any artificial notes, instead offering velvety notes of bitter coffee and honey. This one boasts strong baking spice notes from its rum base, along with bright pineapple and lime juices and a welcome bitterness on the finish.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

We ranked and argued and analyzed, and after a little math came up with what is obviously the most definitive list of summer cocktailing ever published. bourbon or rye whiskey (we usually opt for Old Grandad 114, Rittenhouse Rye, or the highest-proof whiskey on the shelf) 1/4 oz. Pour in 2 oz whiskey over the ice.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Not only do I get to explore fun topics applicable to all whiskey and spirits, but it also helps me look for certain flavors & experiences in the tasting. Bitter cacao dances amongst rich blackberries and currants.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Once restricted to a handful of botanical waters, alcohol-free options have expanded to include ready-to-drink (RTD) mocktails in large and small formats, convincing base “spirits” that mimic the profiles of traditional whiskey, gin, and apéritivos, and party-friendly formulas that offer a different kind of buzz.

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VinePair

APRIL 4, 2024

While it definitely has Islay personality, it is also blended with other single-malt whisky and has a sherry finish, so it’s rounded out a bit. Great for folks just warming up to peated whiskey, and wonderful to sip on its own. “I would recommend Compass Box Glasgow Blend. It has a great body. It’s also terrific in cocktails.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Method and Madness Rye and Malt Method and Madness is the experimental project from the parent company of Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskeys , Irish Distillers-Pernod Ricard. This blend of 60 percent rye and 40 percent malted barley isn’t just an outlier in the Irish spirits realm but all of whiskey.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! Pisco Sours have all the components of a well-balanced cocktail: slightly tart and sweet, but also smooth and elegant from the egg whites and herbaceous from the bitters. It’s such an underrated cocktail.

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Cocktails with Suderman

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This construction is pretty simple: It takes the Manhattan structure — two parts rye whiskey, one part sweet vermouth, a couple dashes aromatic bitters — and splits the whiskey base between rye and dark, aged rum. I also add in a couple dashes of orange bitters, which help pull the other ingredients together.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Because the gin categorys definition is quite broad, a wide range of spirits using an even wider range of botanicals exist today. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever. Some famous examples of sours are the Whiskey Sour, Amaretto Sour , and basic Gin Sour.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood. Bulleit plays well with many ingredients to be the perfect bourbon for your next Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or bourbon Whiskey Smash.” —Jay

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