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The Quarantini Is Whatever You Want It to Be
The viral hashtag has become a unifying symbol of coping, and an unprecedented window into how America drinks at home. The post The Quarantini Is Whatever You Want It to Be appeared first on PUNCH.
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The Best Mezcals Under $50
“It’s kinda about preference—like, what do you like?” pondered Leanne Favre, halfway through our tasting of 17 expressions of mezcal priced under $50. What the Leyenda head bartender meant was, there...
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“Nothing But Time and Wine”
As they wait for the quarantine clock to wind down, NBA stars Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony are digging into their cellars. The post “Nothing But Time and Wine” appeared first on PUNCH.
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For Whiskey Collectors, It’s Unicorn Season
“It’s the busiest it’s ever been, the most active I’ve ever seen it in history,” says Pablo Moix. “Everyone is selling, everyone is buying, everyone is haggling.” The co-owner of Los Angeles–based...
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Now Entering the Virtual Tiki Bar
In many ways, Trader Francis’ seems like a typical tiki bar. There are bamboo stools and lanterns. Tiki torches, of course. The laidback owner wears a Hawaiian shirt and an Indiana Jones hat and...
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When Johnnie Walker Blue Was King
Johnnie Walker Blue Label lacks most of the attributes that excite today’s whisky geeks. It’s blended Scotch, not single-malt. At 40 percent ABV, it’s relatively low-proof. It’s available on shelves...
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To Covet Counterfeit Cantillon
What happens when imitation beer becomes more valuable than the original? The post To Covet Counterfeit Cantillon appeared first on PUNCH.
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The Flaming Dr Pepper, Explained
It’s not hard to believe that some cocktails—say, the Daiquiri, a simple mixture of rum, lime juice and sugar—could have been invented in two places simultaneously. But even with an infinite number of...
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Whiskey’s Unlikeliest Unicorn
“Why the hell did Blanton’s just skyrocket in popularity?” Kenny Coleman asked a roundtable of guests on his podcast, “Bourbon Pursuit,” in March. For the bulk of its 26-year existence, the Kentucky...
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America’s Vintage Spirits Superstore
While old spirits are becoming increasingly rare, Kentucky has emerged as a bottomless source of everything from dead stock bourbon to vintage gin. The post America’s Vintage Spirits Superstore...
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Fan Fiction for Beer Nerds
Every year on Black Friday, Goose Island Beer Co. releases new, limited-edition variants of their Bourbon County Brand Stout (BCBS) series to long lines across the country. Beers like Bourbon County...
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A Whiskey Unicorn for Every Taste
Rare whiskey can come in many breeds. Here, a guide to each, from Tater Bait to the Sticker Label Stars and beyond. The post A Whiskey Unicorn for Every Taste appeared first on PUNCH.
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The Infinity Cocktail Is the New Infinity Bottle
In 2018, Melissa Watson, a Negroni enthusiast who goes by @negroniqueen on Instagram, acquired a 40-ounce decanter with “Negroni” etched onto its side. At the time, she had an assortment of gins,...
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Whiskey Has Passport, Will Travel
Why drink whiskey from one place when you can drink it from five—in one bottle? A look behind the “world blend” trend. The post Whiskey Has Passport, Will Travel appeared first on PUNCH.
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Does Celebrity Booze Need Its Own App?
GrapeStars, a slick platform dedicated solely to celebrity wine and spirits, is banking on the currency of fame to move booze. The post Does Celebrity Booze Need Its Own App? appeared first on PUNCH.
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Time For a “Mind-Bursting” Jello Shot
Two hospitality veterans are taking a highbrow approach to the lowly jello shot. The post Time For a “Mind-Bursting” Jello Shot appeared first on PUNCH.
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The Cranberry Sauce Cocktail Lives On
Though it’s been lost to history—and perhaps should never have been recorded in the first place—somewhere along the way, a person decided that this Thanksgiving would be the Thanksgiving to lob a...
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Age Your Eggnog (For Real)
Expert nog-heads weigh in on how to coax the most out of the holiday classic. The post Age Your Eggnog (For Real) appeared first on PUNCH.
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Nog-Spotting, 2020
In its many permutations, the holiday classic delivered comfort in a year like none other. The post Nog-Spotting, 2020 appeared first on PUNCH.
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The Members-Only Brewery Has Arrived
In the age of direct-to-consumer everything, it was only a matter of time before boutique brewers went subscription-only. The post The Members-Only Brewery Has Arrived appeared first on PUNCH.
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