Chilled Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

Manska for an analytical look at the travesties of whiskey tasting. Most of us who love alcohol beverages enjoy attending tastings at expos, restaurants, wine and liquor stores to taste and discuss aromas amd flavors of beverages. Many attendees also belong to beer, wine, or whiskey clubs. We go inside the mind of George F.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Our exclusive interview with the founders of Skrewball Whiskey celebrates the innovative brand that is driving the spirits world nuts and has captured the hearts and palates of whiskey lovers around the globe. Tell us what’s new at Skrewball Whiskey. Talk to us about your whiskey’s huge success.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

For nearly a decade now, we’ve periodically covered the NHLC’s acquisition of single barrel American whiskey and tequila. Now, through a partnership with Bord Bia, Ireland’s Agency for Food and Drink, the Granite State is getting access to a wide selection of unique Irish whiskeys. A must try for fans of Irish pot still whiskey.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 16, 2024

We review Southern Star Double Rye, a blend of two straight rye whiskeys finished in ex-bourbon barrels. image via Southern Distilling Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. It is aged at least two years in new American oak before being bottled at 44% ABV.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 14, 2024

We review Southern Star The Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey, distilled in North Carolina from a mash bill of 60% corn, 36% rye, and 4% malted barley. image via Southern Distilling Company) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of spirits, whiskey and brandy have such a rich history and timeless feel, wouldn’t you say? Both cherished for their complex flavors and exceptional craftsmanship, whiskey and brandy hold a special place in the hearts of cocktail lovers worldwide.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A new true-crime book by Mike Gerrard introduces the world of alcohol crimes, from whiskey heists to fake million-dollar wine. We’ve all been there at the end of a long week (or sometimes day); devastated to reach for our favorite bottle and find it empty. It ran for 18 months before being discovered, and in that time they evaded $1.6

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Old Landmark Bourbon (four-year-old, 86 proof, from Illinois); and Macy’s “40” Whiskey (a blend containing 40 percent Kentucky juice, 86 proof). From the 1930s to the 1980s, many department stores, liquor shops, and restaurants had their own private labels of various spirits that they sold to customers.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

If there’s one thing whiskey fans love, it’s superlatives. As with any list primed to spark debate, we should outline some ground rules: The rye must be a specific bottling OR bottled within an identifiable range of years. All spirits must be American rye whiskeys. Oldest, highest proof, rarest — we covet them all.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Bootlegged and diluted whiskey, bathtub gin, and backwoods moonshine were indeed all consumed in great quantities in the era’s underground bars and speakeasies. But a lesser-known reality of Prohibition was that it was possible to legally acquire well-aged, bottled-in-bond bourbon and rye. What Did Medicinal Whiskey Taste Like?

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 28, 2024

Founded in 2014 by the Wine Country Network, the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition is an annual double-blind tasting competition for bourbons and whiskeys from across North America. So, today, let’s work our way through the top ten scorers in the American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition 2023.

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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.”

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, when fans on X (formerly Twitter) began noticing this mysterious, locked folder on Beyoncé’s media site with a cover image featuring a bottle of mahogany-colored liquid in a glass case , it fuelled speculation that the singer might be gearing up to launch her own whiskey brand. Where Will SIRDAVIS Whiskey Be Produced?

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”

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VinePair

AUGUST 29, 2024

Almost 20 years into the bourbon boom , liquor store shelves — both physical and virtual — are more packed than ever with producers and labels fighting for eyeballs. But in the past decade, tucked among the various bourbons and ryes, more bottles carrying the indeterminate “American whiskey” label have appeared.

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VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

Like the rest of the country, the whiskey trails in the Western part of the United States are vast and full of options to explore. Drawing from local ingredients and influenced by local microclimates, the distilleries — and the whiskeys they make — reflect a relaxed and creative attitude common in this part of the country.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

New American whiskey and bourbon releases from the past week include an extra-aged expression from Knob Creek and a limited-edition Pride expression from Fierce & Kind. Wyoming Whiskey releases Outryder 2024, and Next Century Spirits releases a tequila-finished bourbon.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 24, 2024

The Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail, Bottled In 2004. One such example of this is the Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail , bottled in 2004, the subject of this week’s Scotch Whisky Legends. The Strathisla 1965 Gordon & Macphail, Bottled 2004 Strathisla single malt whisky remains a rarity.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 27, 2025

David Gluckman and his team mixed whiskey with cream in 1973 – critics called it crazy, but Baileys Irish Cream went on to sell over 1.25 billion bottles In 1973, one of the world’s most respected drinks executives looked at a bottle of brown liquid and declared “That s**t will never sell!” Then another.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 11, 2025

Bottled at 43% ABV, this release pays tribute to the day in 2006 when the first drops of Taiwanese-made new make spirit flowed from Kavalan’s stills. Only 30,000 bottles will be available globally, representing some of the distillery’s rarest ultra-aged stock produced in Taiwan’s challenging subtropical climate.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

Every whiskey journey starts somewhere. Where it begins can be crucial, as picking the wrong bottle as an entry point can turn someone off to the spirit and its subgenres for a long time — if not permanently. There are plenty of bottles on the market that can help beginners launch their whiskey odyssey.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Bottled at 37.5%

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

By the late 50s Hood River Distillers had begun blending and bottling spirits for distribution throughout the Pacific Northwest. From value to premium, amaro to whiskey, Hood River Distillers has it all, with liquid credentials that keep customers coming back for more. What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions?

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 10, 2024

The airing of the results allows bourbon and whiskey fans across the globe to see the tasting sessions for themselves, and understand how the expert panel selects their favorite expressions. So, I thought we would do something a little different in my Whiskey Awards series this week. However, they did not know which was which.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

So the next time that one serious collector friend offers you a copita of pechuga that they suitcased back and swear is Pepsi bottle-worthy you won’t have to nod politely while secretly wondering if they’re having a stroke. This is one of those laws that’s regularly flaunted by travelers returning from Mexico with bags full of rare bottles.

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Cheers

JUNE 24, 2024

Bear Fight, a whiskey brand from Next Century Spirits , has extended its whiskey portfolio with the launch of Bear Fight Kentucky Reserve, finished in reposado tequila barrels. bottle at liquor stores in CT, KY, IL, MN, NJ and BearFightWhiskey.com. This expression comes in at 45% ABV / 90 proof. per 750-ml.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 6, 2024

As the second-largest Irish whiskey brand in the world in one of the fastest-growing categories, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey is experimenting with flavor innovations. One such whiskey is the Tullamore D.E.W. Honey is one-of-a-kind, being the first-ever Irish whiskey innovation made with 100% Natural Bohemian Honey.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

And while it’s probably a stretch to call bourbon “America’s native spirit” — that title could equally go to apple brandy or rye whiskey — it’s certainly a distinctly American product anyone in the U.S.A. Since the whiskey boom in the mid-2010s, some states are practically neck deep in craft bourbon. Whiskey Del Bac comes top of mind.)

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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?), Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. This also makes a great bachelorette party gift.)

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

In this course, Chris shows you step-by-step how to use ingredients like botanicals for flavor pairings, turning a plain bottle of booze into flavored liquor you can use for nuanced craft cocktails. Explore creative flavor combinations, timing, advanced techniques, and the use of complex ingredients.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s a 17 year-old single grain Irish whiskey, perhaps one of two dozen casks we’ve sampled so far that day. It’s the second-to-last day of a weeklong trip, the latest step in a partnership between the New Hampshire Liquor Commission and the Irish government’s Bord Bia. But its impact on liquor is undoubtedly outsized.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In the 1980s at 24, he was teaching high school English when his father asked for his help operating a small local liquor store called Liquor Outlet. A few years later, Lewis was the owner of the Liquor Outlet, which had since expanded to six stores and was rebranded as The Party Source.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Occasionally he sold private single-barrel picks to his growing audience and one in particular, a 6-year old wheated bourbon from craft distillery Wyoming Whiskey , blew his mind. Credit: Scott Suchman Around that time, he noticed a retail liquor license up for sale in Washington, D.C., The 39-year-old Jacksonville, Fla., Riber and co.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 17, 2024

Modernizing Oregon’s Liquor Laws” The partnership between Heritage Distilling Company and the Coquille Indian Tribe is the culmination of the overturning of a 188 year old Federal law that banned Native American tribes from distilling spirits on tribal lands. Aging premium whiskeys and rums requires time-honored methods and maturation.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The two together with the a new book that is sure to steal the attention of lovers of libations: Behind Bars: True Crime Stories of Whiskey Heists, Beer Bandits, and Fake Million-Dollar Wines. Have you ever walked into a liquor store and casually had thoughts of pulling the greatest heist of the century?

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