Drinkhacker

MAY 24, 2024

Whiskey and brandy have held international acclaim for eons, but could tequila be the next craze? The popularity and credibility of tequila as a premium spirit has been on the rise, thanks in large part to Tomas Estes. Estes passed in 2021 but served as the champion that tequila required. Who created it?

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Also in the room was Bespoken Spirits, which uses proprietary technology to create American whiskey. Presented by Lynard Skynard, the brand’s 90 proof Legend whiskey is a welcome addition to the Silicon Valley company, which is relocating to Lexington, KY. Log Still Distillery shared a few of their whiskeys as well.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Founders Albert Peters, Edwin Pooley, and Edgar McClain began making fruit wine and brandies from the abundance of fruit in the region, taking only a brief hiatus to make industrial alcohol for the war effort. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders.

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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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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The finalists had been determined by a preliminary round held in June, after which the six highest-scoring spirits in Gin, Rum, Liqueur, American Whiskey, World Whisky, and Agave Spirits advanced to the final round. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2023

It features tequila, cardamon, saffron, golden kiwi, mango, and honey. For a fat-washed cocktail, I think spirits that can be drank at room temperature like whiskey, rum, brandy, and Anejo tequila, as well as some liqueurs, work best. Photo by Paul Chang Tequila Cardamon + Golden Kiwi *Lassi? Ingredients 1 ¼ oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 3: Three French Hens Sangria Brandy , Liqueur , Red Wine Three French Hens Sangria Ingredients 1 bottle - Red Wine 3 oz - Apple Brandy 3 oz - Orange Liqueur Garnish: Sliced Oranges, Lemons and Apples Glassware: Pitcher and Wine Glasses Preparation In a pitcher combine all of the ingredients including the sliced fruit.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

I used some softer flavors like a prickly pear brandy and Manzanilla, a grape-based fortified wine infused with fresh tarragon. It complements the vegetal terroir that comes through with tequila. “I If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It is here, in the lowlands of Jalisco, where tequila originated and where Casa Herradura’s story began. Back then, the only tequila available was Blanco (silver), an unaged tequila distilled from Blue Weber agave. This infographic is sponsored by Tequila Herradura.

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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. Shake well for about 10-15 seconds.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 12, 2024

The double-blind tasting competition is held annually and features everything from whiskey and bourbon to tequila and vodka. To name every gold medal winner in the American whiskey and bourbon categories would take a long time. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is named for George T. Stagg bourbons.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Ingredients such as apple brandy, pear liqueur and wintery spices add seasonal flair for drinks you can enjoy long after the ball has dropped and the holiday decorations are put away. cocktails 1 bottle Laird’s 7 ½ Year apple brandy 1 bottle St. Laird’s apple brandy ½ oz.

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If I had to pick a single type of liquor that’s most underrated by home bartenders, it would be brandy — and American apple brandy in particular. Apple brandy was a favorite of America’s Founders, and you can still buy something branded as George Washington’s Apple Brandy from the Mount Vernon distillery.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Tequila blanco ½ oz. Peach brandy 1 ½ oz. Bushmills Irish whiskey ¾ oz.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

-RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container. Add wine and brandy and stir well.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

A traditional combination of tequila , lime juice, and grapefruit soda (though whether that soda should be Squirt or Fresca is up for debate ), the Paloma is tart, invigorating, and essentially swelter-proof. Simply crack the bottle open, take a quick chug, and replace the missing liquid with tequila and a squirt of lime juice.

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Cheers

JULY 24, 2024

Print Sleechy (Slushy-Leechy Cocktail) Course Drinks Keyword coconut milk, lemon, lime, Lychee, rosewater, tequila Ingredients 2 oz. Fortaleza tequila ¼ oz. Blackberry brandy 1 oz. Here are seven recipes that we like for this year. Lime ½ oz. Pour into glass.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 29, 2024

This release is a blend of straight bourbon whiskeys from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee aged 15, 9, and 7 years, respectively. Here, the American whiskey was aged 12 years in French oak barrels — some with char and some without. Also, like the rest of the Michter’s whiskeys supplies are allocated due to the high demand.

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Good Spirits News

AUGUST 2, 2024

15 Stars 11 Year Three Kings This limited edition expression from 15 Stars is a blend of three styles of straight whiskeys: wheat, rye, and bourbon. 1L) Patrón Cristalino Patrón Cristalino is an additive free añejo tequila. After distillation, the tequila is matured in four different casks for 12-15 months. SRP $21.99/1L)

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 1, 2025

History Of The Duck Fart Cocktail A 70 year old woman, name unknown, walks into a bar* in Anchorage, Alaska in December, 1987 and asks bartender Dave Schmidt for a shot of tequila, followed by a B-52 and then a Grasshopper.* Repeat the process with the Canadian whiskey which forms the final of three layers to finish the drink.

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 25, 2024

American Football Conference Team Themed Drinks AFC East Buffalo Bills: Buffalo Bill - equal parts apple cider or juice and bourbon or rye whiskey. Monongahela Cobbler - named for one of the waterways which flows past Heinz Field (formerly Three Rivers Stadium) that’s known for its rye whiskey.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Tequila, with its rich history, distinct flavors, and cultural significance, has captivated many. More recently, the surge in alcohol alternatives has introduced an intriguing update: non-alcoholic tequila. Agrandir Grand] What is non-alcoholic tequila? Let’s dive into this unique spirit. But what exactly is it?

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For instance, with The Freudian Sip from Rio’s Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the peach color comes from the combination of mezcal, Liquor 43 and Aperol. The Harvest Peach at The Lobby Lounge & RawBar in the Fairmont Pacific Rim combines brandy with lemon and white peach, topped with prosecco.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Naturally, there are some exceptions (British tequila isn’t a thing), but it’s impressive to see how far Christina’s can get with English fare. This twist on a whiskey sour allows the Macallan to shine brightly and cleanly. It was straightforward but really lovely and easy to drink. 6, a blend of Lakes No.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2024

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. One pro tip I have for making a great Hot Toddy: Use an electric kettle and add hot water to [each drink] to order.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Shaken apple brandy, good pomegranate grenadine, and lemon. Apple brandy can be underwhelming on its own, but in a Jack Rose it screams, um… apple! We make a pot and build a solera of spice and brandy additions each day. Bitters and liquor can raise the temperature just as much as a glass of hot water and whiskey.”

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. For one, like other grape-based brandies, Pisco has a season. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Lime and grapefruit pair well with aged rum and light spirits, while lemon generally finds good company with dark spirits like brandy , bourbon , and rye. If opting for rum or tequila , we suggest any combination of island-adjacent fruit juices, whether pineapple, mango, or guava, or even coconut cream.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Cocktails: Sazerac , Vieux Carré , Pendennis Club, Improved Whiskey Cocktail Orange Bitters Orange bitters are made with orange peels, a base of alcohol or glycerin, and a blend of herbs and spices like cardamom, coriander, and anise. Ango adds spice, bitterness, and notes of cinnamon and clove to just about anything you throw it in.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Aged for a minimum of 10 years, this release was finished in brandy casks. SRP $59.99) BUSHMILLS 12 YEAR TEQUILA CASK FINISH This is one of four bottlings in the inaugural limited edition Private Reserve collection which features rare cask finishes. Aged for a minimum of 12 years, this release was finished in tequila casks.

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Cheers

MAY 20, 2024

Rising Star winner Dulce Vida in 2023 launched its tequila-based RTDs in May 2023. Fast Track winner High Noon Sun Sips launched a tequila-based seltzer variety pack in 2023 with a “Sun’s Up” marketing campaign. Read her recent pieces RTD Trends in 2024 and Brandy and Cognac: Welcoming a New Generation.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 1, 2024

BERNHEIM BARREL PROOF WHEAT WHISKEY A224 A224 is the third batch for Heaven Hill’s Bernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey, an allocated product released in batches twice a year. SRP $200) THE BUSKER SMALL BATCH SINGLE POT STILL This single pot still whiskey from The Busker is the brand’s first small batch release.

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VinePair

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Mule also ranked 10th on Drinks International’s annual compendium of the 50 most popular cocktails worldwide according to bartenders, behind the auspicious likes of the Negroni , Old Fashioned , Daiquiri , Espresso and Dry Martinis , and the Whiskey Sour. This doesn’t always spring from the minds of barkeeps, either.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. Astral Tequila Mistletoe Margarita This is the Astral Tequila: Mistletoe Margarita. oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 Tequila Don Julio: Cinnamon Old Fashioned This is the Don Julio Cinnamon Old Fashioned.

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PubClub

JULY 9, 2024

This type of cocktail has several other variants with a different alcohol base consisting of tequila, gin or another liquor. Stringer For this cocktail, the only ingredients needed are brandy white crème de menthe liqueur. Stringer For this cocktail, the only ingredients needed are brandy white crème de menthe liqueur.

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VinePair

JUNE 18, 2024

The cocktail’s charm lies in its near un-mess-up-ability : tangy lime, bright tequila , sweet triple sec shaken together until fluffy and cold. Hedges uses milk to separate out the solids in the base of whiskey, fresh lemon, and simple syrup and kegs that mixture. A terrible Margarita is a small tragedy, but a real one. Refreshing.

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