The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 25, 2024

This malt draws influences from barrels that once held brandy, rum, wine, port, or sherry before a final blending in the distillery’s solera vat. “The end result is definitely port-dominated, but it has a nice twist to it due to the Sherry and French Oak influence.”

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

That doesn’t stop folks from trying, and since the festival runs for a long weekend, you can definitely do some damage, provided you’re willing to wait in some long lines under the sun, in the rain, or — as was our experience — both in one day. For many, KBF isn’t so much about tasting but about buying.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Founder & MD of Maya Pistola Agavepura, Rakshay shares that his team source agave from the Deccan Plateau, aging and blending it in Goa using exbourbon, new American, and ex-red wine barrels so that all the flavour is imparted from the barrels and no extra flavour or colouring is required.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. 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.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 27, 2024

Originally known for distilling German-style fruit brandies and liqueurs, the distillery recently expanded its horizons and began distilling American single malt whiskey. The resulting single malt is a light spirit that is matured in white oak before finishing in red wine casks.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 14, 2024

But this particular unpeated release provides the very definition of a contrast – so we’d love to hear what whisky drinkers think.” The Speyside Malt Whisky was matured in ex-bourbon and then finished in rare casks that once held French apple brandy. Benromach Contrasts: Unpeated is bottled at 46% ABV and has an RRP of £60.

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VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

Paso Robles Distillery Trail Credit: @revesdemoutons via @refinddistillery on Instagram While California is known far and wide for wine, distilleries have also made significant inroads. And one region where wine and liquor meet is in Paso Robles. Two distilleries of note are Re:Find and Rod & Hammer.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you were attending one of Gatsby’s parties, you would definitely be drinking out of a coupe glass! Photo by by Federica Ariemma via www.unsplash.com Wine Glasses Though wine glasses are not traditional cocktail glasses, we would be remiss if we left them off the list.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

They then mix it with Muscat wine and single malt Scotch before carbonating the entire drink and serving it over a single very long, very clear ice cube. Whenever you’re clarifying, by definition you’re removing something,” says Arnold. After pouring it from the tap he finishes the drink with a red wine float.

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A Bar Above

MARCH 1, 2024

Photo by Getty Images via www.unsplash.com Typical items on a par sheet include spirits, beer, wine, mixers and possibly kegs. If not already, organize it into categories (Well, bourbon, brandy, liqueurs, etc.) They won’t be perfect every time but they should definitely reduce the mid-shift stock room runs to a minimum.

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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. Wine casks, port, and even marsala have been used to lend their summer fruit characteristics in a way that was very rare until recently.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A- / $279 15 Stars Vino de Naranja Single Barrel 8 Years Old – An 8 year old Kentucky straight bourbon finished in a single vino de naranja (Spanish sweet orange wine) cask. Definitely a solid, if slow-starting, rye. 103 proof. One cask produced — 316 bottles. 105 proof. 106 proof.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 5, 2024

— Negronis and also enjoy taking existing ingredients and finding tasty new ways to use them …we’re going start with an easy, fun, riff on everyone’s favorite three-ingredient bittersweet cocktail, the Negroni that builds on last week’s big-batch mulled wine recipe. So many recipes! It’s virtual vermouth.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

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. But according to the restaurant’s beverage director, Kyle Davidson, that might be a very different story somewhere else. “I I would say, in general, slivovitz is not very well known,” he says. “We

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As with any exceptional wines and spirits one has over the course of a lifetime, the best beers should linger long after the last sip, lip smack, and smile. Then the wonderfully jammy flavor of the wine grapes combined with the brandy barrel comes through and you know you’re in for a treat.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. Has Snack Bar is located in the extremely narrow yet inviting space that used to house Gem Wine on the Lower East Side. Here, banchan are the stars. Schmuck Martini at schmuck.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2024

But definitely straight up on that one.” But definitely straight up on that one.” At some point bourbon supplanted brandy, egg white and sometimes red wine were added, and a rocks serve became common. Eventually, the brandy was swapped for rye, a little absinthe was added, and it was served in a rocks glass without ice.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

If you’re unfamiliar with this versatile wine, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a seasoned sherry wine drinker or a complete novice, you’ll find something new to discover. What Is Sherry Wine? Sherry wine is a fortified wine that originates from the Jerez region of southern Spain.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

If you’re unfamiliar with this versatile wine, don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re a seasoned sherry wine drinker or a complete novice, you’ll find something new to discover. What Is Sherry Wine? Sherry wine is a fortified wine that originates from the Jerez region of southern Spain.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

While a couple extra proof points on its 40 percent ABV bottling strength would no doubt help dial up the definition, it’s hard to argue against this rum’s crowd-pleasing potential. VinePair’s Tasting Methodology Throughout the year, VinePair conducts numerous tastings for our popular Buy This Booze column, and wine and spirits reviews.

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Bartender Barry

JANUARY 19, 2022

If you aren’t a huge fan of pine-like flavors, you can definitely opt for a more citrus-forward gin. This cocktail is served in a wine glass. Jordan, Alicia Keys, Kerry Washington, Brandy, Paris Hilton, Michael Jordan, Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, The Weekend, Kelly Rowland, LeVar Burton, Uzo Aduba, and Harry Styles.

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PubClub

MAY 9, 2024

The film will also feature the incredible stories of the Indigenous and military teams who joined forces to rescue the children, giving comprehensive access to every major participant to present the definitive record of this remarkable true story. The parties involved have also collaborated on a trust to benefit the children.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

If your Thanksgiving celebration is wine all the way, we get it (check out our favorite wines for Thanksgiving here!), See Recipe Autumn Sparkler To get a hefty meal prepped for your nearest and dearest, a nice sessionable cocktail is definitely in order — preferably one with a bit of bubbles. But what about the drinks?

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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 The partnership between Jean-Charles Boisset and the Beckmann Gonzalez family brings together such rich traditions: wine-making heritage with tequila craftsmanship. “When we recently did a guest spot in L.A.,

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

This concoction dates back to the first cocktail guide ever published, in 1862, which included a recipe for this sherbet-like concoction of lemon juice, orange, juice, white wine, rum, sugar, and egg whites. Some 2,000 bottles of wine and spirits went onboard, including six cases of vermouth from George F. It was the R.M.S.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

And spending time perusing wine shop shelves while internally panicking about how you need to baste the turkey in 15 minutes is no fun. We compiled our top Thanksgiving wine picks so you can shop with ease and get back in time to “shoo” everyone out of the kitchen. Read on for the 30 best wines to drink this Thanksgiving.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Although the term first appeared in print in 1798, it wasnt until 1806 that cocktail shared the definition it bears today. Timelines and definitions aside, the words true origins remain a mystery. Given that the accepted definition of a cocktail was published 28 years prior, this origin story simply doesnt check out.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

Patricia Verdesoto, beverage director and general manager, Bar Bonobo , NYC I often say this about brandy. All types of brandy, too, from pisco to applejack to Cognac. Although citrus juice is by no means underutilized, I think what is overlooked is the massive impact this has on flavor and quality!

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VinePair

MARCH 17, 2025

Sherry, the fortified wine from Jerez in southern Spain, is a divisive topic among drinkers. While the liquids intensely savory and saline characteristics arent for everyone, sherry does have a dedicated following thats patiently waiting for the fortified wines moment in the limelight. But what about the sherry?

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

According to Hedonism, to which the bottle is an exclusive, the marriage of barrels is closely mimicking the Scotch definition of a “Single Cask” or Cognac-style levage. The Bottled-in-Bond Decanter series usually sees two installments per year – one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Bottled at 63.5%

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

It is made from infusing a base alcohol (grape brandy, neutral spirits, or wine) with a proprietary blend of herbs, roots, flowers, and spices. In the middle ages, monks swapped wine for alcohol; by the 1800s, amaro was being sold in pharmacies and hawked by peddlers as a health tonic across Italy. Buzz Harry Craddock to get in.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 8, 2025

With Blind Tiger, I set out to build more than a brandI wanted to create a culture rooted in inclusivity and empowerment. DA: As Blind Tiger expands, youve secured some impressive distribution wins, including Royal Caribbean, Total Wine, and Wegmans. RS: My PhD focused on entrepreneurial leadership, particularly behavioral leadership.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Table Of Contents Why You Should Trust VinePair How We Taste How We Compiled This List The 50 Best Spirits of 2024 Why You Should Trust VinePair VinePair conducts dozens of tastings throughout the year for our Buy This Booze product guides, highlighting the best bottles and expressions across the world’s most popular wine and spirits categories.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 2, 2024

When the Savoy Hotel tasked Craddock with writing the book, he managed to economically explore numerous sections about European wine regions and over 750 cocktail recipes in just 283 pages. The original 1806 definition of a cocktail prescribes “a stimulating liquor composed of any kind of sugar, water and bitters.” Butter pecan?

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Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Ben:  I think I’ve got a bottle of their cherry brandy somewhere behind my bar here. So literally you pour certified in a wine glass. Douglas:  Definitely. I can make an appearance definitely, but honestly I don’t care where the cocktails end up. Douglas:  You got money? Oh, I can’t wait.

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