VinePair

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of whiskey is wonderfully vast, which is why it can often be intimidating — even for aficionados. That’s why we asked bartenders around the country for their picks for the unsung heroes of the category. When it comes to whiskey, underrated really means what overdelivers for the price. Price is mid-range, $50 to $60.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Or getting into the weeds of Pluto’s transit through Aquarius over a bottle of whiskey. For example, the Libra, a sign represented by beauty and balance, is a highball of an attractive purple hue that’s created with whiskey smoked over palo santo, which, according to Dennison, can create a sense of equilibrium.

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VinePair

JULY 30, 2024

Inspired by this summertime memory, it’s no surprise that fresh blackberries take center stage in Tulloch’s sparkling and inventive riff on the classic Whiskey Sour. Tulloch, head bartender at an eclectic and charming bar in the Soho neighborhood of New York City, brings a vibrant energy to her conceptual cocktail creations.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Photo by Virgin Hotels NYC Tequila Aphrodites Arrow by Everdene Head Bartender, Marlon Rowley Ingredients 1 oz. Liqueur , Whiskey Woodford Reserve Bourbon Raspberry Sour Ingredients 1 oz. Patron Silver oz. Raspberry Pure 1 oz. Coconut Milk oz. Vanilla Extract oz. Herradura Reposado 1 oz. Lime Juice oz. Chambord oz.

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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. and, What did it remind you of?

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Balcones head bartender Don Phet is here to help break down what this new ruling means for the industry and consumers alike, as well as show off the versatility of American Single Malts in cocktails (because no, its not just for sipping neat!).

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Andy May, head bartender, The Golden Swan, NYC “ Leopold Brothers Bottled In Bond Bourbon. It’s five years old and has a more mellow corn flavor while still keeping some of the more floral elements present in their Bottled in Bond Maryland rye, which is the best new American whiskey to hit my shelves recently.”

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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. Ben Hopkins, head bartender, Pitts , Brooklyn Yes, there is non-alcoholic vodka, and yes it works. in 2024, raking in $7.2 billion in revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS). We love it.

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VinePair

JUNE 11, 2024

The Kentucky whiskey can conjure up images of distillery tours, afternoon cocktails on the porch, or even just some eventful ragers — the last of which usually calls for more affordable bottles. It works well in a Boulevardier or a Whiskey Smash, and offers a smooth complexity without overwhelming the palate.

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Steve the Bartender

APRIL 30, 2024

The Vieux Carré was created by the head bartender at the Hotel Monteleone, Walter Bergeron, during the 1930s. The post Vieux Carré appeared first on Steve the Bartender.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here, we asked 10 bartenders which shots are capturing the most attention in their bars. The trendiest shots right now, according to bartenders: Fernet Branca Hard Start Mezcal and Amaro Angelino Rye-Nar Forghetti Dickel whiskey and shot of au jus Vermouth Green Tea Bourbon Tequila Amortized wine Bottled-in-bond rye St.

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VinePair

JULY 9, 2024

Kevin Diebold, head bartender, Predalina , Tampa “Our go-to tequila is Dobel Diamante Cristalino. ” —Rollin Colmenares, head bartender, RT60 Rooftop Bar and Lounge , NYC “I love when our whiskey-focused guests ask: ‘What can I try that will drink like a whiskey , but is definitely not a whiskey?’

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s tough to keep up with the constant evolution of whiskey, especially if you don’t have an unlimited budget. That’s where the whiskey world’s most underrated bottles come in. It’s special because it has a beautiful, distinguished profile that can be sipped slowly over a whiskey ball ice cube, all by itself.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

The best bourbon for beginners, according to bartenders: Woodford Reserve Old Forester 86 Proof Cook’s Mill Bourbon Whiskey Wild Turkey 101 W.L. From entry-level whiskey drinkers to knowledgeable veterans, the 88 proof is perfect for someone just getting into drinking bourbon neat. It’s a solid bourbon that is reasonably priced.

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Cheers

JANUARY 10, 2024

Bull Run rye whiskey ½ oz. Notes Enrique Diaz, head bartender at Bar Bastion in New York, created this recipe. Rye whiskey 1 oz. Laird’s Apple Brandy ½ oz. Pasubio Amaro ¾ oz. Lemon juice ½ oz. Garnish with rhubarb bitters.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

At the latter, head bartender Ray Fritz was inspired to add a Lime Rickey to the menu last year by his youthful work as a soda jerk at Longacre’s Modern Dairy , a soda fountain in southeastern Pennsylvania that dates back to the 1920s. cocktail composed of whiskey or gin, lime juice, and soda water. Sip N Soda owner Mark Parash.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To help take out the guesswork, we asked bartenders from around the country to share their favorite bourbons for mixed drinks. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Notes Enrique Diaz, head bartender at Bar Bastion, created this recipe for Le Jardinier in New York. Notes The mixologists at Crystal Head created this recipe. Print Raspberry Wheat 75 Course Drinks Keyword lemon, raspberry syrup, sparkling rosé, whiskey Ingredients ½ oz. Topping with sparkling wine and soda.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

The Green Giant was created by former head bartender Tom Macy in 2012. Dear Irving: Whiskey Business Over Gibson Credit: Eric Medsker Dear Irving is justly renowned for its take on the Gibson, which is adorned with a vivid pink pickled onion. But how about honoring the bar by ordering one of its homegrown favorites?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For around $25 to $30, you’re getting a whiskey that competes with bottles costing much more. It’s consistent and noticeable while being a go-to for bartenders behind the bar or enjoying at home. If you love really good, high-quality whiskey, Penelope bourbon is the hottest and fastest-growing brand of whiskey in the U.S.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This approach takes an existing recipe and swaps out one ingredient at a time for one that functions the same but alters the character of a drink — like swapping the simple syrup in a Whiskey Sour for honey syrup to make a Gold Rush , for example.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

known for whiskey — namely Jack Daniel’s — purchased the premium Fords Gin in 2019 and the Mediterranean Gin Mare in 2022. Husband-wife duo Johnny Livanos — a third generation Greek-American restaurateur — and bartender/brand developer Adriana Soley Livanos, recently launched Stray Dog Wild Gin, the world’s first Greek gin.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto! The consensus among most of the bartenders I talked to was that Pronto! But Dante head bartender Eloy Pacheco was surprised at the quality of Pronto! compared to the price.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The leather wingback chairs, and teal and burgundy liveried sofas provide a more sedate feel – perfect to sink into for a long, leisurely evening, celebrating with a special cuvée from one of the bespoke wine fridges or swapping stories over an artisan gin or fine whiskey from the extensive selection of spirits.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Formerly the head bartender at London’s Artesian, which won World’s Best Bar multiple times, Kratena is celebrated for pushing the boundaries of mixology through creativity, sustainability, and craftsmanship. For one evening, Martiny’s will take over Punch Room, offering its signature Nikka whiskey based cocktails.

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The Bartender Company

JANUARY 16, 2024

Some of the popular types of non-alcoholic spirits include those that mimic gin, whiskey, rum, vodka, and liqueurs. For additional tips, ask our event planners (or the head bartender or beverage director at your event) to guide you in creating a cocktail that satisfies your taste buds but keeps alcohol out of the equation.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

In our July/August 2024 issue , as part of an ongoing series where we ask drink pros about the drink that changed their life, we learn about the role the Manhattan played in New Orleans bartender Abigail Gullo’s career. As for her whiskey of choice, Do likes “using 2 oz. of Cocchi Torino di Vermouth with 1/2 oz.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. Janice Bailon, head bartender, Leyenda , Brooklyn The Adonis!

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

To explore this variance, we asked 18 bartenders what they choose when they simply want a bourbon that brings joy to the palate every time, any time. The distillery is in Hye, Texas, and the climate is amazing for aging whiskey. A high-proof, straight bourbon whiskey, Chattanooga 111 sits at — you guessed it — 111 proof.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

Allan Camarena, head bartender, Pendry West Hollywood , Los Angeles “My favorite cocktail Scotch is the Naked Grouse from Famous Grouse. The whiskey itself is preserved in sherry oak from northern Spain, which delivers exceptional smoothness and rich flavor notes. I would go with Glenmorangie 10.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

says Keith Motsi, head bartender of Virt at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi, giddy at the notion of quashing faux speakeasies. Not to name names, but what with the international guest shift circuit , the aforementioned bar lists , and the power of the internet on its own, it kind of puts the kibosh on the idea of a speakeasy.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Bitters and liquor can raise the temperature just as much as a glass of hot water and whiskey.” ” —Patty Dennison, head bartender, Grand Army Bar , Brooklyn “In the world of winter cocktails, I’ve noticed a common belief that richness and heaviness are the keys to a satisfying drink.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Rums began arriving from the New World, joining French brandies , fortified wines of Spain and Portugal, and Irish whiskeys already lining London backbars. In other words, bartenders here had a wide array of ingredients with which to craft their creations. And as the British Empire expanded, so too did international importation.

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VinePair

MARCH 19, 2024

We use the Scotch in our Globetrotter cocktail: a combination of Artist Blend, Irish whiskey, blanc vermouth, blackberry, and bergamot.” ” —Ian Alexander, head bartender, The Dead Rabbit , NYC “The best Scotch that is new to me is GlenAllachie 15 Year. It is smooth and robust with lovely fruit and spice notes.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death and Co. Claudia Lara manager/head bartender, Rogue Bar , Queens, N.Y. While Westwood Coast is renowned for its extensive whiskey selection, introducing Mijenta Cristalino to the menu offers a refreshing new dimension to our beverage offerings.”

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

If the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step, then the journey toward becoming a whiskey enthusiast begins with a single dram. Theres no better source to help with that first foray into whiskey than bartenders. Its not just because theyre surrounded by whiskey bottles every time they step behind the stick.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 23, 2025

Created in the late 1930s by Walter Bergeron, head bartender at the Hotel Monteleone, the cocktail has become the classic signature drink at the hotels famous Carousel Bar, and a favorite of literary patrons like Ernest Hemingway. Cognac , Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Heavenly Vieux Carr Ingredients 1 oz.

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