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This May is a big one for Tipsy Scoop as it marks their Barlour’s first birthday in NYC. To help them celebrate the occasion, Smirnoff is teaming up with Tipsy Scoop to release their newest seasonal flavor, the Boozy Birthday Sundae.

The birthday-themed sundae is infused with Smirnoff Whipped Cream and amaretto, topped with layers of pink frosting, rainbow sprinkles, and funfetti cake plus a cherry. The collaboration is available now until the end of May at Tipsy Scoop’s Barlour location only (217 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010) so make sure you swing by to try it out before it’s too late! xgeneve

World Whisky Day is upon us, and we’re excited to celebrate this day. If you are looking for a a whisky to enjoy responsibly on World Whisky Day that is this Saturday May, 19th we have a few ideas below.

Some of the options below are George Dickel No. 12, Crown Royal XO, Bulleit Barrel Strength and Orphan Barrel’s Rhetoric 24-Year-Old. Whether you’re enjoying your whisky on the rocks, in a cocktail, or with loved ones, you will be sure to find the best fitting whiskey below to make this Saturday one to remember. sexlocals

Cheers!

George Dickel No. 12 (Suggested retail price, $24.99)

Concentrated flavors of rich oak and subtle vanilla lead to a long finish with hints of maple, butter and smoke. A whisky with enormous depth, range and personality – considered by many to be the gold standard of Tennessee Whisky.

Crown Royal XO (Suggested retail price, $49.99)

Crown Royal XO is a unique blend of more than 50 of the finest Crown Royal whiskies finished in cognac casks. Resulting in both an extraordinarily complex and smooth expression, Crown Royal XO is an elegant whisky that is deliciously balanced with hints of vanilla, spice and rich dry fruit.

Bulleit Barrel Strength (Suggested retail price, $59.99)

Winner of a Double Gold medal and named Best Straight Bourbon at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Bulleit Barrel Strength gives bourbon lovers the opportunity to taste the classic Bulleit Bourbon straight out of the barrel, uncut and non-chill filtered. Originally released in 2016 as a Kentucky-only offering, the newest variant just expanded nationally this year.

Rhetoric 24 (Suggested retail price, $130)

The 24-year-old aged whiskey comes out of the barrel with an aroma of rich vanilla oak, brown sugar and chocolate beginning with orchard fruit giving way to a warming finish of nutmeg and caramel notes. It is the twelfth release from Orphan Barrel and has been aged four years longer than the first release made by the distillery. The whiskey will continue to be progressively aged and re-released annually at a year older allowing whiskey aficionados to collect the series and compare side-by-side.

Just as the months start to warm up, George Dickel is following suit. For more than a century, both George Dickel Tennessee Whisky and McIlhenny Company’s TABASCO® Brand Pepper Sauce, have celebrated their Louisiana and Tennessee roots and legacy of craftsmanship. Now, with George Dickel TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish available in stores this May, these two iconic brands are coming together in one bottle. Finished in barrels used to age tabasco peppers for three years, George Dickel TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish has a deliciously spicy flavor. George Dickel takes its Tennessee whisky and rests it in these barrels for 30 days, allowing the spice and flavor imparted on the wood from the tabasco peppers to add its unique finish.

TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce is then distilled to create an essence, which is carefully blended together with the whisky to create George Dickel TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish. The result is a deliciously spicy shot, which recently won a Gold Medal at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

“George Dickel Tennessee Whisky and TABASCO are two of the most iconic brands the South has to offer for a reason – the craftsmanship that goes into creating these products is the real deal,” said Jeff Parrott, Director of American Whisk(e)y Development at Diageo. “Both brands have such a rich history, and we’re proud to collaborate with our friends at McIlhenny Company to marry their unique flavor with our quality Tennessee whisky.”

The release of George Dickel TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish signals the return of longer days, livelier nights and good times. For consumers looking for the perfect mix of fun and flavor, it can be enjoyed as a shot with celery salt on the rim, or with pickle juice or an ice chaser. Whether enjoyed at your local barbeque spot or backyard party, a shot of Hot Dickel provides a peppery kick, but goes down with a smooth finish. Hitting shelves nationwide in May, George Dickel TABASCO Brand Barrel Finish carries a suggested retail price of $24.99 for a 750 mL bottle and is also available in 50 mL and 1L sizes. The alcohol by volume is 35% (70 proof). Like the rest of George Dickel Tennessee Whisky brand’s offerings, this shot is meant to be enjoyed responsibly.