The Best Bottles to Gift This Holiday Season
PUNCH
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The best gifts for cocktail, wine and spirits fans, including coveted whiskey, rum, a ready-to-drink Martini, nonalcoholic wine and more.
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The Best Bourbons According To The Whiskey Wash Awards 2025
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Ranging from Bottled-in-Bond expressions to experimental cask finishes, there was no shortage of profiles to explore and review. In the inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 45 bourbons were awarded a medal – Double Gold, Gold, or Silver. If you can track down a bottle, do it you wont regret it a legendary release.
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Why Cask-Strength Spirits Require Distinct Bottle Designs
VinePair
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Every spirits brand wants its packaging to look attractive and stand out on the shelf, but when the time comes to design a new bottle, aesthetics are only a fraction of the equation. Cask-strength bourbons are pulled right from the barrel and bottled without dilution. the explanation lies in how alcohol interacts with heat.
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Inside Manska’s Mind: The Travesties of Whiskey Tasting
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.
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The VinePair Podcast: ‘Allocated’ Wines and Alienating Guests
VinePair
JANUARY 14, 2025
A brand releases a coveted, limited-edition whiskey, and retailers are only allowed to purchase a handful of bottles to sell, driving up hype and unfortunately secondary market prices. But in the wine world, the terms meaning can occasionally get warped or misconstrued. ” Does the average consumer know what that means?
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The Best American Whiskey Of 2025 According To The Whiskey Wash Awards
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
In 2024, our reviews team tasted and reviewed 81 different American whiskeys including ryes, blends, and American single malts. At our inaugural Whiskey Wash Awards , 31 of these whiskeys were awarded medals, with some achieving Double Gold and Gold. You can find a full list of the medal-winning American whiskeys here.
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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Rye That’s Earned a Spot on Your Bar?
VinePair
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Before bourbon, rye whiskey was America’s first native spirit. But with the rediscovery of classic, rye-based drinks during the early-aughts cocktail renaissance, bartenders fell back in love with the bold, spicy style of whiskey — and with that, rye’s comeback began. Rye’s resurgence shows no signs of slowing down.
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The Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024
Drinkhacker
DECEMBER 16, 2024
One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. Check out our holiday shopping guide. Agree, disagree? Texas red it aint.
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All of the Best Whiskey to Drink in 2025
VinePair
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
In recent years, long-defunct whiskey brands have gotten a new lease on life , legacy producers have debuted celebrated one-offs and new permanent line extensions , and Scotch makers have upped their cask-aging ante to unprecedented heights.
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Review: 4 Woodinville Whiskeys, 2025 Releases
Drinkhacker
JANUARY 21, 2025
Recently we received four expressions from the company for review, including a fresh bottling of one of its flagship releases. Woodinville Whiskey Company Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2025) We last saw this release 8 years ago, and it looks to be the same — pot distillate, made from a mash of 72% corn, 22% rye and 6% malted barley.
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Black Frost Distillery Unveils Locally-Sourced Malted Rye Whiskey
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Black Frost Distilling is expanding its portfolio with the release of a distinctive farm-to-glass rye whiskey, showcasing Minnesota’s agricultural heritage and distilling potential. Minnesota is also one of the largest producers of rye in the country, so it makes sense to have rye whiskey be a major focus of our distillery.
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There’s Still Time to Get Your Tickets to the 20th Annual Mohegan Sun Wine and Food Fest
Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 22, 2024
Mohegan Sun’s 20th Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest is Thursday, January 25th – Sunday, January 28th Mohegan Sun Wine and Food Fest promises a weekend of culinary delights and exquisite libations. To commemorate 20 years of Sun Wine & Food Fest, guests can enjoy 20 events over the course of four days!
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What Does The Closure Of Waterford Distillery Mean For The Irish Whiskey Industry?
The Whiskey Wash
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Waterford Distillery did things differently, focusing on the importance of terroir and sustainability, all the while producing some truly astonishing whiskey. The news of its closure certainly came as a shock to many given the recent growth of the Irish whiskey category. million worth of whiskey stocks. million, and €40.1
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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache
Chilled Magazine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. You get a shaken whiskey sour situation with spice from ginger then a lot of earthiness from turmeric.” oz tepache Preparation Etched rocks } Baller Ice } chili threads *Japanese dasher bottle.
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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What Rye Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck?
VinePair
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
It’s no secret — bartenders love rye whiskey. It’s a bottled-in-bond rye meaning that it is at least four years aged and bottled at 100 proof. It retails where I live for around $27 a bottle.” Old Forester (100 proof) Rye is a great bottle to have on hand in any bar, either professionally or at home.
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Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog Is Back In Time For Christmas
The Whiskey Wash
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog is back in time for the holiday season. Images courtesy of Skrewball Whiskey. Ahead of the festive season Skrewball Whiskey has announced the nationwide relaunch of its Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Eggnog. Carriers include Total Wine and ReserveBar.
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The Drinks World Has Hit Peak Astrology
VinePair
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. Or getting into the weeds of Pluto’s transit through Aquarius over a bottle of whiskey. Each bottle is sold with a smudge stick, crystals, and other energy-cleansing aids.
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Whiskey Review: Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée
The Whiskey Wash
JULY 16, 2024
We review Westward Whiskey Vintner’s Cuvée, created from American single malt whiskeys influenced by four types of wine cask finishes. image via Westward Whiskey) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
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The Best American Single Malts For Beginners: An Introduction To The Style
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 21, 2025
As American single malt whiskey continues to evolvefollowing its official recognition by the TTB many distillers are looking to bring new drinkers into the fold. With clear regulations and geographical protection, craft producers now have the confidence to push boundaries and establish ASM as a key player in the American whiskey scene.
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Better Drinks Take Flight
Imbibe Magazine
JUNE 10, 2024
“I make it all the time now when I’m in the air, since it’s low-ABV and only two ingredients: Coca-Cola and red wine,” she says. My tip is to mix those two together in a 100ml bottle before you go through security. A whiskey soda or a Gin & Tonic are both great staples,” he says. Sometimes simple is best.
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Whiskey Vs Brandy: The Differences Between These Two Distilled Spirits
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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We Asked 8 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon? (2025)
VinePair
APRIL 7, 2025
Its the risk enthusiasts take when they open a critically acclaimed or tater-approved bottle for the first time. That initial encounter with the juice may leave them cold or indifferent, leaving them to wonder why the bottle garnered so much hype. It might be time to turn to the American single malt whiskey category instead.
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Countdown To Halloween With These 14 Spooky Sips
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Whiskey Proper No. Gin , Sparkling Wine Witching Hour Martini Ingredients 1 oz. Top with 2 oz.
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Whiskey Review: Ammunition Cask Strength Bourbon
The Whiskey Wash
JUNE 24, 2024
We review Ammunition Cask Strength Bourbon, a four-year-old Kentucky bourbon finished for six months in French Bordeaux wine barrels that previously held Ammunition Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon. image via Daylight Wine & Spirits) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.
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Jameson Unveils Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition in Travel Retail
The Whiskey Wash
MARCH 7, 2025
The world’s most awarded and bestselling Irish whiskey, Jameson , has announced its latest travel retail exclusive, Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition, expanding its innovative cask-finished lineup. Whiskey enthusiasts traveling internationally should look for this limited offering at duty-free locations worldwide.
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Bushmills Private Reserve Series Is Back With 4 New Cask-Finished Single Malts
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Credit: Bushmills Irish Whiskey Bushmills Irish Whiskey has released the second round of its Private Reserve Limited Release series. Consisting of four vintage single malt whiskeys with various experimental cask finishes, the whiskeys showcase the versatility of Bushmills single malt.
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How Far Would You Go For Your Favorite Whiskey?
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. ” Read more in Behind Bars, available from October 2024 at $22.95
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What Is Light Whiskey? The Past, Present, and Future of America’s Most Misunderstood Spirit
VinePair
AUGUST 29, 2024
But in the past decade, tucked among the various bourbons and ryes, more bottles carrying the indeterminate “American whiskey” label have appeared. Many feature novel cask finishes, including fortified wines, delicate whites, Armagnac, agave spirits, and even beer barrels. s MGP Ingredients (MGP). Low calorie, it is not.
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Where to Drink in Tucson, Arizona
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 18, 2024
Batch With an emphasis that could be considered hedonism at its finest, Batch puts its focus on two things: whiskey and doughnuts. Opened in 2016 by Tucson natives Ronnie and Christian Spece, Batch boasts one of the largest whiskey collections in the state, with more than 1,000 unique labels and counting. s flagship hazy IPA.
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13 to Try: Vermouths
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. And contemporary producers are increasingly spreading their creative wings, and discovering the potential of this venerable aromatized wine. Vermouth came into fine focus in that conversation.
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Whiskey Review: Fortune’s Fool The Prelude Straight Rye Whiskey
The Whiskey Wash
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019. Fortune’s Fool , a new woman-focused whiskey producer, first emerged on the scene back in 2019. proof; priced at $55.
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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Bloody Butcher Bourbon
The Whiskey Wash
JULY 22, 2024
(image via Savage & Cooke) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Savage & Cooke has emerged in recent years as one of the more interesting craft whiskey outlets in California. Often, these have a wine cask influence, owing to Phinney’s wine industry experience.
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Whiskey Review: Savage & Cooke Howling Mob Bourbon
The Whiskey Wash
JULY 19, 2024
(image via Savage & Cooke) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Savage & Cooke has emerged in recent years as one of the more interesting craft whiskey outlets in California. Often, these have a wine cask influence, owing to Phinney’s wine industry experience.
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New Releases: Westward Whiskey, Chattanooga, Westland, & Town Branch
The Whiskey Wash
AUGUST 5, 2024
New American whiskey and bourbon releases this week include a Bottled-In-Bond expression from Westward Whiskey and a new Experimental Batch bourbon from Chattanooga. This is the third exclusive bottling to be released in 2024. The whiskey was bottled from a very small batch of six barrels.
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Whiskey Review: Blackened Rye The Lightning 2024
The Whiskey Wash
JUNE 25, 2024
We review Blackened Rye The Lightning 2024, a blend of straight rye whiskeys that are vatted and transferred for finishing to Madeira wine and Caribbean rum casks for 2-14 weeks each, where they undergo the Black Noise sonic enhancement process. It is crafted from a blend of straight rye whiskeys hand-selected by Dietrich.
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New Releases: Westward Whiskey, Nearest Green, Overholt, & Hudson Whiskey
The Whiskey Wash
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In new releases this week, Westward Whiskey unveils Milestone No.2 Old Overholt releases the 2024 Extra Aged rye, and Hudson Whiskey finishes in Calvados Casks. Let’s take a closer look at some notable new whiskey releases in the USA this week. Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No.2 Westward Whiskey Milestone Edition No.2
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Review: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish Aspen Exclusive
Drinkhacker
JUNE 2, 2024
To celebrate the launch of the new Stranahan’s Whiskey Lodge in Aspen, the Denver-based distillery is rolling out a series of exclusive and limited blends. It’s a premium-priced bottle at $140, and a portion of profits from each sale go toward the Aspen Fire Protection District.
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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023! Tasting Breaks with Redbreast and Monin
Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 23, 2024
Sponsored Break with Redbreast ELEVATE bartenders and presenters took a break between seminars to taste Redbreast Whiskey, which is produced by Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard. It’s Irish whiskey from Midleton Distillery,” he explained. It is unique to Ireland and known as the quintessential style of Irish whiskey.
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Review: Woodinville Bourbon Finished in Tequila Barrels
Drinkhacker
APRIL 30, 2025
Just a short drive from Seattle, situated in the heart of western Washington wine and whiskey country, Woodinville Whiskey Co. Known for a hands-on approach and a commitment to local sourcing, the distillery has catered to whiskey lovers with both its flagship expressions and its creative, limited-release finishes.
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Review: Savage & Cooke Core Whiskeys 2024 – American Whiskey, Cask Finished Rye, and Cask Finished Bourbon
Drinkhacker
MARCH 14, 2024
At the end of 2023, Savage and Cooke rebranded its permanent lineup, revamping its core whiskeys, ditching the avant garde photography, and formally changing its name to Savage & Cooke instead of Savage and Cooke. But, I suppose, it’s what’s inside the bottle that really counts. 113 proof. 100 proof.
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Co. Amrut Collaborative Series
The Whiskey Wash
JUNE 28, 2024
Amrut Collaborative Series, a straight rye whiskey finished in Amrut Indian malt whisky barrels blended with straight bourbon whiskey. Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. What’s in the bottle Bardstown Bourbon Co. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Co.
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Inside Manska’s Mind: Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things
Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Manska for an analytical look at the Quest for the Best—Spirits Drinkers Drink, But Don’t Know Things Proof or ABV: Proof can denote approximate alcohol content of any spirit although it is commonly associated with whiskey and originated with rum. Clear spirits such as unaged white dog whiskey, gin, vodka, can be bottled as Full Proof.
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Review: Patty Green Whiskey Distillers – Brandy, Multifarious, and Purple Karma Pinnacle
Drinkhacker
JUNE 15, 2024
Patricia Green Cellars is one of Oregon’s leading wine producers and now it’s getting into … whiskey! You have never encountered whiskey like these, in large part because none of them are whiskey the way you probably think about them. Why not, right? Ready or not, here we go. 100 proof.
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The 13 Best Whiskeys We Tasted at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival 2024
Drinkhacker
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
With some 200 whiskeys available for tasting, you can’t possible sample everything on offer. Producers bring their unicorn bottles like Heaven Hill Parker’s Heritage Collection and Michter’s two 10 Year Old Single Barrel offerings, all for sale at MSRP. And so they did again in 2024 at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival.
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