Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Craft cocktails may be the stars of the show, but every well-made drink rests on a foundation of essential spirits. Enjoy the sweet agave and subtle smoke neat, or let it shine in cocktails like the Oaxaca Old Fashioned or a Spicy Paloma. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country?

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 28, 2023

From Bar Manager Josh Johnson of Nashville’s Oak Steakhouse, comes The Oakfather, a unique riff on The Godfather cocktail. The Oakfather, a creation by Bar Manager Josh Johnson at Oak Steakhouse Nashville , is a meticulously crafted cocktail featuring the distinctive Talisker 10 Year Scotch, a rarity in classic whiskey cocktails.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Virgil Kaine , a Lowcountry Whiskey Company has partnered with Cannon Distillery in a move that reunites the whiskey brand with its Charleston roots. Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 18, 2024

The US’s burgeoning whiskey industry has come on in leaps and bounds during recent decades. With distilleries stepping up their visitor experiences, there has never been a better time to take a trip around the must-visit whiskey distilleries in the United States. You will be taken deep into the heart of whiskey production.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rather than serving complex cocktails with elaborate presentations and specialized ingredients, the bar program is described as “craft casual,” meaning curated but approachable. The simple but intriguing twists on classics include an olive oil whiskey sour and a mezcal margarita with smoked corn and sloe gin.

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 31, 2024

This week, continuing the breakdown of the 82 Platinum medal winners (across all categories), I will take a look at the Platinum medal-winning American whiskeys. Ryes, single malts, and Tennesee whiskeys all make an appearance on this list, with each earning praise from the judges at the 2024 SFWSC.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

When it comes to a timeless American whiskey cocktail like the Old Fashioned, the iconic brand Elijah Craig is a perfect choice. For their second annual Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest, Elijah Craig and VinePair teamed up to challenge bartenders around the country to some good old fashioned fun.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

With a relentless commitment to crafting original expressions of whiskey, founder Kaveh Zamanian’s determination to challenge the status quo and offer a new vision of what authentic premium American whiskey can be has yielded a company with over a decade under its belt — with no signs of slowing down. s Rabbit Hole Distillery.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 16, 2024

These are the best single malt whiskeys according to the ADI. With Eric’s invaluable input and behind-the-scenes action, here are the best single malt whiskeys/whiskies from the American Distilling Institute’s International Spirits Competition 2024. The Bear Fight American Single Malt Whiskey and both Bird Creek expressions.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. FRESH INGREDIENTS The craft cocktail movement is founded on the use of fresh juices, housemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures, fresh-picked herbs and flowers, and artisan brands. So, too, are craft mocktails.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donohue notes that the beer scene has matured considerably, but the city’s craft cocktails are still in their infancy, though the enthusiasm is there. In addition to an expansive whiskey collection, Uisce also preserved its original, custom-made mahogany bar. stop between Seattle and Vancouver.”

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

From understanding the basics to exploring more diverse sweeteners, this course helps you enhance your cocktail creations and overall cocktail mixology skills in the simplest of ways, so to speak.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The team from CASK Cork , an acclaimed bar and cocktail destination, will treat Pig’s Lane guests to a night of craft cocktail experiences. CASK & Pig’s Lane The CASK team is renowned for its incredible craft cocktails, which are created using a ‘farm-to-glass’ approach.

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Drinkhacker

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Bulleit will forever be remembered for the role it played in popularizing rye whiskey, particularly in the craft cocktail space. of labels offering their own twist on this venerable and trailblazing whiskey. An impressive rye whiskey at a more than impressive price point. But only briefly.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

The Cambridge Public House Self-described as a “cocktail pub,” The Cambridge Public House opened in 2019 to combine the casual atmosphere of a pub with the innovative drinks and elevated service of a craft cocktail bar. The iron stools, room-length community table, and Guinness on draft all exude pub.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Liqueur , Whiskey Woodford Reserve Bourbon Raspberry Sour Ingredients 1 oz. From floral-infused spritzes to decadent chocolate-kissed creations, these love-inspired libations are sure to make hearts flutter.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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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 ). Or serve it as a fun base for a simple low-ABV cocktail. This vermouth is bold enough to stand up to any whiskey in a Manhattan or Rob Roy.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 19, 2024

Credit: Jack Daniel’s Jack Daniel’s has embarked on an exciting collaboration with five distinguished bars across the UK to introduce exclusive cocktail offerings featuring its latest release, the Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey. This partnership celebrates the debut of the Bonded Rye Whiskey.

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The Whiskey Wash

APRIL 24, 2024

Mixologists across Tennessee can enter the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition. Credit: Tennessee Whiskey Trail Mixologists of Tennessee, this one is for you. A call has been made for bartenders, mixologists, and craft cocktail makers to compete in the Top of the Rocks Cocktail Competition this May 19th.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Her cocktail creations tend to evolve with the seasons, embodying the flavors and feelings of the moment. Her craft cocktail for Rémy V, “Second Summer,” was no exception. 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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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 6, 2024

As the second-largest Irish whiskey brand in the world in one of the fastest-growing categories, Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey is experimenting with flavor innovations. One such whiskey is the Tullamore D.E.W. Honey was crafted. makes the Honey Irish Whiskey in a completely unique and innovative way. ‘s U.S.

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Cocktail Whisperer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Tweet Late Summer Fizz/Photo by Glenn Scott Photography Whiskey is one of my favorite things. I’ll go to lengths to describe the way it makes me feel and especially the way it performs in craft cocktails. Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

The second is “Real Peanut Butter” our peanut butter infused whiskey. We have a brown butter whiskey drink we call “Japanese Campfire Song” which contains, brown butter Suntory, lemon juice, burrata foam and the final ingredient of a fruit syrup that rotates with the seasons.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you know your wedding party loves cocktails, adding some garnishing items to their bar carts is a practical gift that they may not buy themselves but that can really elevate their drinks. a personalized flask (the all-time classic groomsman gift), or more of our cocktail bar tools (see below).

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The Whiskey Wash

MAY 2, 2024

In 2014, we started the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition. In contrast, crafting cocktails is more adventurous and experimental. The current trend in high-proof whiskey is slowing down judges For years, whiskey and bourbon typically were produced at an average of 45% AbV (90 proof).

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Titos Handmade Vodka stands out among all other vodkas, making it my top choice when crafting cocktails like my Passionfruit Sour. in 2024, raking in $7.2

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Our distilleries are large and small, making everything from single malt whiskey to gin to Amari,” said 2BAR Spirits Founder and Washington Distillers Guild Vice President Nathan Kaiser. “We’re We’re proudly one of the top states in the nation for craft distilling.” Bring your ID!)

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Cheers

JULY 19, 2024

So when the summer’s hottest pickleball event, the Beer City Open Pickleball Championships , returned to Grand Rapids, MI, from July 9-14, historic downtown hotel Amway Grand Plaza offered several signature pickleball-inspired craft cocktails.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Then, add tequila and whiskey. Rittenhouse Rye is a bold whiskey option. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Quality over quantity is crucial.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

That's autumn, a sensory symphony we can capture and savor in a well-crafted cocktail. H3: Base Spirits for Fall: Whiskey, Rum, Brandy & Liqueurs – The Spirit of the Season These spirits are the backbone of your fall creations. Infusing spirits with cranberries creates a festive and tart base.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

In New York, the cradle of the craft cocktail revival, Snaquiris purportedly first took off at cool kid bars like Suffolk Arms and Dutch Kills around 2010, and picklebacks a few years earlier at hipster dives in Brooklyn. More broadly, he’s enjoyed their evolution into shooters that can reflect a concept’s unique viewpoint.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Distillers just getting started needed ready cash flow, and the unaged neutral spirit — America’s top-selling category — gave them something to offer consumers while their whiskey matured. But, Little says, the vodka was “an afterthought”; whiskey was always the focus. Once ubiquitous, craft vodka soon gave way to whiskey.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

In the 1870s, absinthe was the cool new cocktail ingredient on the block and that got added to the mix (by whom exactly is also up for the debate). “[David Wondrich] also pointed out that the whole Peychauds – coffee house – cognac – Sazerac cocktail link is pure conjecture. So, we turned to applejack.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We were also able to discover several smaller and regional brands, including Ammunition bourbon and rye; Via Carota craft cocktails; Spritzatto aperitivo; Root Out root beer-flavored whisky; Finvara Irish whiskey; and the Profanity Life family of “Good F*cking” wines and spirits.

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