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What are Fat-Washed Spirits and What are They Good For? Two Words: Bacon Bourbon
Fat-washed spirits happen when you combine two of the world's greatest bounties—meat and booze. Check out how to do it yourself here. -
Punch Fantasia Is the Perfect Italian Drink for Winter
Add it to a toddy or whatever hot drink you like and you won't be disappointed. -
7 New Celebrity Booze Brands to Drink Now
Where else can you find a list that includes Kate Hudson, Guy Fieri, and Michael Jordan in one place? -
Why Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Has Such Staying Power
You don't have to know the story of the Mad Monk to enjoy the beer. -
Why Winemaking Is About More Than Making Wine
How many weeks a year do you think winemakers spend on the road? -
This Wonton in Red Chili Oil Recipe Is a Perfect Winter Warmer
With a wide variety of fillings, folding styles, and dipping sauces, the ways to create wontons at home is practically endless. -
8 Second Labels From Top Wineries You Should Pay Attention To
How many have you tried so far? -
A Guide to Austrian Wine Varietals
Germany may overshadow it more often than not, but Austria has a bustling wine scene, too. -
Shake Shack Relaunches the ShackMeister Burger
Everyone's burger darling, Shake Shack, is bringing back a fan favorite. -
Ashley Wells: The Somm Behind LA’s All Time
Her wine curatorial skills have shaped dining in the city for more than a decade. -
These Eggplant Schnitzels Are Great for Both Meat-Eaters and Vegetarians
Is there anything better than something breaded and fried? -
What to Learn From Bartenders’ New Year’s Resolutions
Think you'll try what some of these industry vets are doing in 2020? -
Don Juancho, The Nobleman, Is Still Making Rum Today
Venezuela has ideal conditions for making rum, and this guy has used that to his advantage. -
Why Some Winemakers Are Using Cement Fermentation Tanks
The eggs are modeled on the amphorae of old. -
How Keg Wine Fits Into the Wine Landscape
Keg wine helps winemakers capture a specific moment in time for their wines. -
10 Beverage Trends That Bartenders Are Happy to Leave In 2022
Do you agree? What do you want to see disappear? -
Croatia’s Museum of Hangovers Opens Just in Time for the New Year
It's time someone finally immortalized the world's most epic hangover stories. -
Why Tex-Mex Cuisine Deserves to Be Taken Seriously
Tex-Mex doesn't just mean Taco Bell and Chile's. -
What You Need to Know About Serbian Wine
Never heard of Serbian wine? Time to get your learn on! -
Experience the Health Benefits of Cocoa with CocoaVia’s End-of-Year Sale
Whether you’re a chocolate lover or not, chances are that at some point in your life, you’ve heard someone tout the . That’s not just hearsay – this ranks alongside coffee and green tea as one of nature’s best “superfoods,” and even if you don’t love to eat it as much as some people do, […] -
How Cocoa can Treat Your Heart, Brain, and Overall Health
Cocoa, like coffee, green tea, and raw milk, is one of those much-hyped natural “super foods” that has gotten a lot of attention lately. That’s not just because of clickbait or clever marketing, though – the flavanols in beans have in fact been proven to impart to the human body, from . Of course, this […] -
Is British Sparkling Wine a Thing?
It ain't all pints of ale and gin in England anymore. -
10 Ways to Give Fruitcake a Glow-Up
A bit of creativity and determination will transform this baked treat into a genuinely delicious dessert, breakfast entree, or even a cocktail. -
What’s Moldovan Wine? Here’s What You Need to Know
You may not have ever heard of it, but Moldova is an important player in the European wine game. -
Swap Out Your Eggnog for Milk Punch This Holiday Season
Want to switch up your holiday cocktail routine? Try a milk punch! -
Rabbit Hole London Dry Gin Review: Great for Whiskey Lovers
We like it when two of our favorite spirits are brought together: rye and gin. -
You Can Sous Vide Your Cocktails. Here’s How.
Take your mixology game to the next level by using your sous vide machine to cook your cocktails. -
Roasting Coffee Knowledge with Award-Winning Mostra Coffee
Coffee roasting is both easy and incredibly complex. -
How to Decant Wine in 7 Simple Steps
True grit is a great movie, not something you want in your mouth when drinking a fine wine. -
Pittsburgh’s Wigle Whiskey Releases New Spirits
Whiskey, brandy, and bottled old fashioneds … oh my! -
Horton Vineyard’s Petit Manseng Is Officially the Best Wine in Virginia
The Governor's Cup is the premier wine competition in Virginia. Here's this year's overall winner. -
Mushroom Beers Are a Thing. Here are 4 Worth Drinking
Don't talk shiitake about mushroom beers — they're tasty as heck. -
Jose Cuervo Reveals New Agave-Based Biodegradable Straws
Eliminating plastic straws has been a sustainability initiative that many industry brands have gotten on board with. -
Learning Everything We Can About Oysters and Drink Pairings
What's on the menu for this week's episode of The Manual Podcast? Oysters. -
How to Stay Sane in the Food and Beverage Industry
You need to take a holistic approach to health in the service industry. -
What’s a Négociant? Everything You Need to Know about Wine Buyers
Think of a top-notch négociant like you think of a skilled symphony conductor. They don’t play an instrument but they do manage to take the lead on creating wonderful sounds out of many musical parts. -
Mix-and-Match 130 Cereal Varieties at Las Vegas’ New Cereal Killerz Kitchen
Every breakfast cereal imaginable, plus milkshakes, waffles, ice cream, and candy toppings. Insulin not included. -
2 New Whiskey-Beer Collaborations to Drink Now
Beer and bourbon, bourbon and beer. A made in heaven no matter how you spin it. -
No Kitchen? No Problem: The Next Wave of Dining Pop-Ups
We talked to Ross Noyes, an experienced pop up owner, to get his take on this new trend in dining. -
Empire Vines: A Quick Guide to New York Wine
What comes to mind when you hear New York wine? Most would say white table cloth restaurants with wine lists the length of the Brooklyn Bridge. That's not all there is, though. -
Understanding Jura, the French Wine Region You’ve (Probably) Never Heard of
No, we're not talking about the Scotch whisky. Time to learn about another French wine region! -
Wolves Whiskey Releases Newest Expression Called Winter Run
This celebrity-owned whiskey company produces whiskey that, while expensive, is quite interesting. -
7 Boozy Advent Calendars to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit
Forget the chocolates and toys — get a holiday buzz going with these advent calendars. -
Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Collaborates with Utah Cheese Maker
Bourbon and cheese is the perfect pairing you haven't tried yet. -
A Beginner’s Guide to CBD with Mirth Provisions’ Adam Stites
It may come from the same plant as THC, but it does different things (and is federally legal).