Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Bartender Tyler Ledbetter created this cocktail with the intent of marrying the rich flavors of the Espresso Martini with the spirit-forward profile of a classic Old Fashioned. He selected Cantera Negra Cafe liqueur for its ability to complement, rather than overpower, the Brothers Bond Bourbon that serves as the base. The liqueur’s natural agave sweetness, with hints of vanilla and coffee, pairs beautifully with the bourbons caramel smoothness and subtle smokiness.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In recent years, bottled ready-to-drink cocktails have transformed how we enjoy our favorite beverages. Seamlessly merging convenience with quality, it feels like the golden era is here. Once relegated to standard mixers or overly sweet concoctions, the category has grown dramatically in recent years, with a diverse array of premium offerings crafted by skilled mixologists.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The Crosscurrent is a boozy concoction delivering crisp apple and heavy molasses flavors. Check out the recipe here!

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Ring in the New Year with this Fresh Start Sour featuring Bribn Tequila, a smooth, aged Reposado tequila with rich notes of caramel and oak. Balanced with fresh lime juice and a touch of sweetness, this festive cocktail is the perfect way to toast to new beginningsbecause who says starting the year off “sour” can’t be sweet?! Tequila The Fresh Start Sour Ingredients 2 oz.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Industry veteran Ankur Sachdeva and Manish Uppal, Chairman and Managing Director of the Uppal Group, have partnered to establish Uppal Brewers & Distillers (UBD) with an aim to craft premium spirits. Their debut spirit, Soorahi Finest Blended Indian Whisky, is set to launch in January 2025. Blending bold ideas with modern craftsmanship, Soorahi seeks to redefine the Indian whisky landscape.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Introduced to the U.S. market in July 2024, Bacan Guaro is redefining aguardiente with a fresh, modern twist on this traditional South American spirit. Crafted with organic ingredients, this vegan and kosher spirit not only elevates the category, but also celebrates the values of hospitality and inclusivity. Over the years, Bacan Guaro Co-Founder Ricardo March made frequent trips to his wifes home country of Colombia, where he discovered the untapped potential of the nations beloved spirit.

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Spiritz

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Indian liquor makers are planning to approach the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to introduce distinct standards for Indian single malt whisky. This move aims to protect the category’s reputation as it gains global recognition, exporting to several countries and winning prestigious international awards. The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC), representing domestic alcobev manufacturers, is leading discussions on the initiative, according to m

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For centuries, alcohol was distilled purely for medicinal or ritual purposes, however sometime around the 1500s, distilled spirits were produced for an entirely new reason enjoyment. For the next few centuries, distilleries sprung up all over the world producing everything from Irish whiskey and Scotch to Dutch genever and baijiu. And some of these historic distilleries are still around today, churning out expression after expression for spirits lovers worldwide.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 29, 2024

This review was originally published in September 2015, and updated in December 2024. The reviewers ‘Thoughts & Verdict’ have not been altered. Credit: Buffalo Trace When Was Elmer T. Lee Bourbon First Released? Elmer T. Lee Bourbon was initially released in 1984, not long after Elmer had debuted Blanton’s Single Barrel. Today, the expression is released sporadically to great demand, and sells out very quickly.

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Medium of Mixology

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Hey fellow cocktail enthusiasts! Wanted to provide a quick update as to the status of the blog here as well as plans for 2025. I’m looking to start posting again more regularly (or at least more than once a year). To help bring in some new readers and give long time fans a look into some of my newer creations, I have started up an official instagram page.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 29, 2024

About Blackened Whiskey The rumble of a stadium stack of subwoofers will shake you to the core. You know this if you have ever attended an event by any number of touring artists, even lesser-known acts in the smallest of roadside pubs across the continent. The primal nature of sound and the ability to manipulate volume has entranced man ever since the discovery of amplification techniques designed to communicate music over massive distances.

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