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Does bourbon go bad? The storage tricks you need to know

Does bourbon actually go bad? There are steps you can take to ensure that it doesn't.
Whiskey cocktail

Our 5 favorite scotch drinks, ranked

Looking for a great scotch drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
whiskey

The best sipping whiskeys, ranked

When it comes to finding a whiskey for sipping, the key is finding the style of whiskey that suits your palate.
Two whiskey glasses

This is why your bourbon tastes sweet even though there’s no added sugar

There’s a reason America’s “native spirit” is so popular. Bourbon is well-known for its mellow, easy-drinking, sweet flavor.
Manhattan

The best whiskey options to make your Manhattan drink recipe even better

Want to improve your Manhattan drink recipe? It all starts with the whiskey you use.
Bock beer

Prepare for spring with these great bock beers

When the winter turns toward spring, not only are we excited about the milder temperatures and longer days, but we’re looking forward to the bock beers.
Manhattan

The difference between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan: These two classic cocktails, explained

These drinks are made with whiskey and both have some of the same ingredients, but they are surprisingly different in flavor and appearance.
Mezcal

Our 4 favorite mezcals for sipping

Looking for a mezcal that's great for sipping instea dof mixing into a drink? These are the 4 best we've tried
Rum drink

Our 6 favorite rum brands and bottles in 2024

Looking for a great rum? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
Scotch

These are bartenders’ favorite value single malt Scotch whiskies (all under $100)

We asked a handful of notable bartenders to tell us the best value single malt Scotch whiskies to drink right now.
Snifter

Bourbon snifters: What they’re good for, which bourbon you should drink from them, and more

Everything you want to know about bourbon snifters, from their shape to which bourbons to drink from them
Charred lemons

Want a truly special margarita? Burn your lemons (yes, really)

Charring lemons adds completely new flavors while heightening the already acidic, citrusy, juicy flavors.
Bourbon glass

Our 6 favorite bourbon brands and bottles in 2024

Looking for a great bourbon? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
Revolver

Move over, espresso martini — This whiskey-based coffee cocktail is so much better

Move over, espresso martini — This whiskey-based coffee cocktail is so much better
Whiskey in a glass next a person

7 fan-favorite budget whiskey bottles, ranked

Great sipping whiskeys, versatile mixing whiskeys, and everything in between. There’s something for every palate when it comes to budget bottles.
Snifter

Why glasses made for bourbon actually matter

If you enjoy bourbon, you should probably invest in at least one whiskey glass.
Brandy

The differences between bourbon and brandy, explained

The two spirits also carry some of the same aromas and flavors like oak, caramel, and fruity flavors.
Whiskey cocktail

Our 4 favorite whiskey drinks, ranked

Looking for a great whiskey drink to make at home? These are our favorite cocktails, ranked
Paloma

This is our favorite tequila for making Palomas at home

When we make a paloma at home, we reach for one tequila in particular.
Tequila drink

Our favorite tequila drinks, ranked

Looking for a great tequila drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Applie bourbon

How to make apple-infused bourbon

Infused bourbon isn't hard to make. All you need is bourbon (even if it's not good bourbon!) and some time.
Whiskey in a glass

Yes, bourbon can be aged too long – here’s how to pick the best-aged bourbon

Did you know bourbon can be aged too long? It's true - in certain scenarios. We tell you everything you need to know
Buzzard's Roost

This new American sipping whiskey is only $40 per bottle due to one clever, sustainable step

This whiskey is first aged in charred oak barrels. It then has a second maturation in previously used proprietary whiskey barrels.
Gin cocktail

Our 5 favorite gin drinks, ranked

Looking for a great gin drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Guanella Pass Brewing

Another fan-favorite craft beer is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Another fan favorite brewery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Red snapper

This is the original bloody mary recipe from The St. Regis New York

Everyone seems to have their own bloody mary recipe, but we love the original from the St. Regis in New York
Beer glass

The best IPA beers to drink in the winter, according to bartenders

There's no shortage of IPAs in the booming land of craft beer but some are much better than others. Here are 9 outstanding options to drink right now.
rum cocktail

Our favorite rum drinks, ranked

Looking for a great rum drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Chattanooga Whiskey

This new experimental batch whiskey is laced with herbal influence

Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental batch has "herbal infusion" For a more well-rounded whiskey drinking experience
Whiskey drink

Our 7 favorite bourbon drinks of all time

Looking for a great bourbon drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Reyka

Our favorite vodkas for 2024, ranked

Vodka is often sold with marketing and packaging, but there is plenty more than that to this beautiful and nuanced spirit.
Coffee cocktails

Forget the espresso martini, these two cocktails from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better alternatives

Everyone loves a good espresso martini, but these two options from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better
Southern Comfort

Fun fact: Southern Comfort is not actually whiskey

Southern Comfort might have whiskey in it, but strictly speaking, it is definitely not whiskey
mezcal cocktail

Our 5 favorite mezcal drinks, ranked

Looking for a great mezcal drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Scotch

Our favorite scotches for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good scotch? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Tequila shot with salt

Our favorite tequilas for 2024, ranked

Tequila has undeniably always been a hot spirit. So, we have run down the 10 best tequila brands from old to new that you can purchase and enjoy.
gin

Our favorite gins for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good gin? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Chattanooga Whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey’s latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100-year-old Sherry cask

Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100 year old Sherry cask
LAzy K Bar Whiskey

Celebrity bourbon: Yellowstone star now has his own brand

Seems every celebrity has their own bourbon these days, and Yellowstone star Cole Hauser is no exception
best whiskey ranked

Our favorite whiskeys for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good whiskey? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Blue Moon

Blue Moon beer has one of the weirdest (and best) Dry January promos we’ve ever seen

For many, Dry January ends on January 12, when people historically give up. Blue Moon wants to keep you dry all of January with its latest promo.
Mezcal

Our favorite mezcals for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good mezcal? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Whiskey glass

The best bourbon over $100 you won’t regret splurging on

These bourbon options all cost more than $100, but all are well worth it.
Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary, espresso martini, mimosas, and more: Breakfast cocktails everyone should know how to make

These cocktails are the perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch menu.
Pouring whiskey

Rye whiskey 101: Everything you ever wanted to know

What is rye whiskey? Is it good to drink straight? How does it differ from bourbon. We answer all this (and more).
Cocktail outside

If you’re not ready for Dry January, give these 3 low-calorie cocktails a shake (or stir)

Dry January is here, but it's not for everyone. These three low-calorie cocktails won't sideline your fitness goals!
Bourbon in a glass in a hand

I can’t get enough of these 8 high-proof bourbon bottles

These high-proof bourbons are still easy (and delicious) to drink.
Beer

The 8 best non-alcoholic beer options for Dry January

If you're all in on Dry January, these are your 8 best non-alcoholic beer choices.
Traveller Whiskey with a glass of it next to the bottle

You can now get Buffalo Trace and Chris Stapleton’s new whiskey, and it’s perfect for winter

Do you love Buffalo Trace whiskey? It has teamed up with Chris Stapleton for a new whiskey.
Tequila Avian

This unique Manhattan recipe is better than expected, and we have to give our tequila choice all the credit

Want to liven-up your Manhattan recipe? Try tequila (specifically this one).