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{ SOMMjournal.com } 39 that's getting more popular by the minute with more entries and competitors. For that reason, it's so great to see people keep coming back for more Bib & Tucker. It's as good of a compliment as you'll find in the spirits world!" One of the big fans of the Bib & Tucker is Ryan King, co-proprietor and star bar - tender at The Whiskey House, a popular hot spot in San Diego. Although he has a vast selection of 1,200 whiskies on the list, King says he was immediately attracted to the packaging and loved the flavors of the bourbon when he first tasted it in 2015. Like Sebastiani, King prefers to taste the Bib & Tucker neat or with a single ice cube or splash of water depending on the sea - son or the mood he's in that day. With cocktails, the bourbon provides the delicious base for dazzling versions of his Old Fashioned and Manhattan, King has also found that the spicy flavors of the Bib & Tucker provide a tasty alternative to Sazerac Rye when blended with Chile- Infused Aperol, Cherry Liqueur and lemon in his popular signature whiskey drink, Satan's Circle. And for gastronomic pleasures, in addi - tion to pairing well with a wide range of starters, cheeses, charcuterie and main dishes, King says he likes matching the fla - vors of Bib & Tucker with desserts, including the Bourbon Pecan Brownies—a specialty on the bar menu. "It's a top notch bourbon with a lot of appeal no matter how you use it," says King. King says his customers feel the same way. "With Bib & Tucker, they love it when you show them the bottle, discuss the fla - vor profile, and tell them the story behind the label, and the history of the family behind the brand. It's a very personalized experience for everyone involved." There is also no doubt that the Bib & Tucker brand is in it for the long haul. In addition to getting ready to launch an exciting new minimally aged white whiskey under the same label; the team is currently developing a single barrel program that will allow them to offer customized small-batch styles that can be used by bars, restaurants, and private clubs across America. In hindsight, Sebastiani says he's proud of where the 3 Badge bourbon program has gone so far. "For me, it's the best of both worlds. On one hand, I get to lever - age family stories and build on relationships established through the years. Then, on top of that, I get to do my own thing by ventur - ing into the world of spirits. To me, it's a dream come true." Bib & Tucker Paper Plane ¾ oz. Bib & Tucker Bourbon ¾ oz. Aperol ¾ oz. Amaro Montenegro ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice Bib & Tucker Manhattan 2 oz. Bib & Tucker Bourbon 1 oz. Carpano Antica Dash The Whiskey House Bitters Luxardo cherries for garnish Bib & Tucker Bourbon, from 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, is made for stylish cocktails. Bib & Tucker Cocktail Recipes courtesy of Ryan King at The Whiskey House, San Diego, CA The Bib& Tucker Paper Plane at The Whiskey House in San Diego showcases Bib & Tucker Bourbon against classic Italian bitters Aperol and Amaro Montenegro. cinnamon and molasses; and lingering notes of baking spice, mandarin orange peel and clove leading to a long, warm and generous finish at 92 proof. The package is equally charming. Made with amber glass imported from Italy, the bottle is designed to look like a large flask with broad shoulders and a textured engraving of the Bib & Tucker name run - ning along the top. As a symbol of quality control, each bottle is numbered to track the specific lots used to make the blend and the bottling date. Sebastiani says the signs of success are showing across the nation as well. "For starters, people are asking for it. In many cases we're getting repeat orders. There is no doubt that bourbon is a hot category Ryan King, co-proprietor and star bartender at The Whiskey House, a popular hot spot in San Diego, is a big fan of Bib & Tucker.