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A new delicious barrel from Four Rose came a-knocking and it was love at first sip. Learn all about this distillery's transparent process, and how this private barrel takes us back to that time when we discovered our love of bourbon.Read now
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February 26, 2019 Patrick Smith
The Funky Delight of Hampden Estate Jamaican Rum
Read nowWhy do we love Hampden Estate? There are a lot of answers to that question, but basically it comes down to the basic reason so many rum lovers and spirits enthusiasts have a special thirst for Jamaican rum in general.
The funk. We want the funk.
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February 5, 2019 Joe Barwin
Hendrick’s Orbium Gin is for everyone who loves the original, and for people who don’t.
We've got Hendricks Orbium Gin online. Find out what it tastes like, how it is different than the original, and what cocktail recipes you should make. And turns out tons of people are curious if Hendricks is gluten free - we'll answer that too.Read now -
December 3, 2018 Joe Barwin
Barrell Whiskeys: Find out why and how they've become the connoisseurs favorite sipper
Our buyer, Joe, sat down with Barrell Whiskey to find out how they consistently bottle such rich, dynamic, powerful, delicious whiskey. Read through to learn what infinity whiskey is, why it's ALWAYS cask strength, what makes each batch so special, and why every industry insider is stocking up. Just don't read thirsty.Read now -
November 5, 2018 Joe Barwin
Heart of the Rockies: We chat with Colorado's 291 Distillery.
291 Distillery makes Colorado whiskey, their unique process pulls out the perfect fall flavor. We chat with them to find out more, including why they're winning so many awards!Read now -
October 25, 2018 Patrick Smith
Hot Takes with La Maison & Velier's Kate Perry
We love nerding out with passionate people about particular products. To celebrate the Habitation Velier line's arrival, Kate Perry, rum expert, former GM of Seattle's Rumba, and now North American Market Manager for La Maison & Velier, graciously let our own rum devotee, Patrick Smith, pepper her with questions. Get informed and thirsty!Read now -
October 23, 2018 Mish Sukharev
Spirit. Bitters. Sugar. An Old Fashioned Love Story.
A few good ingredients and a simple recipe can make such a satisfying cocktail. Discover the joy of tinkering, and making a classic your own.Read now -
October 19, 2018 Joe Barwin
Old Fortunate 25 Year American Whiskey
Presenting a very old, very rare American Light Whiskey, distilled in 1992 and bottled in extremely limited quantities, exclusively at Bitters & Bottles. Don't sleep on it.Read now -
October 15, 2018 Patrick Smith
Your Frontier Field Guide to American Whiskey
Read nowWe talk to people all the time who know they like American whiskey, but maybe don’t know exactly where to start. Sometimes they’ll know a few bottles they’ve tried and liked, sometimes they aren’t sure it’s Bourbon or Rye or a Single Malt they go for, and sometimes they just aren’t quite sure what whiskey is at all. That’s what we’re here for!
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September 28, 2018 Mish Sukharev
"Go West, Young Dram!" - Our Favorite Whiskies West of the Mississippi
Read nowThere is a persistent myth that has grown rampant in the world - that great bourbon and rye, the great treasures of the imbiber's New World, can only be made and barreled in a small fraction of the land of "amber waves of grain." But just like The Star Sprangled Banner, bourbon and rye, and all the wonderful in-betweens of American Whiskey, belong to no man, state or county. Learn more about our favorite Whiskies of the West.
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September 23, 2018 Patrick Smith
6 Handy Brandy Cocktails for a Dandy Good Time
Read nowBrandy may be scarce on many of today’s cocktail menus, but it’s really the OG spirit of classic cocktails, and we think it deserves a bit of a Renaissance. Brandies of various kinds were distilled throughout the American northeast before Whiskey was ever even dreamed up farther inland, fueling the livers of the revolution and eventually making some of the first cocktails. Old school drinks that we generally associate with whiskey, like an old fashioned or Sazerac, were originally made with brandy, before changing national tastes made American whiskey the barrel aged spirit du jour.
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September 20, 2018 CJ Best
Xaymaca: Plantation's New Funky Treat (And How To Say It)
Read nowPlantation has long been known for their uncanny ability to source incredible rums, releasing them in both blends or single varietals for aficionado and layman alike. In 2018 we are fortunate to get a new addition to their permanent line up with the Xaymaca (pronounced zay-muck-uh) Special Dry release.