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Cocktail bitters

Cocktail bitters 101: Everything you need to know about the ingredients that will make your drinks as good as the pros

Since we’re only at the beginning of how important bitters are to a well-constructed cocktail, let’s take a deep dive into this mysterious ingredient.
Tequila on a wood table

Tequila: 5 easy ways to tell what’s quality and what’s not when buying your next bottle

Tequila isn't just for poor college kids anymore. Here's how to find premium, top-shelf tequila in a saturated market.
straight whiskey

Straight bourbon probably isn’t what you think – here’s the truth

When people drink liquor straight, they usually mean no ice and no mixers. But straight bourbon means something different.
Cocktail

Old-fashioned, mojito, martini: Your favorite drinks can be the perfect Christmas cocktails

These easy cocktails will be a hit at every holiday celebration this December.
Ski beer

Après-ski guide: The best liquors and beer to take with you

Apres ski doesn't mean you have to hit the bar. These are the best liquors and beers to take with you to the mountain.
Pint of beer

Corona, Guinness, and more: The most popular beers and beer brands in America, ranked

Corona or Guiness? What about Heineken? These are the most popular beers in America, ranked
Mezcal

Ilegal mezcal, Creyente mezcal, and more great smoky mezcals to sip all winter long

Looking for great smoky mezcal bottles to sip all winter long? We've got some grat options form ilegal, creyente, and more
Person pouring a line of shots in a bar

How many shots are in a handle of liquor? We’ll walk you through it

Here are some helpful ways to figure out how many handles you and your buddies will need for your next drinking party.
Wines available on Delta Airlines.

This popular wine doesn’t taste great mid-flight (and more secrets that Delta Air Lines’ sommelier revealed)

Andrea Robinson, a Master Sommelier who recently worked with Delta Airlines to elevate its wine program, talks drinking at 30,000 feet.
Frozen grapes on a vine

What is ice wine and why is it so special?

No, not iced wine — ice wine is a sweet desert varietal that's made with an unconventional twist.
A pint of stout at the bar

These are the 12 best stout options to unwind in winter with

These stouts currently on the market offer smooth flavors and silky textures perfectly designed to keep you warm and happy.
Left Hand

Beer news: Left hand Brewing introduces Belgian White Nitro, the world’s first bottled wheat beer with nitrogen

This 4.8% ABV wheat beer is creamy, smooth, and loaded with flavors and aromas like yeast, orange peel, and coriander.
Whiskey

The Irish Whiskey Awards named this the best Irish whiskey of the year (and they should know)

If you like Irish whiskey, you'll love these award-winning options.
blue agave

The best gifts for tequila and mezcal enthusiasts

Tequila and mezcal have risen in popularity, and make a great gift for good friends and acquaintances alike.
A vodka martini with olives

These are the best potato vodka options on the market

Potato vodka is the "healthiest" of vodkas, due to its gluten-free and sugar-free make. Here are a few savory, versatile vodkas that are worth a taste.
Red wine being poured into glass

The best red wine under $20: Our top picks

Red wine doesn't always have to be expensive to be delicious. These are some of the top red wines you can find under $20.
Estelle champagne coups

10 amazing gifts for the wine enthusiast in your life

Looking for the perfect gift for a wine enthusiast? From gadgets to wine gift baskets, these wine gifts will be a hit.
A Kuleana Rum Works sugarcane field.

It’s time to pay attention to Hawaiian rum — why this liquor should be on your bar cart

People don't think of rum when they think of the U.S., but that's changing thanks to a Hawaiian movement stressing sustainability and some quality distilling.
Gin

Gin gift guide: Everything your favorite drink enthusiast needs to craft the perfect cocktail

High-quality gin (and the tools and accessories needed to make that perfect gin & tonic) make the perfect gift.
Whiskey with a black background

Whiskey gift guide: Give the present everyone wants this year

When it comes to holiday gift giving, you can't go wrong with whiskey. Check out these whiskies that make great stocking stuffers.
Thanksgiving dinner table at home.

The best Christmas beers to drink this holiday season

Santa would appreciate one of the best holiday beers of 2023 a lot more than cookies. Here are some of our favorites for season.
Glass of white wine

Wine 101: Everything you ever wanted to know about Riesling

Learn the secrets of a great Riesling wine. A wine that is typically a light-bodied beverage and very easy (sometimes too easy) to drink.
Schlafly Beer Nitro Irish Stout

Stout vs. porter: The real differences between the beers

Let's talk beer; Stout vs. porter to be exact. There is a difference and this is why.
Jägermeister in a bottle next to a glass of it

Drambuie, Jagermeister, Schnapps, and more – our after-dinner liqueur guide

Drambuie, Jagermeister, Schnapps — the list of liqueurs is seemingly endless, but we'll help you find the best ones.
Chattanooga Whiskey

This newly released ‘rare’ single barrel whiskey is a limited edition – and less than $50 per bottle

Limited edition single barrel whiskey fior less than $50
Stout

The best imperial stout beer to drink this winter

These are the best imperial stout beer options for anyone who loves strong, dark beer.
whiskey Glass

This $80 bottle of straight bourbon whiskey just won an award as the best spirit in the South

Old Dominick Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey just won an award as the best in the South - and it's only $80!
Egg nog

What to mix with eggnog: The ultimate guide to this seasonal drink

Eggnog is a classic holiday tradition with many variations. When it comes to what to mix with eggnog, this guide lays out all the options.
Carte Blanche cocktail.

Soju, shochu, and more: An Asian spirits guide for the intrepid imbiber

Our expansive, informative guide on asian spirits like soju, shochu, and Japanese gin.
Two glasses of wine and Christmas balls on a table in a room with Christmas tree.

Holiday wine: Wow your guests with these incredible options

We’ve curated a selection of the best Christmas wines that we think are perfect for the season and for pairing with your holiday feast.
Beer pint

Alpha acid to wet hopping: A craft beer terminology guide

Craft beer has it's very own lingo, like so many things. Here's what to know.
Wild Turkey

This new Wild Turkey bourbon is the brand’s highest-proof release ever (and its most expensive)

Wild Turkey is a household name in bourbon. Check out its most expensive, highest-proof offering.
TEQUILA FINALLY GETS A KICK IN THE PANTS - MATTHEW AND CAMILA MCCONAUGHEY INTRODUCE PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA

Matthew McConaughey’s hit new tequila brand is selling out

This is everything you need to know about Matthew McCounaughey's new tequila brand.
Making a cocktail

Make fantastic cocktails: The 10 best bartending apps to fuel your inner mixologist

With just a quick click and scroll, you can become a bona fide mixologist in no time, thanks to these handy bartending apps for beginners and pros alike.
Whisky

The whisky regions of Scotland: Each has its own history and flavor profile

From salty malts to smoky expressions, learn all about Scotch whisky and the different Scotland regions they come from.
Tom Collins cocktails

The gin cocktail recipes you can’t live without

Up your home bartending game by trying these essential gin cocktail recipes.
Liquor bottles on a bar shelf

The surprising ways vodka can actually be good for you

You surely are familiar with vodka as part of a cocktail. But do you know anything about the health benefits of vodka? Read on to find out.
Boozy Bubbly Lemon French 75 Cocktail with Champagne

How to make a French 75, a great cocktail you’re (probably) overlooking

The French 75. Chances are, you're simply overlooking it. If that's you, we suggest giving it another look, because it's amazing.
Person holding an espresso martini glass placing coffee beans as a garnish.

Make the best espresso martini with these fantastic recipes

These are the perfect cocktails when you need a pick-me-up in order to enjoy happy hour. Check out these top espresso martini cocktails.
Mai Tai

We’ve got a sensational Mai Tai recipe you won’t want to stop making

Our Mai Tai recipe is incredibly simple, easily repeatable, and perfect for almost any occasion
Home brewing bottles

How to make beer at home: A guide for beginners

Making your own beer at home can be a fun hobby. Learn the basics of home brewing here.
Bourbon barrels

The white oak tree is in danger, and so is bourbon — here’s what the industry is doing about it

We've got enough white oak to make bourbon whiskey barrels for the next decade or so, but after that, the pickings are slim. This is what you need to know.
Beer Pint

Bad news for beer lovers: A new study says climate change is ruining your favorite drink

Hops are a vital ingredient in a quality beer, but climate change is affecting our supply. Here's what to know.
Dark Rum

Bourbon fans: These 8 dark rums are great adds to your liquor cabinet (because they’re a lot like bourbon)

If you want to branch out from bourbon, but still want a complicated, sophisticated drink, try dark rum. Specifically, these dark rums.
Bib & Tucker old fashioned

This creative old-fashioned recipe has two bitters and a unique bourbon that give it a campfire feel

Want an old fashioned that's unique and familiar at the same time? We've got one you'll love.
Glass of mulled wine with a cinnamon stick on top

The best wine varietals for mulled wine

Come the holidays, we need an even heftier adaptation of wine — one hit with generous amounts of citrus and spice and ladled into your favorite mug, piping hot.
Crowd of people toasting with cocktails

Forget the wine this Thanksgiving: 5 batch cocktails that just might be better for your group dinner

Tired of drinking wine at Thanksgiving dinner? These 5 batch cocktails are just as easy to pour, and a lot more fun to drink
glass of whiskey

Scotch whisky found in 800-year-old castle — believed to be the oldest Scotch in the world — will soon be for sale

Whiskey and whisky lovers alike would love to get their hands on the oldest Scotch whisky in existence, which will soon be up for auction.
Whiskey

The best bourbon options under $100: They taste just as good as the expensive stuff

A good bourbon doesn't have to be expensive. These are the best bourbons you can buy for under $100.
French 75 cocktail

The 11 best gins for a French 75, according to bartenders

The twist on the Tom Collins proves especially popular any time of the year. So, here are the 11 best gins to use for the French 75, according to bartenders.