Drink the Bottles

  Four bottles, a few cocktails, and a reminder that vodka is a whole lot more interesting than its reputation suggests. Let's be honest: vodka has a bit of an image problem. Whiskey gets to talk about barrels, aging and mash bills. Tequila has agave. Gin has botanicals. Rum has sugarcane and tropical vacations practically baked into its personality. And vodka? Vodka gets mixed with orange juice, cranberry juice, tonic, soda, espresso... pretty much anything within reach. For years, vodka has been the reliable plus-one at the cocktail party. Useful. Versatile. Rarely the center of attention. But maybe we've been doing vodka a disservice. Behind that reputation for being "neutral" is a category with plenty of personality. The ingredients matter. The distillation matters. Filtration matters. And perhaps most importantly, what you do with it matters. October 4 is National Vodka Day, which seems like as good an excuse as any to give vodka its moment. So we pulled four bot...

  BARDSTOWN, Ky . - Chicken Cock Whiskey, one of America's oldest whiskey brands established in 1856, celebrates their 170th Anniversary with a 170th Anniversary Limited Edition Rooster Decanter and 170th Anniversary Edition Legacy Kentucky Straight Bourbon.  Both releases debuted at Kentucky Bourbon Festival in September. The 170th Anniversary Limited Edition Rooster Decanter (SRP $199.99) celebrates the iconic rooster that has stood proudly at the heart of Chicken Cock Whiskey since its earliest days. This limited-edition ceramic decanter is filled with 8-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey at 115 proof. For 170 years, the rooster has been Chicken Cock Whiskey's unmistakable mark, a symbol rooted in founder James A. Miller's life as a Bourbon County farmer and carried through generations of advertising, labels, and lore. From the simple rooster icons of the 1850s to the richly painted label art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the bird became more than br...

  Disaronno Unveils New Bottle Design in the U.S., Marking the Next Chapter for the Iconic Italian Liqueur   The world’s favorite Italian liqueur refreshes its renowned look, building on the Dolce Side of Life global brand platform   NEW YORK, October 1   - Disaronno , the world’s favorite Italian liqueur, is introducing a new bottle design in the U.S.. The refreshed identity brings a more contemporary look to one of the world’s most recognizable liqueur bottles, while preserving the signature elements that have made Disaronno an icon for generations.   Taller, lighter and brighter, the redesigned bottle retains Disaronno’s unmistakable silhouette while introducing a more modern and premium aesthetic.The iconic square cap has been reimagined with a more distinctive look, while Domenico Reina’s signature is now embossed directly onto the bottle. A new “DD” monogram, representing Disaronno and Domenico Reina, pays tribute to the founder whose vision helped shape t...

Tequila Redondel Diamante: Three Expressions, Three Ways to Experience Tequila Tequila has a way of changing the mood. It can be bright and lively in a citrus-filled cocktail, earthy and savory alongside a good meal, or slow and contemplative when poured neat into a glass and given a few minutes to open up. And while tequila has become a staple behind the bar, there is a lot more to the category than the familiar shot-and-lime routine. Tequila Redondel Diamante is a very good example. Crafted in Jalisco from 100% Blue Weber agave, Redondel Diamante approaches tequila with a combination of tradition, modern production and a strong connection to Mexican culture. The lineup includes three distinct expressions—Silver, Reposado and Añejo Cristalino—and tasting them side by side makes one thing immediately apparent: the differences aren't simply about how long the tequila spends in a barrel. Each expression brings a different personality to the glass. We recently spent some time with all...