As younger consumers shift away from traditional alcohol and look toward more intentional, experience-driven beverage options, a new category is emerging at the center of the conversation: cannabis spirits. Once a niche experiment, cannabis-infused beverages are steadily moving into mainstream culture, fueled by changing social habits, new dosing technology, and a growing preference for alternatives …
Most whiskey fans know the classics built on bourbon or rye. Fewer realize that some of the most interesting historic cocktails pair whiskey with cognac. Bartenders in early 20th-century bars often reached for a spirit from a luxury cognac maison alongside their rye or bourbon, using it to add warmth, depth, and subtle fruit notes. …
By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ Another entry in Bulleit’s line of bottled, ready-to-drink (RTD) classic whiskey cocktails is the Whiskey Sour, readily identifiable from its bright yellow bottle. This one is such a recent addition that Bulleit had not updated their website to include it at time of writing. It’s made with real lemon juice, …
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Whiskey cocktails aren’t just relics from some dusty bar menu – they’ve earned their spot because they deliver. Smooth, strong, and versatile enough to fit any mood, they’re the kind of drinks that win people over even when they swear they “don’t like whiskey.” I’ve watched friends do a full 180 after one proper Whiskey …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ When I am offered the chance to write up a book published by my alma mater, the University of Kentucky, I’m always happy to oblige, which is how Classic Cocktail Revival found its way to my mailbox. Penned by Jennifer Brian, it positions itself as a work that instructs a novice on …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B One problem I’ve had with ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails is when the drink is watered down. Some of these things seem to be made to compete with boozy seltzers rather than function as true cocktails. That is definitely not an issue with Hochstadter’s Slow & Low 6 Year Old Fashioned. Made …
Celebrated in tradition, luxury, and refined taste whiskey has been a drink for ages. It’s enjoyed all over the world for its flavors of depth, smoky undertones, and warming effect. An unusual but intriguing experiment in today’s health-conscious age. Content: Whisky was once considered an iconic celebratory drink sipped only by the privileged few; in …
Louisville-based artisanal cocktail brand Bluegrass Bitters announced the launch of its 5-Spice Orange Bitters and Smoky Simple Syrup — the first installment of the new boutique brand’s uniquely-curated product line. The company launch is scheduled for Labor Day 2025, this coming Monday. Founded by Shawn Herbig, Louisville native and president and founder of market research and data analytics firm IQS Research, Bluegrass Bitters is Shawn’s long-awaited brainchild. Born from his meticulous research, science-driven precision and passion for well-crafted libations, Bluegrass …
Bullleit Frontier Whiskey has unveiled its third RTD cocktail (and the eighth from parent company Diageo), following its Old Fashioned and Manhattan with the Whiskey Sour. This cocktail blends lemon juice and a touch of honey in what is an instant classic. Made with Bulleit Whiskey, the new release caters to growing demand for classic …
