No Russian vodka in this one. As bars and liquor stores across the country began remove Russian vodka from their shelves in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Dallas bar introduced its own “sanctions” against the country. In addition to the Russian vodka shot, Alexander introduced a “Fuck Putin” shot which is blue and […]
For many, Mardi Gras is the last day of celebration before the fasting season of Lent. At this house, it’s a no-fast excuse for Hamtramck Pączki from Market 22, a platter of jambalaya, and one of my all-time favorite cocktails, Vieux Carré (pronounced voo ka-RAY). While I was first drawn to this classic by nationally […]
After nearly a century in the shadows, Irish whiskey is bouncing back to its former dominance. It’s all explained by beverage expert and writer David Wondrich, who details the trajectory and evolution of Irish bars in the United States since the 17th century in his foreword to “Paddy Drinks: The World of Modern Irish Whiskey […]
The Whiskymaker’s Editions – Mosaic is a new single malt whiskey from The Lakes Distillery in England inspired by the Silk Road. Just released, this lighter sherry finished style is described by the Lakes Distillery as “where East meets West”. The Silk Road was an ancient intercontinental avenue of trade and cultural exchange between East […]
GrandTen Distilling, a South Boston distillery with a decade-long history of creating what it says are distinctive spirits, has launched a brand new concoction in time for St. Patrick’s Day…the godfather of South Boston. This new spirit is a blend of the distillery’s in-house South Boston Irish whiskey and Amandine almond liqueur, and it boasts […]
David Gannon Photography A vein of cuckold! The New York Irish Whiskey Festival is back in New York, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The festival aims to give “Irish whiskey the moment it deserves by offering consumers a unique chance to further explore the dynamic and growing category and Irish culture in a […]
One of Philadelphia’s most acclaimed bars tempts whiskey drinkers with an exclusive opportunity to try a limited-release rare rye. Hop Sing Laundromat acquired Earlier this month, the full reserve of Old Overholt’s 92.6-degree rye whiskey from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, a total of 835 limited-release bottles, said Lê, owner of the North Korean cocktail […]
Just released, and in time for International Irish Whiskey Day (March 3) and St. Patrick’s Day (March 17),PADDY DRINKS: the world of modern Irish whiskey cocktails is the latest book from the pros (Jillian Vose, Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, plus writer Conor Kelly and photographer Shannon Sturgis) behind The Dead Rabbit, New York’s exemplary […]
If you are unfamiliar with whisky, do whiskey cocktails can seem confusing. Above all, it is important to know when to use each variety. There is of course the classic whiskey, Irish whiskey, and then we have rye, scotch and bourbon, which are types of whisky. No need to worry though! I’m going to make […]
Click to enlarge It’s been two long years and we all need a drink. Fortunately, Whiskey Business is back this Friday. The celebration of all things stiff is back after a COVID-19 enforced hiatus with over 50 whiskeys, scotches, bourbons and ryes to sample. Join us at the historic Cheyenne Lounge for live music, craft […]
There are now at least 33 Irish whiskey distilleries in operation and a dozen more in the works. To exploreA toast to dad: 7 whiskeys to offer for Father’s Day Of course, the prices have also increased. Even so, the value for money is better than some Scottish and bourbon counterparts. All of the selections […]
No industry has been spared from pandemic-related disruptions, and distilling is no exception. From glass shutdowns and shortages to paying more for just about everything, the world of spirits has been rocked more deeply than at any time since Prohibition. And the last problem is perhaps the most serious to date. Several whiskey distilleries have […]
In recent years, the value of rare and collectible whiskeys has skyrocketed, with the price of bottles reaching nearly US$2 million (6,43,97,000 THB). These record sales are great publicity, but once the bottles hit the auction market, their price often eludes the distillery. However, distillers can control how long a whiskey ages, and as interest […]
The 750ml bottles contain J. Rieger & Co.’s signature Kansas City whisky, a blend of pure bourbon, pure rye and light corn whiskeys with a hint of sherry. J. Rieger & Co. has also partnered with Sporting to offer a selection of Rieger cocktails in upscale spaces throughout Children’s Mercy Park, including the J. Rieger […]
A Texas spirits maker with deep roots in the liquor industry and the Lone Star State is pioneering a new whiskey distillery near Fredericksburg that’s guaranteed to uplift spirits in the Hill Country. Frontier Spirits – the company behind Pura Vida Tequila led by chairman and founder Stewart Lawrence Skloss, whose family first moved to […]
For many whiskey drinkers, single malt has almost always meant scotch. Yet there are a growing number of single malts from neighboring Ireland available to consumers in the United States, and they are generally very different from the Irish whiskey blends people know and love, both in flavor and price. “Although small compared to Irish […]
It’s hard enough to get one thing right, but Oat Couture Cafe and Montgomery Scotch Lounge offer two unique concepts in one space. They recently opened their second location where you can sip coffee by day and Scotch whiskey by night. Not only is their cafe the only oatmeal coffee chain in the world, but […]
A wall is lined with portraits of white-haired specimens, apparently the most poised and responsible of the herd. They look correct and predictable. Do you want something else. The Black Sheep, now open on Morgan Ford in Tower Grove South, beckons with that something else: a promise of the unexpected and, on a miserable, pungent […]
You might have heard the hum of music coming from the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk as Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill tested its menu Wednesday and Thursday in a special soft opening for family and friends. Now, the wait is over as the first phase of the Floribbean-themed restaurant opened to the public on Friday. The […]
Unless they’re willing to pay more than market price, hoarding bottles of premium unicorn whiskey usually forces collectors to participate in auctions and sweepstakes, wait for release dates, and take action. quickly, or partner with a well-stocked liquor store owner (via Uproxx). Prices are high, as many of these whiskeys are released in small batches […]
Growing Florida restaurant chain Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill is opening its fifth Pensacola Beach location in February at 400 Quietwater Beach Road, Unit 16. Once home to Pensacola favorites Castaways Beachside Restaurant and Raw Bar and Jubilee Oyster Bar & Grille, the place will once again be a place for sunsets and seafood. Marty […]
Food A gourmet boutique in Brookline pairs barrel-aged spirits with breakfast fare. Find whiskeys from around the world at Vom Fass Brookline and pair them with waffles. Photo courtesy of Vom Fass Brookline Ron Swanson and Leslie Knope of Parks and recreation are two of television’s most iconic colleagues. They often disagree about things based […]
Angel’s Envy launches a new rye whiskey finished in ice cider casks. If you can find any of the 6,000 bottles for purchase, that’s 107 proof with a suggested retail price of $249.99. Nathan Pedigo Photography Angel’s Envy fans will know it’s been a minute since the Louisville-based brand released a rye. It’s actually been […]
Moynihan also said whiskey drinkers have a new appreciation. “It’s kind of a new trend where people care about what they’re drinking,” he said. “Instead of drinking six beers just to drink, they’ll get an ounce or two and savor it.” So if you’re looking to follow the trend, Moynihan suggests picking up a classic […]
It’s hard not to get poetic about the beauty of small-batch bourbons. While the rise of the spirits space has enhanced the creativity and breadth of products offered by distillers, small batches allow producers to take a more creative approach when crafting their spirits, giving often fantastic results. When it comes to small-batch bourbon distillers, […]
It is common to hear of 12-year-old or 18-year-old single malts. But an 81-year-old whiskey? It’s a first ! And presenting it to connoisseurs is Macallan with the release of his latest – ‘The Reach’ which has been aging since 1940.A survivor of World War II, ‘The Reach’ is a year older than an 80-year-old […]
Behind at Whiskey RowSidebar’s partner restaurant in Whiskey Row, recently opened on a limited basis in the space that once housed The Hall on Washington. The Backside is currently only open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with general manager Lissa Ramos waiting for full menus to arrive. He will return to […]
Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Alrossa (99% positive feedback over the past 12 months) via Amazon is offering a series of notable discounts on new Wine Decanter and Shot Glass Sets Learned. You can mark the Wine Savant Large Skull Face Decanter Set for $51.96 shipped. Regularly between […]
A Western Kentucky bourbon revival is already drawing strong reviews for its flavor and price. Green River Distillery in Owensboro was founded in 1885 and relaunched in 2020. Now, having rebuilt the abandoned 28-acre distillery, Green River is releasing its first bourbon in over a century and hopes to reclaim some of the historic luster […]
Our long civic nightmare is almost over, New Orleans. Pernod Ricard, owner of Jameson whisky, says they are starting to restock bars and restaurants with the sweet, sweet nectar of life – and more bottles are on the way. “We are pleased to report that our operations teams responded with flexibility and agility to mitigate […]
For a spirits company that’s barely a year and a half old and doesn’t have its own distillery, Blue Run Spirits is making waves. First, they hired former Four Roses master distiller Jim Rutledge as their “liquid advisor” to select their early releases and guide the contract distillation for them at Bardstown Bourbon Co. This […]
Ireland’s Clonakilty Distillery is a fresh little face on the wider and storied Irish whiskey scene, having opened its coastal distillation operation and Atlantic Ocean aging warehouse in 2018. Run by the Scully family, who has been cultivating the Irish countryside for nine consecutive years. generations at this point, it’s expected to eventually be a […]
Editor’s Note: These whiskeys were provided to us as review samples by The Busker Irish Whiskey. This in no case, by our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the purchase link at the bottom of this review, our site receives a small sponsorship payment […]
Months after the original Whiskey Roads closed at 2265 W. Ina Road, the owners of the club are reopening in a much larger space at the Foothills Mall which housed the World Grille By Sega. About $1.2 million was poured into the mall’s empty space. Arizona Daily Star Ana Beltran Whiskey Roads, the northwest country […]
Evan WilliamsBourbon evan williams welcome to Cheap shots, a column where we revisit the inexpensive, so-called Bottom Shelf whiskeys and spirits we drank with love in college and examine them with a more refined – almost adult – lens. I’ll choose a new low-end bottle to drink and review it with an open mind, a […]
Teeling Whiskey launches a new second limited edition in its Vintage Reserve collection of its 32-year-old Irish single malt. With only 750 bottles, the release is not only limited, but extremely rare as it is one of the oldest bottlings of Irish single malt available in the world. The Teeling Vintage Reserve collection consists of […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as COVID-19 forced it […]
Find out what clicks on FoxBusiness.com. On-site sales of whiskey and other spirits that were hit at the start of the pandemic have recently begun to recover. While take-out and carry-out alcohol sales remained strong for restaurants, it was unclear what would happen to establishments once COVID-19 lockdowns are lifted. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE […]
By BRUCE SCHREINER LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as […]
By DAVID ERICKSON Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA, Montana (Missoulian) — In a bizarre quirk of shortages related to the ongoing pandemic, there has been virtually no bottle of Jameson Irish Whiskey at a bar in western Montana for nearly two months. That’s according to several bar owners and liquor store managers. […]
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Dalmore. This in no case, by our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the purchase link at the bottom of this review, our site receives a small referral payment which helps […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Thomas sold thousands of bottles of his whiskey inventory in 2020 to keep his famous Washington, DC whiskey bar afloat when the coronavirus shut down much of the economy. The following year, the whiskey curator known for serving super premium and hard-to-get brands was restocking, even as COVID-19 forced it to […]
Shelves display bottles of bourbons for sale at a Pennsylvania fine wine and liquor store, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Harmony, Pa. Despite the continued challenges of the pandemic, American whiskey producers toasted another year of growth. Combined U.S. sales of bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey rose 6.7%, or $288 million, to $4.6 billion […]
DAVID ERICKSON In a bizarre quirk of shortages related to the ongoing pandemic, there has been virtually no bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey in a western Montana bar for nearly two months. That’s according to several bar owners and liquor store managers. Even in Butte, with its rich Irish history, the next St. Patrick’s Day […]
In a bizarre quirk of shortages related to the ongoing pandemic, there has been virtually no bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey in a western Montana bar for nearly two months. That’s according to several bar owners and liquor store managers. Even in Butte, with its rich Irish history, the next St. Patrick’s Day celebration is […]
Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by Cathead Distillery. This in no case, by our editorial policies, influenced the final outcome of this review. It should also be noted that by clicking the purchase link at the bottom of this review, our site receives a small sponsorship payment which […]
In a bizarre quirk of shortages related to the ongoing pandemic, there has been virtually no bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey in a western Montana bar for nearly two months. That’s according to several bar owners and liquor store managers. Even in Butte, with its rich Irish history, the next St. Patrick’s Day celebration is […]
welcome to Cheap shots, a column where we revisit the inexpensive, so-called “Bottom Shelf” whiskeys and spirits we drank with love in college and examine them with a more refined – almost adult – lens. I’ll choose a new low-end bottle to drink and review it with an open mind, a positive attitude, and a […]