The bourbon industry generates ample hype from hazmat expressions of 120-plus-proof juice, bottles boasting esoteric finishes, and limited releases that quickly land on secondary markets at ultra-pricey markups. These subcategories feature incredible expressions that deserve market space, but they’re not necessarily for the novice. Eventually, a fledgling bourbon drinker can grow to love these unique expressions. But it’s important to first develop a basic appreciation for bourbon’s ess...| VinePair
A great value Scotch tends to spark two equally satisfying reactions. First is the layers of flavor that surprise and delight well beyond what you’d expect at the price point. Second is the price itself, which can stop you in your tracks and prompt the question: How can something this good cost so little? Experiencing both in quick succession is one of the true joys of exploring the category, especially given Scotch’s reputation for being expensive. Finding a Scotch that punches well abov...| VinePair
In the early 2000s, foam was all the rage. As molecular gastronomy took hold of the culinary world, foaming everything from asparagus to foie gras, it was only natural for the trend to find its way into the drinks space. And there was one tool pros gravitated to most to achieve the lifted look: the iSi Gourmet Whip. The whipper — which rapidly infuses flavors and dispenses them through a nitrous oxide chamber — produces foams chefs and mixologists alike can use in everything from whipped ...| VinePair
While it’s true that cocktails like the Margarita and the Paloma do a fantastic job of providing refreshing taste on some of the hottest days of the year, that doesn’t mean tequila can’t be enjoyed in cold-weather cocktails, too. And when it comes to which tequila is best for celebrating the holiday season, there’s none as good as PATRÓN. From a versatile silver, reposado, and añejo to the prestige PATRÓN EL ALTO, PATRÓN offers no shortage of options to craft holiday cocktails. Th...| VinePair
While many reach for classic hot cocktails like the Irish Coffee and Verte Chaud over the holidays, some prefer to lean into the frosty nature of the season with ice-cold vodka. France’s Grey Goose is an ideal candidate in this scenario and the go-to option for many bartenders when crafting holiday cocktails. Its crisp, clean palate makes it smooth when pulled out of the freezer, and it pairs effortlessly with seasonal fruits like cranberry and pear. So what’s the perfect way to use a bot...| VinePair
Shingo Gokan didn’t set out to change the cocktail world. In fact, if you’d asked him at any point in his early years behind the bar, he would have told you he was only staying long enough to learn something useful before returning home to Japan to take over his father’s metal manufacturing business. But […]| MENU
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