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Dark Arts Straight Rye Whiskey FInished in Maple Syrup Barrels and Amburana Oak Staves

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Dark Arts Whiskey House & Alchemy Lab just celebrated their 3-year anniversary.  The former Wilderness Trail blender and his team of whiskey scientists have created a sizeable footprint in just a few years, trailblazing unique and welcoming expressions, blended expertly. If you haven't tried Dark Arts yet due to distribution in your state, you need to get on their website and check out a bottle or two.  They're all very unique and the combination of flavors leave you scratching your head - in a good way! This is the Dark Arts Straighr Rye Whiskey Finished in Maple Syrup Barrels with Toasted Amburana Oak Staves.  Sure, it's a mouth full, but it's also... well, a mouth full!  Better known as Ripple Rye II, this is a 7.5 year MGP sourced whiskey, finished under the direction of Macauley Minton, resulting in tons of flavors. Bright copper color with aromas of freshly baked Biscoff cookie, vanilla frosting and ripe red fruits.  The maple is there but not overwhe...

DeBrand Fine Chocolates brings their gourmet, artisanal experience to Drink The Bottles

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  Since 1987, DeBrand Fine Chocolates has been a professional confectioner, creating delectable chocolate treats from the finest ingredients.  They use fresh, local sources as well as top tier imports from France, Belgium, Switzerland and other global regions.  Their success doesn't just hinge on their outstanding chocolates, but is also credited to their exceptional customer service.  "The Golden Rule" isn't a motto for a t-shirt - it is how they operate daily. DeBrand is truly a family affair.  Founder Cathy Brand Beere is living every entrepreneur's dream and she gets to share that with her husband the three daughters, all of whom work for the company.  Drink The Bottles recently partnered with DeBrand Fine Chocolates to incorporate their luxury chocolates into the DTB lifestyle - the experience surrounding the drink.  This includes food, ambience, luxury, design and travel.  We are looking forward to showing you how DeBrand Fine Chocolates wi...
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Jack Daniel’s Debuts High Proof, Small Batch Rye from Three Unique  Barrelhouse Locations  Five batches of barrel-proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey from Coy Hill, Boiler Hill, and Fire Brigade Fields are available beginning this month in very limited quantities at the distillery’s White Rabbit Bottle Shop Lynchburg, Tenn. (April 21, 2026) – The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced the very limited release of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye, which consists of five high-proof batches of Tennessee Rye Whiskey sourced from Coy Hill, Boiler Hill, and Fire Brigade Fields barrelhouses. Presented at barrel proof in 375 mL bottles and proof points ranging from 142.7 to 146.1, the special release represents some of the most unparalleled and limited Tennessee Rye Whiskey to emerge from the Lynchburg distillery. A total of 129 Tennessee Rye Whiskey barrels with entry dates spanning 18 months (from February 2016 to August 2017) were matured for an average of 10 years across thr...

International Disaronno Day is Here!

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  "I'll have a Disaronno and Sour" are words echoed daily by thousands of spirits enthusiasts around the world.  About twenty-five years ago when I was looking for an elevated cocktail to impress those within earshot, I uttered the same words.  And I fell in love with Disaronno. Did you know that Disaronno Originale is the world's favorite Italian liqueur?  This gem is 500 years old and was born in Saronno, Italy, where it became a reality from a secret recipe inspired by artist Bernardino Luini.  The rich classic Italian almond-flavored drink, which has proudly delighted countless tastebuds for centuries, gets its name from the Italian word 'amaro' (bitter).  Amaretto translated is "a little bitter". Amaretto traces its roots to Saronno, Italy and is sometimes made from a blend of apricot kernels, bitter almonds, peach stones or almonds.  This incredibly versatily amaretto liqueur is bottled at 28% ABV and is showcased in its iconic and familiar pac...

Eagle Rare 30 - Oldest Bourbon from Buffalo Trace Distillery

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  BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY CONTINUES TO PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF BOURBON AGING WITH OLDEST BOURBON TO DATE FROM THE AMERICAN DISTILLERY: EAGLE RARE 30  The World’s Most Award-Winning Distillery advances its exploration of extended maturation, setting a new benchmark for ultra-aged American whiskey FRANKFORT, KY  (April 16, 2026) –  Buffalo Trace Distillery today unveils  Eagle Rare 30 , its oldest age-stated bourbon to date, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing exploration of extended maturation. Building on the 2023 debut of  Eagle Rare 25  – also returning alongside this release – the whiskey represents the second expression aged within the Distillery’s experimental Warehouse P, where time and environment are pushed to their limits. The result is a rare study in patience and precision, underscoring Buffalo Trace’s ability to transform aging from a constraint into a defining signature and, in doing so, to reshape expectations of what ultra-age...

Dappled Authentic Craft Tonic Water

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  At Drink The Bottles , we are more than just a site to find the best drinks in the world.  We also celebrate the complete lifestyle brand and products that are complimentary to your wines and spirits.  When we find such an amazing product, we have to taste it, experiment with it, and of course - share it with you! For some, it might be difficult to get too excited about tonic water.  Most drink enthusiasts concentrate on the spirit, but give little thought to the accoutrement that brings everything into a nice, delicious little package.  Dappled Authentic Craft Tonic Water is so delicious that it doesn't (dare we say it?) even need a spirit to guide it.  These flavors are so welcoming that they can be enjoyed by themselves and each one has unique and refreshing flavors. After tasting all three varieties - Floral, Citrus and Aromatic - we thought it best if we tasted one of these in a gin and tonic.  But which to choose?  All three offerings pre...

Celebrate National Gin & Tonic Day!

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  April 9th is National Gin and Tonic Day and it's time to celebrate!  This refreshing and classic cocktail was invented by British East India Company officers in the 19th-century, by combining medicinal quinine tonic with gin, sugar, and lime.  The drink evolved from a medicinal prophylactic to the popular and iconic cocktail that we love today.  At Drink The Bottles, we have put together some of the best gin and tonic recipes with some very diverse and delicious gin selections for this special occasion.   Devil's Grin Texas Gin & Tonic From Devil's Grin Texas Gin comes a smooth and approachable gin that doesn't give you peaks and valleys.  This gin leads up to a sweeter and slightly spicy finish with a hint of turned earth. Distillery:  Devil's Grin Gin Suggested retail price:  $25.00 Drink The Bottles  score:  90/100 Gin & Tonic 1.5 oz Devil's Grin Texas Gin .25 oz Fresh Lime Juice Tonic Water Garnish:  Grapefruit Sl...