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Top-shelf liquor (or "premium liquor") is a term used in marketing to describe higher-priced alcoholic beverages, typically stored on the top shelves within bars. [1] This contrasts to a "rail" or well drink , which are lower cost beverages typically stored on the lower shelves of the bartender's rack.
On August 4, 2003, a fire destroyed a Jim Beam aging warehouse in Bardstown, Kentucky. It held 15,000 barrels (795,000 US gal or 3,010,000 L) [note 1] of bourbon. Flames rose more than 100 feet from the structure. Burning bourbon spilled from the warehouse into a nearby creek. An estimated 19,000 fish died of the bourbon in the creek and a river.
Common well drinks include at least one variety each of gin, rum, whiskey, vodka, bourbon, tequila, triple sec, and vermouth. [1] Some establishments that cater to higher-end clientele or wish to project an aura of luxury choose premium brands to be their well liquors (thus offering a "premium well").
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream Bourbon. Bobby Leonardo, head bartender at NYC's Thai hotspot Wayla, recommends Redwood Empire Pipe Dream. "On the nose it has nice orange, toffee, vanilla," he said.
Knob Creek bourbon has won a number of accolades from Spirit ratings organizations. The San Francisco World Spirits Competitions gave it two double gold, three golds, one silver, and one bronze medal between 2005 and 2012, [11] and gave it a "Best Bourbon" award in 2015. [12] Wine Enthusiast Magazine rated it in its 90–95 point interval in 2005.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (95 proof / 47.5% abv in 2010 bottling, brand variation introduced in 2002): San Francisco World Spirits Competition: [18] "best bourbon" award 2012, "double gold medal" award 2003 and 2012, "gold medal" award 2006 and 2007, "silver medal" award 2005. Rating in 90+ Percentile—Best Whiskies indicated by Proof66 ...