It’s bourbon whiskey that best deserves the appellation of “the quintessential American spirit,” says Casey Campfield of downtown bar The Crow & Quill. “There’s a poetic allure to the history of bourbon that really appeals to me.”
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Top-Shelf Views: Asheville event planners talk about batch cocktails
Mixing up a large quantity of cocktails ahead of a gathering can streamline drinks service while showcasing a host’s creativity.
Top-Shelf Views: Asheville bartenders talk about absinthe
Local bartenders dispel myths about the legendary “green fairy.”
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about rye
Local bartenders encourage the appreciation of rye whiskey’s distinct flavor profile in classic cocktails.
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about rum
Good rum lends itself well to sipping as well as mixing in a classic or adventurous cocktail. “The versatility of rum is incredible,” says Leah Howard of H&H Distillery.
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about Scotch whisky
Kala Brooks of Top of the Monk and Chall Gray of Little Jumbo share a wee dram of knowledge about the pride of Scotland.
Top-shelf views: Asheville bartenders talk about gin
To the uninitiated, gin is sometimes thought of as little more than juniper-flavored vodka. Local experts give some insight on the summery spirit’s many variations and applications.