The best gin drinks: Our 5 favorites
Looking for a great gin drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Breckenridge Distillery is releasing its Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey nationally
Initially launched in 2022 as a limited-edition expression, the brand announced this week that Breckenridge Cognac Cask Finish Whiskey would officially join its line of cask finish whiskeys.
A Michelin-starred guide to ‘freshly squeezed’ Shiboritate sakes
A Michelin-starred beverage director teaches The Manual about Shiboritate sake.
Bad news for wine lovers: Global consumption hits a 64-year low
Worldwide wine consumption in 2024 down 3.3% from the previous year, continuing a six-year decline.
RD1 Spirits is launching a new whiskey to celebrate the opening of its new distillery
It’s drawn from only six barrels and bottled at cask strength between 121.1 and 127.3 proof.
The latest automated home-brewing machine is an all-in-one beast
A look at the latest drop from iGuru, made for the craft enthusiast.
Nearest Green Distillery is launching an exclusive membership club
It’s called The Fifty-Six Society, and members receive a handful of whiskey-centric benefits.
New Belgium toasts the 90s with grape fizz beer
New Belgium is raising a glass to the 90s. It's just released the Grape Fizz Ale, inspired by old sodas.
Rolling Fork Spirits is launching the perfect spirit for fans of both rum and rye whiskey
First, Rolling Fork Spirits sources a three-year-old rum distilled in Barbados and a five-year-old rye whiskey distilled in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
Avalon Spirits is launching Whiskey Row Bourbon with three releases
The three Whiskey Row Bourbon releases are Triple Wood, Bottled in Bond, and Cask Strength.
How to drink rum like a pro: Tips for savoring every sip
While I could write an article detailing the aspects of sampling bourbon, single malt Scotch whisky, and any number of spirits, today it’s rum’s turn.
Bucked Up Whiskey is releasing the perfect expression for fans of churros
It begins as a premium whiskey infused with classic churro flavors.
Firestone Walker drops fitting beer on Earth Day
Firestone Walker just released Sunglider. The Earth Day release is a sustainably-made lager.
BHAKTA Spirits is launching the newest release in its vintage bourbon series
BHAKTA 2011 is the oldest and most innovative release to date.
Fans of cask strength whiskey will love Sagamore Spirit’s new rye whiskey
This 61.5% ABV whiskey was made with grains sourced from local farms.
Dobel Tequila is launching the world’s first extra añejo tequila finished in mezcal barrels
This limited-edition expression is the first extra añejo tequila to be finished in mezcal barrels to pay tribute to Toledo’s home of Oaxaca.
You can enter an auction to win a limited-edition bourbon from Wyoming Whiskey
The popular whiskey brand is auctioning Bottle No. 399 of Queen of the Tetons for charity.
How the moderation movement is reshaping the alcohol industry
Brian Rosen, CEO of leading alcohol private equity firm InvestBev, shares his thoughts on the "moderation movement" and how it's reshaping the alcohol industry.
Up your American single malt whiskey game with Minden Mill’s single estate whiskey
This terroir-driven whiskey is made with 100% estate-grown barley malted on-site.
Ready-to-serve cocktail fans will be excited for this new collaboration from The House of Suntory
This limited-edition partnership launches with two ready-to-serve cocktails created by Hidetsugu Ueno, the world-famous bartender and owner of Tokyo's Bar High Five.
Johnnie Walker just created the world’s lightest whisky bottle
At just 6.3 ounces, it's the world's lightest 700ml bottle.
Tacoma’s food scene is quietly thriving — here’s where to start
The best places to treat your palate in Tacoma, just outside of Seattle.
What is triple sec? The underrated hero of your favorite cocktails
In the simplest terms, triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that can be imbibed neat but is most often used as a cocktail ingredient.
An expert sets the record straight on bourbon’s biggest myths
Your uninformed whiskey purist uncle might tell you a tale about what bourbon is, where it can be made, and why Jack Daniel’s absolutely is a bourbon (or maybe not).
Allagash is expanding its craft beer footprint in Maine
Allagash Brewing Co. is expanding. Here are the details.
The 4 best whiskey drinks: We love these the most
Not only is whiskey a versatile spirit, but while some other spirits like gin and vodka can get lost in the shuffle when paired with bold ingredients, whiskey always shines through.
Craft beer continues to flex resilience in latest report
Craft beer is dealing with more challenges than ever. But it's also showing real resilience.
PNW brewery honors century-old lodge
Thunder Island Brewing is honoring Multnomah Falls Lodge. The building turns 100, so the brewery is dropping a new beer.
Red vs. white wine: What really sets them apart?
It’s the kinds of grapes used, whether the skins and seeds are included during fermentation, and how the resulting wine is aged that denotes red and white wine.
Lucas Bols is celebrating 450 years of cocktail innovation with a must have new mixology ingredient
To celebrate 450 years, renowned distilled spirits brand Lucas Bols announced the launch of Bols Blue 1575, a super-premium Blue Curaçao.
If you’ve ever wanted to try world whisky, Hatozaki has the expression for you
This whisky is first matured in ex-bourbon barrels and ex-sherry casks before finishing in Umeshu plum liqueur barrels for another six months.
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Luxco is launching a new ultra-premium sipping tequila
Luxco is announcing the launch of Escasa with not one but two expressions.
Our 5 favorite brandy drinks, ranked
Some of the most popular classic cocktails ever made have brandy as their base. These are our five favorites, ranked.
Brother’s Bond Regenerative Grain Bourbon just might be the perfect whiskey for Earth Day
If you're planning to enjoy a glass of whiskey on Earth Day (April 22), there's no better choice,
The Extra Special Bitter: A classic style beer with something for everyone
A look at the Extra Special Bitter (ESB), which is an adaptation of the English pale ale. Here's the history and makeup of this balanced beer.
If you like rye whiskey and tequila, you’ll love this new release from Angel’s Envy
This limited-release expression will be available on May 31 at retailers throughout the US.
Honey beer is here in time for spring
Lone Tree Brewing has released Honey Lager for spring. The beer is made with some interesting local ingredients.
Flying Dog Brewery unveils new session IPA
Flying Dog Brewery has released a new beer. The IPA very much follows a trend.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming-based Wild Common is launching its first añejo tequila
Wild Common’s first añejo tequila was made with 100% Blue Weber agave from the lowland valley of Jalisco.
Rolling Fork Spirits is relaunching its popular historic bourbon
To make Bourbon de Luxe, the brand picked six barrels of eight-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon sourced from two Bardstown, Kentucky-based distilleries.
The worlds of whiskey and beer come together again for the release of Chicken Cock Ryeteous Blonde
Initially released in 2020, Chicken Cock Ryeteous Blonde begins as the brand's Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Sespe Creek Distillery thinks the time is right for unaged whiskey
The first whiskey released by the brand under Campbell, Warbringer Big Cockerel Aguardiente, is an unaged whiskey.
If you aren’t drinking Chattanooga Whiskey, you should start with this new release
If you aren’t already drinking Chattanooga Whiskey, what are you waiting for? This innovative distillery in Tennessee has crafted memorable, award-winning expressions since the Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery opened in 2012. If you’re ready to dip your toe into the world of Chattanooga Whiskey, we suggest trying with its newest release. Chattanooga Whiskey Founder’s 13th […]
Trackside Distilling Company joins the bourbon world with its newest release
Carefully created by Master Distiller Jade Peterson and whiskey innovator Jeremy Dever, this whiskey begins with a chocolate malted, four-grain mash bill.
Michigan’s Round Barn Distillery is adding to its portfolio with two innovative whiskeys
The two new releases are highly creative and will surely be a hit with fans of this brand.
Would you buy bourbon flavored with orange blossom honey? If so, Misunderstood Whiskey Co. has the whiskey for you
It's called Misunderstood Orange Blossom Bourbon, and it's precisely what the name suggests.
Prosecco explained: How it’s made, its flavors, and perfect pairings
Of all the budget-friendly sparkling wines (sorry, Champagne), Prosecco holds an exalted place: Crisp, with notes of honeysuckle, orchard fruits and citrus – what could be more delightful?
The truth about gin: Common myths debunked by the experts
To help us sort the real from the make believe in the world of gin, we looked to Alexis Patino, USBG bartender at Trophy Room in Gilbert, Arizona for help.
Guinness revives an iconic campaign with new cans
Guinness is bringing back an old campaign. Part of the revival involves new beer cans.
Widmer Brewing celebrates with 40 Years of Cheers
Wider Brothers is celebrating with its 40 Years of Cheers campaign. Rereleases are old favorite beers are forthcoming.