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  "path": "/articles/elijah-craigs-old-fashioned-contest-inspires-bartenders/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T11:30:22.000Z",
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  "textContent": "When it comes to a timeless American whiskey cocktail like the Old Fashioned, Elijah Craig is a natural starting point. Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon’s warm spice and gentle smoke were practically built for the spirit-forward template of whiskey, sugar, and bitters. For its upcoming A New Era of the Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest finale, Elijah Craig and VinePair invited bartenders across the country to put a personal spin on the classic using either Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey as the base.\n\nThe article Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Contest Shows Why the Classic Still Inspires Bartenders appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Contest Shows Why the Classic Still Inspires Bartenders"
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