The Newest Bourbon In Town For National Bourbon Month And Some Other's We'll Have

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September is national bourbon month, and no better way to celebrate than the launch of your new favorite bourbon.  Today, Hudson Whiskey, hailing from the distillery that started the New York whiskey revival, introduced its oldest release to date - Four Part Harmony, a four-grain bourbon whiskey aged a minimum of 7 years. 

Just like the cultural tapestry of its eponymous state, Hudson Whiskey’s new, matured bourbon offering is a sum greater than its parts. Featuring the rich sweetness of corn, sharp peppery notes of rye, the smooth subtlety of wheat, and the light fruitiness of malted barley, the flavors work together like a jazz quartet—a perfectly harmonious combo that ends on a high note every time.

“Hudson Whiskey has been looking forward to this moment ever since our humble beginnings upstate, so we’re thrilled to unveil our oldest release to date,” says Paul Coffey, Senior Brand Manager of Hudson Whiskey. “Four Part Harmony is ready to ‘wow!’ dedicated Hudson fans and turn other whiskey drinkers’ heads with its bold, yet refined taste. This release shows Hudson Whiskey’s intent to continue pushing boundaries and paving the way within this pivotal time in the American craft whiskey movement.”

Below are some bourbons we’ll be trying, and so should you.

Fistful of Bourbon

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Fistful of Bourbon is a blend of five straight American bourbons – literally a fistful – that together delivers the best that bourbon has to offer. 100% straight American whiskey, Fistful was born from over 100 years of whisky making prowess from William Grant & Sons, but with a cowboy spirit and a touch of Hollywood nostalgia. The first from-the-ground-up American whiskey from the award-winning portfolio, each ‘finger’ of Fistful has a distinct flavor: balanced and sweet, green, leafy floral notes, soft spices and hints of nutmeg, buttery toffee, cinnamon and licorice.


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Gold Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2017

Deep amber in color. Rich notes of dark fruit, caramel, sharp honey, chocolate and marzipan on the nose. A full-bodied mix of vanilla, dark caramel, hazelnut, apple, fruit and spices on the palate. The finish is long and creamy with lingering hints of honeyed apple.


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Blanton's is the Original Single Barrel Bourbon that retains its uniqueness today by virtue of world wide critical acclaim. It has been awarded international gold medals, grand gold medals, and recommendations from noted spirits writers like Paul Pacult. The individual barrel selection process is one that involves one of the most respected Master Distillers in the bourbon industry. Elmer T. Lee introduced Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon in 1984 and since that time has been enshrined in the Master Distillers' Hall of Fame. Elmer searched the honey spots of Warehouse H to personally select those barrels destined for greatness. Unlike other brands which are restricted to certain ages, Blanton's strives for a distinctive flavor profile across an array of years.


 

Wines You'll Want To Find For The Month Of September

Each month we scour the world for some new wines that' we can’t wait to share with you. From Napa to New Zealand, no wine is off-limit. Perfect for a night in, or a collectors piece for your top shelf, here are our favorite wines for September.

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How To Drink Like You're At The U.S. Open

Grey Goose Honey Deuce

Today is the first day of the The US Tennis Open, at Arthur Ashe stadium and If you haven't gone to the U.S. Open, then there is a lot you're missing out on. From spending the last Summer Days outside, as athletes and celebrities like Anna Wintour and Jimmy Fallon take part in this 2-week sporting event, it's always an elegant event.

Crafted to pay homage to the world’s most exciting Grand Slam, the Grey Goose Honey Deuce is comprised of Grey Goose Vodka, freshly squeezed lemonade and raspberry liqueur, topped with tennis-inspired honeydew melon balls.

Designed to transport tennis fans near and far to the non-stop courtside action, the cocktail is named after the most exciting moment of a tennis match when the score is tied at 40-40 - coined by tennis nerds as “deuce.” The refreshing sip is ideal for cooling off during the sultry summer days or powering through the wee hours of the morning to see if Roger Federer can keep up the momentum stateside following his record-breaking Wimbledon triumph. From spots around the the grounds you can also sit and unwind between matches at

Not able to attend this year's event? You can still try the Honey Deuce for yourself as it will be served at several New York hot spots, around the city like InterContinental New York Barclay and Benjamin’s Steakhouse in Manhattan which will be opening a pop-up location at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the U.S. Open this year or you can get your very own Honey Deuce Cocktail Kit, which serves 4.

Don't feel like going out, or want to host a viewing party yourself, make your guests feel like they're at the event by making the cocktail yourself. 

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz GREY GOOSE® vodka

  • 3.0 oz Fresh Lemonade                                                       

  • 0.5 oz Raspberry Liqueur                                             

  • Garnish: Frozen Honeydew Melon Ball Skewer

Directions

Chill Collins Glass by placing in refrigerator/freezer or by filling with ice water for 5 minutes. Remove Collins Glass from refrigerator/freezer, and fill with ice. Measure and add vodka to Collins Glass. Top with measured amount of fresh lemonade. Measure and add raspberry liqueur. Garnish with skewer of 1 or multiple frozen honeydew melon balls (note: place honeydew melon in freezer before using the melon baller). Cheers!

These Are The Best 4th of July Cocktails You Need To Try

You’ve been stuck inside, and can finally start to go out. What’s a better way to celebrate than the 4th of July! While the city seems to be celebrating weeks early with nightly fireworks, our favorite part of the holiday are the fun cocktails. We found the best 4th of July cocktails for you to celebrate this Independence Day. Make sure socially distant with these 4th of July cocktails that you'll actually make because, they're delicious and they require so little effort.

Once In A Blue Moon

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Photo Credit: @CarleyGaskin

  • 1.5 Parts Hendrick’s Lunar Gin

  • .5 Parts Blue Curacao

  • .75 Parts Fresh Lemon Juice

  • .5 Part Simple Syrup

  • Garnish with Orange Twist

Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker and shake with ice. Fine strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with an orange twist and edible flowers.


The Glenfiddich Highland Cooler

Created by Allan Roth, Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador

  • 1 part Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reserve 

  • 5 parts Watermelon Juice 

  • Garnish: Watermelon & Mint

This might be one of the simplest, and most delicious, drinks you can make on the 4th of July.  Simply cool the juice (pureed fruit) of a ripe, seedless watermelon, and mix it five to one with Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel Reserve.  Pour into a highball or rocks glass and garnish with a small watermelon wedge and some mint.  

For extra credit, stick the 5:1 mixture in the freezer.  Once it’s set, scrape it out with a fork to create a delicious watermelon Glenfiddich snow cone.


Montelobos Padre Lobo

  • 1.5 oz Mezcal Montelobos Tobalá

  • 0.75 oz Ancho Reyes

  • 0.75 oz Cynar Liquor

  • 1.5 oz Velvet Soda Royal Tonic

Mix all ingredients with ice and serve it on a glass. Garnish with green lime


The Tribute

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  • 2 oz Hiatus Tequila Blanco 

  • 1 oz Greek Yogurt 

  • 1 oz Honey Syrup 

  • 0.75 oz Lemon Juice 

  • Black Pepper for garnish

Fresh Ground Black Pepper. Add Hiatus Tequila, yogurt, honey syrup, lemon juice to a shaker tin. 

Top off with ice, shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain over crushed ice in a highball glass. Garnish with fresh ground black pepper. Photography by Gabi Porter @gabiporter



MACARONI FEATHER

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  • 1 1/2 oz Don Papa 7

  • 3/4 oz apricot nectar

  • 1/2 oz lemon juice

  • 1/4 blue curacao 

  • 1 bar spoon cherry heering


    Mix the rum, apricot, and lemon together. Pour the curacao on the bottom of the glass, then add ice. Add rum mixture, and dress with cherry Heering.


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Lacuna Beach

  • 2 OZ HIATUS AÑEJO

  • 1 OZ COCO LOPEZ

  • 1 OZ PINEAPPLE JUICE

  • 1 OZ ORANGE JUICE

  • 1/2 OZ RHUM CLEMENT CREOLE

  • SHRUBB 2 DASH PEACH BITTERS

Muddle together cantaloupe, rosemary, and agave. Add all ingredients to a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Fine strain into coupe glass. Garnish with rosemary sprig and/or skewered cantaloupe pieces.


The Citrus Breeze

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  • 2 oz The Botanist Islay Dry Gin 

  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice 

  • .5 oz Elderflower Liqueur 

  • 3 oz Premium Tonic 

 Add all ingredients into a highball glass over ice . Stir with mixing spoon. Garnish with grapefruit wheel and fresh seasonal herbs 


BACARDÍ Summer Watermelon Cooler

  • 1.5 oz BACARDÍ Superior

  • 0.75 oz Watermelon juice

  • 2 oz Grapefruit soda

  • Blueberries and lime wheel as a garnish

Fill a tall glass with ice. Add all ingredients. Give a quick stir to combine and garnish with blueberries on a cocktail pick and a lime wheel or wedge.

 

Celebrate National Cognac Day With D'USSÉ

June 4th is National Cognac Day, and what’s a better way to end the week than with a little cognac. Holidays are all about upholding traditions and making new ones, so if you haven’t celebrated National Cognac before, this is the year to start – after all, the French spirit saw unprecedented growth last year, up a whopping 62% in sales by the end of 2020. The category is quickly shedding its reputation as an “old world” nightcap of choice and gaining popularity with both classic and creative cocktail drinkers.

Leading the charge is D'USSÉ, which saw a 109% increase in sales last year, making it the fastest growing modern cognac brand. For years, cognac was relegated to neat serves or traditional cocktails, but today’s drinkers are finding that its warmth and depth of flavor is ideal for a variety of different palates. With a complex, layered tasting profile coupled with modern sensibilities, D’USSÉ appeals to both longtime cognac connoisseurs and the newest generation of inquisitive imbibers.

After a year of enduring the great indoors, let’s relish in summer days outside with friends and toast to National Cognac Day with these D'USSÉ cocktail recipes:


For a more modern twist on an easy-to-make classic, the D'USSÉ Splendid Sidecar rebalances the depth and sweetness of VSOP with orange blossom water and bright citrus flavors to invigorate the senses. This serve honors the timeless legacy of cognac with that contemporary D'USSÉ (and lemon) twist, for today’s drinker.

D’USSÉ Splendid Sidecar

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

  • 1 oz Orange Liqueur

  • ¾ oz Lemon Juice

  • 1 Bar Spoon Orange Blossom Water

Method

Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and double strain into a coupe glass.


Have you mastered the bartending basics over the past year? Put your mixology skills to the test with the Paradise Gem. The creative cocktail is a true celebration of Cognac terrior, using ingredients commonly found in the French region. In a frosted coupe, enjoy flavors of D’USSE VSOP with Sauvignon Blanc, homemade Marigold syrup to enhance the cognac’s floral notes, and muddled coffee beans to play with D’USSE’s woody notes, adding another layer of complexity.

D’USSÉ Paradise Gem

Ingredients

  • 1 oz D’USSÉ VSOP Cognac

  • 1 oz Marigold Syrup*

  • ¾ oz Sauvignon Blanc

  • 1 Coffee Bean

Method

Muddle coffee bean in a mixing glass. Add D’USSÉ, marigold syrup and Sauvignon Blanc and fill with ice. Stir and double strain into a frosted coupe glass.

*Marigold Syrup: Heat 34 oz of water in a saucepan until it reaches a boil. Add 34 oz of white sugar, 1 oz of citric acid and ¼ lb of dehydrated marigold flowers. Let stand for 24 hours. Double strain into a bottle for storage.

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What To Drink This World Malbec Day

As we continue to explore new ways to learn about and enjoy wine at home, this World Malbec Day (April 17), will be sharing with you our favorite Malbec’s around.Held annually to celebrate Argentina's flagship grape variety, Malbec Argentino, this year's Malbec World Day will honor the connection between Malbec and the country, culture, and people of Argentina.

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Friendly To The Earth, Wines To Drink This Earth Day

With Earth Day approaching, we’re reminded how critical it is to protect our environment and fight the effects of climate change, especially during a year that already challenged us in many ways and brought cause for reflection. This year April 22nd will mark the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with wines that’s easy on the planet. Be kind to the Earth and celebrate Earth Day with these wines.

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Dom Perignon and Lady Gaga Unveil The Queendom

The Queendom, a universe of Dom Perignon and Lady Gaga shot by Nick Knight. The visual experiment brings to life an electrifying, exhilarating celebration that rewards the inspiration to create & unbridled creativity. Dressed, choreographed & styled by Haus of Gaga, Lady Gaga within the 1-min film creates a vibrant take on the concept of the power of inspiration playing out to Free Women from her Chromatic album.

The centerpiece of the Dom Perignon x Lady Gaga partnership is the limited-edition sculpture enfolding the Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2005. Designed by Lady Gaga for Dom Pérignon in collaboration with Nicola Formichetti, each limited-edition artistic sculpture is hand-painted with only 110 pieces produced. Sales of each sculpture will benefit the Born This Way Foundation. Price is available and for additional inquiry of purchase please head to domperignon.com

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Introducing the NEW Chandon

Get ready to stock up on your favorite new drink, because starting for the first time in 60 years, CHANDON sparkling wine is introducing an entirely new brand identity, debuting an eye-catching new vertical label design that captures the quality and craftsmanship inherent of our sparkling wines.

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Revered for exceptional sparkling wine made in Napa Valley, CHANDON is excited to debut a refreshed brand identity, for the first time since inception, with beautifully updated packaging that is equally as exquisite as the liquid within. Introducing a fresh core label design, CHANDON’s new identity boldly reinforces the brand's unparalleled quality and consistent craftsmanship. As the #1 premium+ sparkling wine in the U.S., CHANDON is thrilled to continue charting the course for unrivaled American sparkling wine all with an entirely unique bottle and eye-catching vertical label design.

CHANDON's innovative new visual identity pays tribute to the brand's expansive winery community with its iconic seven point 'star,' representative of CHANDON’s six globally renowned wineries - across Argentina, Brazil, California, Australia, China and India - and a world of possibilities. The mark celebrates the brand's premium position as the world's largest sparkling wine estate.

CHANDON's dynamic new look and feel mirrors the brand's values while simultaneously delighting loyal consumers and attracting adventurous new shoppers with its eye-catching vertical design.

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Cocktails To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2021

St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, which means it’s time to start planning your celebrations. When people think about St. Patrick’s Day drinks, the first thing that often comes to mind is a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson. While those are definitely good choices (we’ll certainly be having one — or three— on the big day), St. Patrick’s Day drinks can actually be a whole lot more.

Staying in this year? Your probably should so below are cocktails you can make at home thanks to Instacart, everyone’s favorite grocery delivery app, also delivers alcohol in as quick as under two hours! In addition to many major grocery stores, including ALDI, Costco, Publix, and Wegmans, Instacart works with local stores and specialty wine and liquor shops, making it one of the easiest ways to have alcohol delivered right to your doorstep. Or, if you’re feeling generous, send the gift of alcohol to a loved one from afar via the app!

If you’re looking to shake things up this St. Patrick’s day, here are a few cocktails to try:

Belvedere Vodka’s Super Cocktail – Avocado

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  •  2 oz / 60 ml Belvedere Vodka

  • 2 slices Avocado

  • .5 oz / 15 ml Coconut Milk

  • .75 oz / 20 ml Fresh Lemon Juice

  • .25 oz / 7 ml Honey Syrup

  • .5 oz / 15 ml Fresh Pineapple Juice

  • Coconut Chips & Chili Flakes

Method:

Add ice, whiskey, vermouth and bitters to a glass. Gently swirl or stir with a mixing spoon for about 20 seconds. Don’t rush this part. Add a maraschino cherry if you’d like.


The Bing Bomb

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  • 1 Pint of Guinness

  • 1 Shot of 8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey

Method: Fill one pint with Guinness Stout and drop one shot of 8-Ball Premium Chocolate Whiskey

Fun fact: The Bing Bomb was created at the well-known Mr. Bing’s Irish Bar in San Francisco, and it's their spin on the Irish Car Bomb. The bar was even featured by Anthony Bourdain!


Ketel One Green Mary

Ingredients:

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  • 1  oz  Ketel  One  Family-Made  Vodka  

  • 3.5  oz  freshly  juiced  equal  parts  of  celery  and  cucumber  

  • .5  oz  freshly  squeezed  lime  

  • 1  pinch  of  rock  salt,  pepper,  cinnamon,  nutmeg  and  dried  chili  flakes

Method:

Add  all  ingredients  to  the  glass,  stir  well,  add  ice.  Garnish  with  a  salted  cucumber  slice


The Notorious B.I.C (Banana Irish Coffee)

Ingredients:

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  • 1.5oz Proper No. Twelve

  • .5oz Heavy Cream

  • .5oz Brown Sugar Syrup

  • 3oz Cold Brew Coffee

  • ½ of a ripe banana

  • 2 cups ice

Method:

Mix all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!


Easy Being Green 

Rachel Ramirez, Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery

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Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey

  • .5 oz blue curacao

  • .25 oz Licor 43

  • .25 oz simple syrup

  • .375 oz lemon juice

  • .375 oz lime juice

  • 1 egg white

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. “Dry shake” without ice to mix the ingredients and then add ice and shake hard until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the top of the drink and discard the peel.


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Manhattan

First created at the Manhattan Club in 1874 at a party hosted by Jennie Churchill

  • 1.5 Oz. Zacapa 23 Rum

  • 1 oz  Oz.  Sweet Vermouth 

  • 1 Dash of bitters Orange bitters

  • 2 dash angostura bitters

  • Orange peel for garnish

Method: 

Mix the rum, vermouth, and bitters in a cocktail shaker over ice. Stir until mixed and strain into a coupe. Garnish with orange peel which you certainly can flame if you choose to.


Jameson Cold Brew & Cola

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  • 1 part Jameson Cold Brew

  • 2 parts Cola

  • Orange peel

Method:  Build over ice in a high ball glass and garnish with Orange Peel.