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The world of alcoholic beverages is difficult to navigate alone. With so many different cocktail recipes and mixers to choose from, it’s important to approach each drink you create or imbibe with careful consideration. Whether your drink of choice is whiskey, vodka, tequila, rum, or gin, we’ve got you covered with our latest guides, how-to’s, and recipes. We’ve even put together quite a few wine, cider, and beer guides while we were at it.

Whiskey in a glass

5 essential bourbons to start your whiskey collection

If you’re a beginner bourbon drinker looking to stock up your home bar, but you’re not ready to fork over the equivalent of a month’s rent to do it, you’re in luck.
Vemouth in glasses

How a winemaker makes vermouth: Building a new American tradition

Rebel Pecan Bourbon Cream

Rebel Bourbon is launching the perfect bourbon cream for fans of nutty sweetness

WhistlePig The BigShǝBàng

WhistlePig is launching its oldest, most expensive whiskey ever

Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain is launching a new whisky finished in unique barrels

Rum barrel

Just in time for fall, Flor de Caña is launching a 17-year-old rum

Whiskey barrels

From George Washington to modern distilleries: Bourbon’s all-American journey

Hops gardening

Fresh hop beer season is upon us

Deep Eddy

A bartender’s secrets to making perfect frozen drinks at home

beer

Session beers: Low alcohol, full flavor, and perfect for all-day sipping

Pouring a glass of whiskey.

These underrated bourbons deserve a spot in your fall whiskey rotation

Pub Beer orange can.

Pub Beer teams up with Big Buck Hunter

Tullamore D.E.W Irish Whiskey

Honey whiskey 101: What it is, how to use it, and which brands to try now

Honey whiskey is precisely what it sounds like, with a slight variation.
Sazerac classic whiskey cocktail

The classic whiskey cocktails I always come back to (and you should know too)

Learn how to make 6 essential whiskey cocktails—from the Old Fashioned to the Hot Toddy—with expert tips, whiskey pairing recommendations, and easy-to-follow recipes.
Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel’s makes a popular single barrel Tennessee whiskey a permanent expression

Recently, the brand announced that its Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey will officially be part of the year-round Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection.
Blue Run Spirits

Blue Run’s latest release flips bourbon tradition with a gin barrel twist

It’s called Blue Run Spirits Glimmer, and this 103.2-proof whiskey is perfect for both fans of sweet corn-centric bourbon and floral, piney gin
Bud Light

Bud Light’s new Traegerator is the MVP of NFL tailgating season

Just in time for the NFL season, Traeger Grills are introducing machine. Called the Traegerator, it’s part keg, part grill, and part sound system. This is a total tailgating game changer. What could be better than an all-in-one machine to smoke meat and keep your favorite brews cold? The Traegerator To introduce this unique gameday […]
Crown Royal

Crown Royal is releasing the perfect whisky to pair with your end-of-summer campfire

There are few things better around a summer campfire. Especially if it’s paired with . The folks at Crown Royal just released the perfect whisky to drink while you enjoy the heat of the fire, while you munch on toasted marshmallows, melty milk chocolate, and sweet, crunchy graham crackers. Crown Royal Chocolate Flavored Whisky Crown […]
Woodinville

Woodinville Whiskey is celebrating its fifteenth birthday with its oldest whiskey yet

On August 23rd, the award-winning brand released Woodinville Straight Bourbon Aged 9 Years.
Classic margarita cocktail with salty rim on wooden table with limes and drink utensils

7 classic tequila cocktails that made me rethink everything about this spirit

Discover 7 easy, delicious classic tequila cocktails that go beyond shots and slammers — from classic Margaritas to bold Micheladas and refreshing Palomas.
Whiskey in a glass

The flavor secrets behind high-rye bourbon every whiskey lover should know

If you’re anything like me, when I first heard the term “high-rye” bourbon, I wasn’t entirely sure what it meant.
Raul Mercado drinking a cocktail on a boat in Mexico

7 smart tricks to beat a travel hangover before it starts

Drinking while traveling is good, but a hangover while traveling is bad. Luckily, you don't have to deal with the latter with these 7 portable solutions.
Coors and Wrangler collaboration.

Coors and Wrangler collaborate in the most western way

Two of the biggest brands in the west have teamed up. The results are rugged and stylish.
Glenfiddich

Whisky + Speed: Glenfiddich and Aston Martin team up for a bold new release

This limited-edition expression was matured for a minimum of sixteen years in a combination of American oak wine casks, new American barrels, and second-fill ex-bourbon casks.
Ross & Squibb

Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Straight Bourbon Whiskey is being released just in time for fall

If you’re a inspired by the Prohibition era, you’ll be glad to know that once again releasing its popular Remus Repeal Reserve bourbon. This annual release from the iconicDistillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is eagerly awaited by whiskey fans, and this year features its highest proof ever. Remus Repeal Reserve Series IX Ross & Squibb This […]
Bartender making a whiskey highball

These are the 23 easy cocktails I always come back to

Learn how to make 23 easy, classic cocktails at home with just a few ingredients. No fancy tools or skills needed — just great drinks made simple.
Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve is releasing its first American single malt whiskey

This new American single malt whisky is the iconic distillery’s newest release in its Distillery Series.
Tequila Ocho

Tequila Ocho is launching a new Barrel Proof Reposado

The original single estate tequila brand Tequila Ocho is set to release the newest high-proof expression from Master Tequilero Carlos Camarena.
Whiskey barrels

The angel’s share explained: The whiskey term every fan should know

In the most basic terms, the “angel’s share” is the amount of alcohol that evaporates from the barrel during the maturation process.
Tequila glass

Why reposado tequila is the right choice for beginners

Since it's matured for at least a few months, it gains more of a nuanced, well-rounded flavor profile than its young (or completely unaged) blanco counterpart.
Aperol spritz cocktails in glasses with fresh oranges

Why I always reach for an aperitif when the golden hour hits

Often enjoyed with light appetizers or bar snacks, there might not be a better happy hour drink.
Negroni cocktail

Still enjoying summer? These gin cocktails are the perfect way to savor it

The piney juniper and various botanicals pair well with seasonal flavors in a variety of classic and contemporary cocktails.
A glass of wine in front of the Blue Mountains of Washington

Confused by wine labels? How to decode dry, sweet, and everything in between

Understanding where a wine falls on the sweetness spectrum is the secret to finding bottles you’ll actually want to drink.
Penelope Bourbon

Penelope Bourbon is launching a unique ready-to-pour Old Fashioned

In the past week, it announced the launch of its second premade cocktail: the new Walnut Old Fashioned.
Tequila Zarpado

Tequila Zarpado is releasing a spicy, Carolina reaper tequila

The first Carolina Reaper-infused tequila to hit the market, it’s flavored with a blend of Carolina Reaper and Habanero peppers.
House of Suntory

The House of Suntory just unveiled its oldest Mizunara-aged Yamazaki whisky ever

Yamazaki 25 Years Old Mizunara is currently available in select markets throughout the world.
Jim Beam

Jim Beam just dropped a new bourbon that’s perfect for the last days of summer

This soon-to-be-favorite whiskey is made up of 65% of the brand’s iconic 4-year-old Jim Beam White and 35% brown rice bourbon.
Two glasses of cognac on a wooden table

Cognac myths you need to stop believing, according to an expert

I tasked Steven Hirschauer, USBG bartender at Responsible Glutton in San Diego, with debunking some of the biggest cognac myths.
Moscow Mule cocktail with lime and mint in a copper mug

These are the classic vodka cocktails I always come back to

Discover 12 classic vodka cocktails you can easily make at home, from Bloody Marys to White Russians. Perfect for parties, brunch, or a night in.
Sierra Nevada PILS.

Sierra Nevada issues ‘proper pilsner can’

Sierra Nevada is dropping another beer. This time, it's a pilsner in a petite can.
Garrison Brothers

Garrison Brothers is re-releasing one of its most popular whiskeys this September

Recently, the renowned brand announced the re-release of one of its most sought-after whiskeys:  Garrison Brothers Laguna Madre Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Jack Daniel’s

Jack Daniel’s is launching a new flavored whiskey for berry fans

It's infused with fresh blackberry flavor to add a fruity, sweet, summery flavor to your favorite whiskey.
BrewDog IPA.

BrewDog USA drops new beer in time for National IPA Day

BrewDog is a major player in the craft beer movement. Now, it has another IPA beer to its name.
Buffalo Trace

Buffalo Trace is launching a higher proof version of its popular Sazerac Rye

Fans of bold, memorable rye whiskey have a reason to get excited because Buffalo Trace recently announced a higher-proof version of its popular Sazerac Rye Whiskey.
Whiskey in a glass

World Whiskey Society is releasing a 9-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon in a unique bottle

Its most recent release is high-proof Kentucky straight bourbon. But not only is the whiskey itself noteworthy, so too is the innovative, eye-catching bottle it’s housed in.
man cooking with wine

Leftover wine is your kitchen’s secret weapon — here’s how to use it

Whether it’s red, white, or rosé, a splash of leftover wine always finds a way to make itself useful. These are my favorite ways to use up that extra splash or two. 
Frozen Cocktail

Beat the heat with these easy, boozy frozen cocktails

Summer 2025 is here. This means that frozen cocktail season is officially upon us.
Pouring a glass of whiskey

Does whiskey go bad? Here’s how to spot the signs

If you don’t open a bottle of whiskey and keep it in the proper storage place, it can last for decades without much change in its overall appearance, aroma, and flavor. Once you break the seal, everything changes.
Espresso martini cocktail

The best espresso martinis aren’t made with vodka

Skip the vodka. This espresso martini recipe swaps in spiced rum for a rich, bold twist on the classic coffee cocktail.
Beer Cocktail

Take your summer drinks up a notch with these beer cocktails

As its name implies, a beer cocktail is an alcoholic drink made with beer as its base.

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