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. It expedites the process but definitely makes your shake louder (and kind of springy sounding.) So it may not suit every bar… but it definitely makes your shake faster! Don’t believe me?

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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. Once again, the rye-rum-brandy triangle works in our favor.) Strain into a coupe glass.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Great with a splash of soda, the noir could also brighten up a Manhattan (especially if you go 50:50 with a robust rye whiskey ). This vermouth is bold enough to stand up to any whiskey in a Manhattan or Rob Roy. The vermouth strikes a superbly drinkable balance between the wine’s acidity, a spicy structure, and a gentle sweetness.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

But with such a loose origin story and definition, one might wonder: What makes a good one? You can prepare the whiskey, syrup, and citrus in individual mugs and then top with hot water when ready to serve.” Whiskey is the obvious choice, but any barrel-aged or smoky spirit will do. A perfect one, even?

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 5, 2024

More specifically, we’re going to take that mulled wine, add a couple of ingredients, and make a Hot Negroni — or, for those more inclined to whiskey drinks, a Hot Boulevardier. But I stand by my assertion that mulled wine with spices, honey, and brandy is kinda, sorta, a little like vermouth.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

English Whisky Rules Are Unwritten Unlike in Scotland and Ireland, there are not yet any rules governing English whisky making, production is only constrained by the European definition. Sustainably produced spirit going into casks seasoned with cider or apple brandy, or barrels from the new English wine industry?

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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. Add wine and brandy and stir well. bourbon or rye whiskey (we usually opt for Old Grandad 114, Rittenhouse Rye, or the highest-proof whiskey on the shelf) 1/4 oz.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 29, 2024

Lost Irish burst on the scene a few years ago as the brain child of whiskey expert and writer Tim Herlihy, who figured he could do something a little different in what has long been the relatively sleepy yet growing category of Irish whiskey. There’s a hint of fruit about the whiskey, but it remains elusive on the nose.

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Liquorista

AUGUST 16, 2021

The aging of rum is usually done in used casks that were previously used to make whiskey, but aging can also take place in other types of wooden casks or stainless steel tanks. Rum is most commonly produced in tropical climates making it mature at a much higher rate than whiskey or brandy.

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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. This is without doubt a whiskey that requires time and patience to open up and evolve. Definitely a solid, if slow-starting, rye.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 3, 2023

Buck cocktails are a family of drinks that includes the Moscow Mule, the Gin Buck, and the Whiskey Buck, also sometimes called the Montana Mule or even just Jim & Ginger. While the exact origin of these cocktails is subject to some debate, the general consensus is that the Buck cocktail definitely predates the Moscow Mule.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

image via Cedar Ridge) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Iowa’s Cedar Ridge is an American whiskey distillery with some history behind it, at least by craft distilling history standards. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Cedar Ridge The QuintEssential Portside

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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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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests.

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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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VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

The world of American whiskey is one simultaneously dominated by both trends and tradition. From HAZMAT-level whiskey to single barrel and single rickhouse bourbons , there’s seemingly always something new for enthusiasts and collectors to pine over.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

Whenever you’re clarifying, by definition you’re removing something,” says Arnold. Hedges uses milk to separate out the solids in the base of whiskey, fresh lemon, and simple syrup and kegs that mixture. Clarity Taketh Away The feeling of monotony goes beyond these drinks looking the same. Now, he’s serving a clarified New York Sour.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 9, 2024

I chatted with Christian Loeffelholz, Head Distiller at Dampfwerk Distillery, about the boundless opportunities involved in distilling American Single Malt Whiskey. Credit: Dampfwerk Distillery The American single malt whiskey category is expanding. Then, Christian had the idea to begin making American single malt whiskey.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

It’s definitely a rare bottle to see in Toronto, and it’s staying far away from our slushie machine!” —Rob As a person incredibly fond of unaged brandy and agave spirits, the idea of an eau de vie made in Oaxaca was already enticing. “When we recently did a guest spot in L.A., the manager gave me a bottle of La Luna Mezcal.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

The recent change in legislation by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which states that American single malt whiskey does not need to be aged in virgin American white oak casks, has opened up many doors for producers. Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey The Stranahan’s range include multi-award-winning single malt whiskeys.

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