Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

The operation makes a huge range of products, including whiskey, gin, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink offerings, but it’s a pair of flavored vodkas (made from a corn distillate) that we’re looking at today. While the region is known for its wine production, there’s a thriving craft distilling scene here, too. 80 proof.

Brandy 119

Brandy Vodka Wine Liqueur 119

Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What goes up must come down, and thats been the case with the brandy and Cognac category. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% Just one of the leading brands, Sazeracs Paul Masson brandy, posted growth in 2023, and that was a scant 0.3% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

Brandy 97

Brandy Mixologist Club Bar 97

Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

” Like her great-grandfather, who used rye whiskey to make Manhattans when he bartended at the Waldorf Astoria, Gullo prefers rye in her Perfect Manhattan, with half sweet and half dry vermouths. As for her whiskey of choice, Do likes “using 2 oz. of Cocchi Torino di Vermouth with 1/2 oz. of Barolo Chinato.

Brandy 278

Brandy Bitters Bartender Bartending 278

Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Ply & Pin Cranberry and Peychaud’s brighten up this whiskey cocktail. Truly Scrumptious Pear eau de vie and unaged South American grape brandy combine their fragrant forces in this luscious cocktail. Cranberry Miller’s Tale Spanish cider pairs perfectly with ginger and cranberries.

Liqueur 278

Liqueur Brandy Tequila Rum 278

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Chocolate Brandy Sabayn This chocolate mousse gets a boozy boost with a dose of brandy. Chocolate Whiskey Cake Tune into the irresistible combo of whisky and chocolate. Bourbon and Maple Chocolate Truffles A show-stopping holiday treat. Campari Shake Chocolate not your thing?

Brandy 241

Brandy Stout IPA Beer 241

Imbibe Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

As an equal-parts drink, this recipe can be easily scaled up or down The Buck Hunter A simple combo of whiskey, lemon and ginger, this might just be the perfect pitcher cocktail. Everything Nice Tea time gets an update in this refresher, as an Earl Grey syrup adds extra depth to a mix of gin, plum brandy and lemon juice.

Liqueur 279

Liqueur Brandy Gin Tequila 279

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.

Brandy 231

Brandy Liquor Whiskey Liqueur 231

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Scotch , Whiskey Oban Hot Toddy Ingredients 4 oz. Whiskey Old Fashioned Tea by Mixologist Eric Ribeiro Ingredients 1.25 Whiskey Johnnie Walker Hot Toddy Ingredients 1.5 Add water to a brandy glass with Johnnie Walker Black Label, lemon juice, and honey. Scotch , Whiskey Buchanan’s Buchanelazo Ingredients 1.5

Scotch Whiskey 279

Scotch Whiskey Bar Spoon Bitters Brandy 279

Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fort Point Punch Perfect for the whiskey-loving crowd, this sparkling punch recipe from Drink in Boston has holiday party written all over it. Lady Washington A blend of citrus and elderflower contrasts the warming flavors of brandy and honey in this sparkling cocktail.

Brandy 321

Brandy Rum Bitters Bartender 321

Good Spirits News

JULY 8, 2024

In 2019, Copperworks acquired brandy casks from Cadiz, Spain, and we filled one with gin. The spirit was then added to a cask previously used for Copperworks American Single Malt whiskey and was allowed to rest for an additional two years to achieve the perfect balance.”

Brandy 98

Brandy Gin Craft Beer Beer 98

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 8, 2024

We review Heaven’s Door Exploration Series I Calvados Finish, a Tennessee bourbon finished inside freshly dumped Calvados brandy casks and medium-heavy toasted French oak staves. image via Heaven’s Door) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 111

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.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Rum 111

Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

With being whiskey based and spirit forward, there are many high-end whiskey options to choose from, whether it be bourbon, rye, Irish, or local whiskey. Today, it is usually made with rye whiskey. Using equal parts of both cognac, rye whiskey, or brandy can produce a new twist.

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Bartender Bartending Muddling Tequila 246

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.

Vodka 261

Vodka Rum Gin Liqueur 261

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.

Sommelier 241

Sommelier Rum Tequila Gin 241

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 18, 2024

We review Yellowstone Limited Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon (2024), featuring 7-year and 17-year aged bourbons and finished in French brandy and cognac casks. image via Limestone Branch) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Bottled at 101 proof (50.5% per 750mL bottle. per 750mL bottle.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 6, 2024

We review 15 Stars Triple Cask II Fine-Aged Bourbon, a blend of Kentucky straight bourbons finished in cognac, rum, and apple brandy casks, aged 16 and 8 years. image via 15 Stars) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Rum Bottling 111

The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We review Chocorua Straight Rye Whiskey, distilled from a single crop of organic rye grain from Maine in the sour mash style and aged at least two years. Many expressions that emerge from Tamworth are offbeat, such as a green crab-flavored whiskey a few years back.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Gin Rum 105

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.

Brandy 241

Brandy Vodka Tequila Bartender 241

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.

Liqueur 290

Liqueur Vodka Simple Syrup Club 290

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.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Wine Liqueur 105

The Whiskey Wash

MAY 7, 2024

(image via Jeptha Creed) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. Jeptha Creed, introduced in 2016, is a small Kentucky craft whiskey distillery that is unique in this busy bourbon landscape in several ways. This bourbon is noted as being Jeptha Creed’s flagship whiskey offering.

Bottling 116

Bottling Whiskey Brandy Vodka 116

VinePair

AUGUST 6, 2024

While the South may get most of the glory for its role in American whiskey production, the northern part of the United States is home to some of the most dynamic distilleries to emerge in this modern spirits-making era. Stoll & Wolfe played a vital role in re-establishing modern-day Pennsylvania rye , a historic style of this whiskey.

Whiskey 111

Whiskey Brandy Bar Wine 111

Cheers

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Northeast craft whiskey pioneer Hudson Whiskey has launched its newest limited-edition innovation: Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish. Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish is a blend of 95% rye and 5% malted barley, sourced locally from Hudson Valley farms. The whiskey spends at least 3.5

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Infusions Bottling 105

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Whiskey Sea The warm notes of rum, banana, and chocolate contrast a bright pop of citrus. Not So Late Night Tonic The Whiskey Sea Haute Cocoa Abuela’s Revenge This frozen hot chocolate cocktail, pairing the earthy flavors of mezcal and coffee with Mexican hot chocolate, dials up the decadence with a kick of heat.

Rum 212

Rum Infusions Bitters Brandy 212

The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 7, 2024

We review Virginia Distillery Company Cider Cask Reserve American Single Malt, first aged in ex-bourbon barrels for years before being finished in a combination of French calvados casks, Virginia cider barrels, and Laird’s Apple Brandy barrels. Dr. George G. “We remain committed to leading the American Single Malt movement.

Whiskey 104

Whiskey Brandy Bottling 104

VinePair

JANUARY 23, 2024

For one Oregon winemaker, that story has a different twist – the turning of smoke-tainted wine into brandy and, by extension, whiskey. Instead, they learned from a fellow winemaker about that person’s attempt to distill some ruined wine into brandy at an Oregon distillery. They tried it and were not impressed.

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Wine Brandy Bitters 105

Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 23, 2024

In last week’s newsletter, I wrote about the Improved Whiskey Cocktail , a variation on the Whiskey Cocktail, which was a predecessor to the Old Fashioned. You take a simple cocktail structure — whiskey! The biggest choice you’ll have to make is which brandy to use. But the basic idea remains the same.

Brandy 64

Brandy Bitters Liqueur Whiskey 64

Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

Irish Coffee Milkshake To end the night on a sweet note, whip up this Irish Coffee Milkshake by simply blending together Irish whiskey, vanilla ice cream, coffee liqueur, and cold-brew coffee. G&B’s Espresso Milkshake This dreamy espresso milkshake is bolstered by a double dose of espresso.

Stout 214

Stout Liqueur Brandy Gin 214

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

Whiskey 105

Whiskey Brandy Rum Bottling 105

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

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Stout Rum Brandy 98

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.

Whiskey 135

Whiskey Bottling Rum Brandy 135

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Scotch , Vodka , Whiskey The Warrior Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Brandy , Fortified Wine , Vodka Enjoy The Silence Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lime Juice 3 Dashes Scrappy's Celery Bitters Preparation Combine liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain over fresh ice in a large rocks glass. Garnish with.25

Vodka 246

Vodka Mixologist Bitters Highball 246

Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

With some 200 whiskeys available for tasting, you can’t possible sample everything on offer. Gentle sweet with ripe raisin notes and just a bit of funk, it’s a beautiful expression of the best of two worlds — burly bourbon whiskey and a soothing, sweet brandy. 100 proof. $55

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Brandy Wine Bottling 116

Steve the Bartender

JUNE 7, 2024

A riff on a classic whiskey sour, calling for a bonded whiskey and a barspoon of apricot brandy which pairs perfectly with the bourbon. The post Stone Fruit Whiskey Sour appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

Whiskey 76

Whiskey Brandy Bartender Bartending 76

The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Some whiskeys have little going on with them on the development side: one, maybe two types of grain in the mash bill, and just one type of aging cask. This in no way, per our editorial policies , influenced the final outcome of this review.

Whiskey 98

Whiskey Brandy Beer Bottling 98

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pineau des Charentes — grape juice tempered with young brandy, basically — has been on the rise both as a stand-alone aperitif and as an ingredient in spirit finishing. At 33 years of age plus an aggressive finish, this whiskey has taken some bold turns one doesn’t often associate with Irish. Vaya con dios.

Whiskey 116

Whiskey Tiki Aperitif Brandy 116