Want to sound like a wine pro? The wine buzzwords of 2025 you ought to know
Looking at the terms within wine one should know to enjoy it more (and sound cool).
Is there really such a thing as the best merlot wine?
Wines made from merlot grapes can cost thousands or be the perfect budget wine pairing with a grilled burger during a summer cookout. That’s about as cool as it gets.
Breakside celebrates 15 successful years in craft beer
A model citizen in the craft circuit has a b-day
Heaven Hill releases the Spring 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series
The fifteenth national release of this popular bottle-in-bond bourbon, the Spring 2025 edition, is made up of barrels distilled in the spring of 2016 and bottled this spring.
A lesser-known whiskey was named American single malt whiskey of the Year at London Spirits International Competition
This bottled-in-bond American single malt whiskey is made from 100% Colorado-grown grain sown, grown, and malted at nearby Olander Farms, Root Shoot Malting’s fifth-generation family farm.
Debunking the biggest cocktail myths with help from top bartenders
It seems like the time is right to debunk some of the biggest cocktail-related myths.
5 easy tips to help you drink whiskey like a seasoned expert
Tasting whiskey like an expert is a process. It takes years to refine your palate.
Not all doom for wine: New report shows premium bottles are having a moment
Not everything is doom and gloom in the latest wine market numbers
Mezcal isn’t just smoky tequila — and other myths debunked
Like all spirits, mezcal is not without its myths and misconceptions.
The newest addition to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is E. H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
It’s the first new addition to the set since Thomas H. Handy was added in 2006.
Dried banana beer? The rise of Thai craft beer in America
While beer lovers and Thai cuisine connoisseurs are familiar with Singha and Chang beer, the Thai craft beer movement is growing. Intrigued? We spoke with Bamee Prapavee Hematat, CEO of Group B USA, a Thai beer company that produces Thai-style craft beer in America.
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins is teaming up with Old Fourth Distillery to launch a whiskey
Old Fourth Nique's Batch is a collaboration between Wilkins and Old Fourth's master blender and co-owner, Clinton Dugan.
Inside the rise of American Single Malt and the push for true terroir in whiskey
A year ago, American Single Malt whiskey became an official thing. What's happened and where is the growing category headed?
Frey Ranch Distillery is celebrating a decade of distilling with a new limited-edition whiskey
It’s called Harvester Series: 10th Anniversary Edition, and it’s already won numerous awards, including a Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Wine that survives anything: Madeira’s storied history and unique aging process
What is Madeira wine, exactly? How did it come into existence? What does it taste like? The answers are equally astonishing and appetizing.
Busch brings back a fan favorite beer
Busch Light Apple has returned. It's a win for the brand's animated fanbase.
Firestone Walker celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Tropa Magica
Firestone Walker is collaborating again. This time, it's with a high-flying Californian band.
Tequila El Mexicano is launching the perfect blanco tequila for Cinco de Mayo
Made with 100% Blue Weber agave, Tequila El Mexicano Blanco is made with classic production methods, including traditional copper pot stills.
Heritage Distilling’s newest release pays tribute to The Green Berets
It’s a reference to the Green Beret’s motto, which translates to “to free the oppressed.”
Crown Royal is releasing the perfect whisky for an epic night out
Crown Royal Marquis Blended Canadian Whisky is the latest innovative release in the brand's award-winning whisky portfolio.
Stellum Spirits and Star Trek Spirits are partnering for an out-of-this world duo of whiskeys
The two limited-edition whiskeys are a Blended Rye Whiskey and a Cask-Strength Blended Whiskey.
Flying with beer? Here’s how to pack alcohol in your luggage
Can you bring alcohol on a plane? Yes, but you need to know how to pack your beer and wine. Here's how.
Summer in a bottle might be Elysian Brewing’s new blonde ale
The latest summery drop from a major west coast brewery.
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Woodinville is releasing a tequila barrel-finished bourbon
Tequila Finish Woodinville Flagship Bourbon is a limited-edition experimental whiskey that you'll want to add to your Cinco de Mayo table.
Oaklore Distilling Co. announces the nationwide release of its flagship bourbon
The brand’s flagship expression, Oaklore Four Grain Bourbon, has already won a Double Gold Medal at the 2024 Barleycorn Awards.
BACARDÍ is getting ready for the summer with its newest flavored rum
This mix of white rum and sweet, tangy, tropical-flavored passionfruit will surely be your new go-to base for seasonal cocktails.
Sherry-finished whisky fans will want to buy Oban’s newest release
It was initially matured in European Oak Butts and American Oak Hogshead Barrels before being finished in finished in Oloroso and Palo Cortado Sherry Casks.
Allagash Brewing debuts Hearts of Pine collaboration beer
Allagash Brewing has a new beer made in collaboration with the local pro soccer team. Here's what to know.
Barrell Craft Spirits is releasing the perfect bourbon for high proof fans
Full proof bourbons are bottled at the same proof as they entered the barrel.
Tamdhu is releasing an extremely rare whisky that matured for more than four decades
Entirely aged in Oloroso sherry casks, this unique non-chill-filtered expression is known for its nuanced, complex flavor profile.
Fincasa Whiskey is the rye whiskey for rum drinkers
Based on owner Mike Martinez’s familial agricultural story in Puerto Rico, Fincasa Whiskey is a melding of whiskey and Latin American culture.
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Fuenteseca is releasing a 12 Year Tequila
It was matured in a combination of American oak that previously held Gran Reserva Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines and Fresh oak that previously held Bordeaux Reserve wines.
The newest release of New Riff’s award-winning Single Malt whiskey is hitting shelves
Made with some of the distillery's oldest barrels, the newest iteration of its American Single Malt Whiskey features whiskeys matured between 7 and 10 years.
Compass Box is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a release of a smoky whisky
This limited-edition release is a remastering of one of the brand’s most popular expressions.
A beginner’s guide to sherry wine, an incredibly misunderstood drink
To fortified wine’s discredit, we can’t seem to divorce it from Grandma’s cabinet. But it’s high time that we do.
This wine director is ditching tasting notes for storytelling — and it’s working
Albi is a Palestinian-inspired restaurant in D.C. It also has one of the most unique wine programs in the U.S.
Tulsa’s best bites: 8 must-try restaurants and bars
Tulsa has a lot of offerings in the way of food and beverage. Here are the best bets.
Our 5 favorite vodka drinks, ranked
Fans of vodka should be delighted to know that there are myriad vodka-based cocktails just waiting to be discovered.
Is your wine laced with forever chemicals? What a new study says
There's been an alarming rise in the presence of forever chemicals in European wines
Guinness joins up with Sunday Swagger for golf gear drop
A new line of golf clothing inspired by the beer giant.
How to order a martini like you know what you’re doing
You don't have to be James Bond to order this classic cocktail with style. Here's the right way to do it.
The newest release for Ardbeg Day is perfect for fans of fruity, smoky whisky
This limited-edition expression is the Islay-based distillery's first single malt whisky made with a high-gravity mash.
Elevate your steak night with these expert wine pairing tips
Here are his tips and tricks for an expert meat and wine pairing.
Does alcohol affect muscle growth? Tips for achieving maximum gains
Are you wondering if you need to cut out alcohol for optimal muscle gains? Learn about what effect it truly has.
Stone follows suit and drops low-octane IPA
Add another low-ABV IPA to the heap. Stone Brewing is the latest to release one.