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Get summer started on the right foot with three new read-to-drink cocktail brands from Sazerac Company
The company is launching three unique RTD cocktail brands -
Blue Run is launching a limited-edition bourbon with commemorative USA 250th Anniversary packaging this month
Georgetown, Kentucky-based Blue Run Spirits is known for its award-winning portfolio of bourbons and other whiskeys. This includes prestigious events such as the ASCOT, TAG Global, and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It’s the type of distillery that seems to produce only noteworthy expressions. Recently, this popular brand announced the launch of limited-edition packaging […] -
Brush Creek Distillery is releasing a limited-edition ‘Heroes Edition’ straight bourbon
Wyoming is quickly becoming a great state for whiskey fans. While there are a handful of outstanding distilleries to choose from, Brush Creek is among the best. This popular distillery is a must-visit on your next cross-country road trip. Brush Creek is located a short 35 miles off of 1-80. It’s the perfect respite from […] -
The best beers from California you can buy anywhere
Currently, more than 9,000 breweries of all sizes operate in the US. That’s an awful lot of IPAs, stouts, and lagers to choose from. Some states are more saturated with breweries (per capita) than others. This includes places like Vermont, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, and, of course, California. While I could take a deep dive into […] -
Blue Bottle just proved California can grow world-class coffee
Coffee has always had its origins story – Ethiopia, Colombia, Panama. But California was never part of that conversation, until now. Coffee leader, Blue Bottle, has just launched the California Frinj San Diego Gesha, a washed Gesha grown in San Diego and Santa Barbara counties in partnership with Frinj Coffee, the pioneering network behind California’s emerging […] -
Dark rums for whiskey fans
There’s no disputing the appeal of whisk(e)y. Whether it’s single malt Scotch whisky, bourbon, rye whiskey, Irish whiskey, or others. There’s something special about this barrel-aged spirit. But it’s not the only aged spirit, and if you’re limiting your sipping to this style, you’re missing out on some other special, flavorful spirit. Especially dark rum. […] -
Gins so good you’ll want to drink them neat
Gin is one of the only spirits that you see on a shelf, and regardless of the quality, you assume you’re going to take it home and mix it with other ingredients to make a cocktail. To many, the thought of drinking gin neat never even occurs to them. Even if they enjoy the juniper, […] -
Woodinville Whiskey takes its single barrel program national
For years, getting your hands on a Woodinville single barrel meant knowing a guy — a specific retailer, a whiskey club, or a trip to the distillery to bottle one yourself. That’s about to change. Starting July 7, the Washington-based distillery is taking its Single Barrel Cask Strength 7 Year Bourbon and Single Barrel Cask […] -
Sagamore Whiskey doubles down on Maryland roots with two new releases
Long before Kentucky bourbon took over the American whiskey conversation, Maryland was distilling quality juice: rye whiskey. The folks at Sagamore Whiskey have spent years trying to bring that legacy back, and this month it’s making the case twice. First off, the Baltimore-based company (which you may remember as Sagamore Spirit) is dropping a wide-release: […] -
Can the Philips Baristina Latte replace your coffee shop run?
Since its debut two years ago, the sleek Philips Baristina has been a countertop staple for aspiring home baristas wanting to make espresso beverages at home. Now, Philips has exciting news taking this model to the next level with the newly launched Philips Baristina Latte. Expanding upon the same appearance and functionality of the original […] -
Buffalo Trace’s New Prohibition Collection Resurrects More Whiskey From Its Archives
Buffalo Trace has a habit of turning its own history into whiskey, and the third edition of its Prohibition Collection is possibly the most extreme example yet. This year’s annual limited release is five bottles reviving whiskeys the distillery legally produced during Prohibition, back when it was known as the George T. Stagg Distillery. This […] -
Buzzard’s Roost is launching a patriotic bourbon for America’s birthday
Back in 1976, America was celebrating its bicentennial. For those unaware, that was the United States of America’s 200th birthday. Well, while we all enjoy the glow of sparklers and thunderous explosions of fireworks every July 4th, we haven’t really had anything exciting to celebrate since the mid-70s. That changes this year because 2026 is […] -
Four Roses’ new Experimental Series whiskey is inspired by Japan
Four Roses is well-known for its award-winning whiskeys. Recently, the brand announced the launch of its exciting new Experimental Series. This limited-edition collection will allow the team to get creative with recipes, ages, and aging vessels. The first release in this new series was inspired by techniques used by Japanese single malt whisky-makers. Four Roses […] -
De’Longhi expands its popular classic espresso machine collection
De’Longhi always something new brewing (no pun intended). As a global leader in espresso machines, De’Longhi has just announced an expansion of its existing Classic Espresso Machine lineup with the introduction of the new Classic Matte Black & Classic Stainless Steel colors. Building on the success of last year’s Classic launch and further advancing the […] -
Celebrate the start of summer with a new 20-year-old straight rye whiskey from Bulleit
While bourbon is referred to as America’s “native spirit”, rye whiskey actually has a longer historical footprint in the US. While bourbon didn’t get its start until the late 1700s, rye whiskey was popular decades prior. So, it only makes sense that in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday, Bulleit would release its oldest […] -
Just in time for summer, Cazadores is launching a pineapple infused tequila
Summer is the perfect time for tequila-based cocktails. On a hot day, you can’t go wrong with a Paloma, Margarita, or any other tequila-centric drink. And while classic Blanco or reposado tequila works well as a base, the folks at Cazadores just launched potentially the best tequila for summer mixing: Cazadores Pineapple Infused Tequila. Cazadores […] -
Blended Scotch whiskies you’ll want to drink neat
If you’re a Scotch whisky drinker, I know you have at least a few bottles of blended Scotch whisky that you would never drink neat or on the rocks. Perhaps you were given a bottle, or you just bought one because of a flashy label, only to realize it was fairly unpalatable on its own, […] -
A guide to destination drinking
These days, it’s not enough to pour a product. What splashes in the glass needs a good story, preferably one involving genuine sustainability efforts or a cool new hop variety. Moreover, that liquid becomes all the more intriguing when it reflects its origin, whether that’s a coastal gin made with local botanicals and seaweed or […] -
Rotisserie chicken is back and better than ever
What goes around comes around, again and again. Certainly the culinary world knows as much, just consider the slow food movement or even a good Cosmopolitan cocktail recipe, back in its best forms since, well, the 90s. The latest thing to reemerge is slow-cooked chicken on a spit. Yes, rotisserie is back and arguably better […] -
How to make a Batanga, a delightfully simple tequila cocktail
Do you know your Mexican cocktail recipes? Sure, you can make a bartender-grade Margarita or Paloma, but what about the lesser-known agave spirit drinks? Meet the Batanga, a simple yet satisfying drink featuring Mexico’s most iconic spirit. This drink goes back to the early 60s in Mexico. It’s a bit like a Cuba Libre cocktail, […] -
Torabhaig’s First Core Whisky Bets on Gentle Smoke
After nearly a decade of one-off releases, Torabhaig is finally planting a flag in the ground. The Isle of Skye distillery launched Taigh today — its first core expression, and the bottle it plans to build its whole house style around going forward. Taigh (pronounced “tie”) means house or home in Scottish Gaelic, a nod […] -
Mount Gay Releases Its First Rums With Clear Age Statements, And Wow, They’re Old
Mount Gay doesn’t put age statements on its bottles. Or it didn’t, until today. The world’s oldest running rum distillery just launched its Exceptionally Aged Collection, a prestige series that grows out of the brand’s Master Blender Collection — and for the first time, it’s printing a hard number on the label. There are two […] -
Straightaway Cocktails opens a cocktail lounge at PDX
As if there weren’t enough reasons to love Portland International Airport. Now, there’s one more. The Rose City’s own Straightaway Cocktails has opened a cocktail lounge there, solidifying the hub as one of the best American airports. Now, in addition to cool record stores, short film cinemas, and great food, there’s a place for a […] -
Tequila Ocho and Ferrand Cognac joined together to make a special small batch añejo tequila
If you’re a tequila and cognac fan, you’re going to be pretty excited to learn about what two well-known spirits brands are cooking up. Tequila Ocho, well-known for its single-field, estate tequila, is partnering with renowned house Ferrand Cognac to launch a limited-edition, small batch añejo tequila. Tequila Ocho Barrel Select Añejo It’s called Tequila […] -
Wooler Brands is releasing both a whiskey and a vodka
Founded by 30-year spirits veteran Jason Wooler, Wooler Brands recently announced the launch of two distinct spirits: Wooler Whiskey, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky, and JP Vodka, a gluten-free, 100% corn-based vodka produced in Texas. Wooler Spirits The first two spirits released by Wooler Brands are the aforementioned Wooler Whiskey and JP […] -
Willett Distillery Fills The First Barrel At Their New Springfield Facility
There’s a particular kind of confidence required to build a brand-new distillery in 2026, as the bourbon industry is in the middle of a hard correction. Jim Beam paused production at its flagship Clermont facility for the entire year, Kentucky warehouses are sitting on a record 16-plus million aging barrels, and U.S. whiskey distillers cut […] -
Hestan expands NanoBond line with new stockpot and rondeaus
Best-selling Hestan Culinary NanoBond line just got a new expansion, adding more functional and versatile pieces of it’s collection. Since it’s debut in 2017, the Hestan Culinary Nanobond collection now includes a 6-quart stockpot and 6 quart- and 9-quart Rondeaus. The NanoBond 6qt Stockpot joins the existing 8qt stockpot, which offers a smaller option for small […] -
Blade and Bow is releasing a new, annual solera-aged whiskey
Blade and Bow differentiates itself from some of its counterparts in Kentucky by using a Solera system for aging, blending bourbons of different ages to create a unique expression. Recently, it announced the launch of a new limited-edition, annual Solera-aged expression. Blade and Bow 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve Crafted by Nicole Austin, the Director of American […] -
Top recipes from Eat Like a Sardinian
Summer is quickly approaching and we have destinations on the mind. Today, we’re thinking about Italy, home to iconic pastas, sun-kissed coastlines, Roman relics, fashion-forward cities, and lovely Mediterranean cocktail recipes. But there’s so much more than Florence and Milan. Take Sardinia, one of five autonomous regions in Italy. It’s a fascinating land floating in […] -
We explore a speakeasy cocktail bar inspired by Indian cuisine
From the New York Times 100 Best Restaurants to fine-dining imports from London like the Ambassadors Clubhouse, Indian restaurants in New York City are some of the most dynamic in the city. I visited Saaqi, a speakeasy cocktail bar located beneath Musaafer NYC, an Indian fine-dining import from Houston, Texas, to experience Indian-influenced cocktails. -
Are Four Vats Better Than One? Blade and Bow’s New Bourbon Thinks So
There’s an easy way to finish a bourbon and a hard way. The easy way is a single cask — pull the whiskey, rest it in one wine or Cognac barrel, bottle it. The producer’s behind Blade and Bow’s new 12-Year-Old Solera Reserve chose a harder way: the Solera process, which instead routes the liquid […] -
West Coast IPAs for fans of bitter hops
West Coast IPAs aren’t for everyone. That’s a fact. Some might describe them as the cilantro of the beer world. Either you love them, or you absolutely hate them. For those who can’t get enough of this IPA style, they crave the piney, citrus-driven, borderline aggressively bitter flavor. This is an article for these folks. […] -
Coffee lovers are obsessed with these new summer releases from Sightglass
Founded in San Francisco in 2009, Sightglass Coffee is a cult-favorite roaster based in San Francisco that’s on the rise amongst coffee lovers. Just named one of Chowhound’s Top 15 Coffee Roasters in America, coffee lovers are obsessed with the newest summer releases, perfect for enjoying in any form. Whether you like it iced, hot, […] -
This Lower Manhattan Bar Will Debut a Bourbon Boat for America’s 250th Birthday
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, Lucky Tiger, a cocktail bar in the Financial District, will debut the Liberty Boat: a flight of rare Michter’s pours. Along with treasures from the legendary Kentucky distillery, the Liberty Boat includes fresh oysters, caviar service, spicy tuna rolls, and two glasses of Champagne. The precious cargo rests aboard an […] -
New Whiskey SHĀNG Is a Fusion of Chinese Baijiu and Kentucky Oak
I’ve had my share of cross-cultural spirits concepts over the years, and I’ll admit I usually come to them braced for a gimmick. So when I heard a new brand was blending Chinese baijiu (the world’s best-selling spirit, and one most Americans have never tasted) with American whiskey and calling it an entirely new category, […] -
How to make a Matcha Martini for National Martini Day
This writer is getting pretty tired of Martinis. Throw in an exciting or unexpected ingredient, however, and the game changes. So, as you transition from spring cocktail recipes to summer ones, or just want something off the beaten path, consider the following. There’s a new lesser-known liqueur out there you might want to have on […] -
A mixologist teaches us all about gin cocktails and how to pair them
While delicious, gin is far more than martinis and gin and tonics. Curious to learn more, I visited Chin Up Bar in Manhattan's Lower East Side, where the entire beverage menu is centered on this misunderstood spirit. -
This New Ayurvedic Cookbook Brings Himalayan Wellness Into Your Kitchen
Ananda in the Himalayas, a luxury wellness retreat in northern India, has released an Ayurvedic cookbook, The Healing Plate. Drawing on 25 years of integrative health expertise, the book features more than 100 recipes illustrated by beautiful photographs, alongside guidance on digestion, immunity, sleep, energy, and seasonal eating. If a pilgrimage to the Himalayas isn’t […] -
Penelope Bourbon is launching its Classic Series with two whiskeys
Penelope Bourbon is well-known for its blending, experimenting, and highly creative whiskeys. And while I’m all for uniquely aged and finished Kentucky straight bourbons and other whiskey styles, sometimes I want something simple and traditional. That’s why I was so excited when I heard about Penelope Bourbon’s Classic Series featuring Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and […] -
TX Whiskey is launching a new three-barrel experimental whiskey
Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, TX Whiskey is well-known for its TX Straight Bourbon and TX Blended Whiskey, as well as for using Texas-grown grains and other ingredients. Recently, the popular brand announced the launch of a unique, new whiskey: TX Whiskey Triple Cask. TX Whiskey Triple Cask The newest release (and the 17th overall) […] -
Maker’s Mark will Launch a Pop-Up on the Summit of Aspen Mountain
In case you need another excuse to visit Aspen this summer, Maker’s Mark is launching a one-night-only pop-up cocktail bar atop Aspen Mountain on June 20 during the 2026 Food & Wine Classic. Guests will ascend by gondola to a bar perched 11,212 feet above sea level for an evening of live music and alpine-inspired […] -
Coors, Yes, That Coors, Just Released Its Most Ambitious Whiskey Yet
Coors Whiskey Co. launched its Blended American Malt Whiskey today, and it’s a limited one: 1,200 individually numbered bottles, available for Father’s Day only in Colorado and Illinois at $79.99. The expression is built on Coors’ proprietary malt and Colorado malt, a direct nod to Molson Coors’ malting heritage. You may have heard of them; […] -
Cedar Ridge Unveils a New Limited-Edition American Single Malt
Cedar Ridge Distillery recently released a new limited-edition whiskey in its QuintEssential Series, the distillery’s acclaimed line of American Single Malts. Pete & Sherri Married 2nd Anniversary blends 6- to 9-year-old single malts finished in Pedro Ximénez, Oloroso, and Amontillado sherry casks. It clocks in at 116.8 proof and retails for $99.99. In the rolling […] -
Elijah Craig is adding to its Single Barrel series with a 21-year-old bourbon
Elijah Craig is a name that often comes up in whiskey history books. There’s a legend that the former Baptist preacher invented what we now know as bourbon in 1789 when he decided to age his corn whiskey in charred oak barrels. Whether or not that story is true or simply advertising doesn’t really matter. […] -
Booker’s Bourbon is launching a bourbon to pay tribute to a family milkshake
Booker’s Bourbon has been releasing uncut, unfiltered, cask strength, small batch Kentucky straight bourbons since Booker Noe launched the brand back in 1988. Typically launching four times per year, fans of the bourbon eagerly await its release. Recently, the iconic brand announced the launch of Batch #2 of its 2026 releases: The “Milkshake Batch”. Booker’s […] -
Buchanan’s Whisky debuts a simple, refreshing cocktail for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Buchanita is a refreshing drink combining scotch and pineapple. Find it at stadium concessions, bars and fan zones throughout the World Cup, or make it yourself at home. -
Skip the mug: 7 better Father’s Day gifts for coffee-loving dads
I don’t know about your Dad, but I know for a fact mine would laugh at another “world’s best dad” mug. While there’s a time and a place for a thoughtful mug (no hate on these), every coffee lover I know has more than enough mugs to last two lifetimes. So many mugs that get […] -
Terra Kaffe’s Sahand Dilmaghani on Bauhaus, Bean-to-Cup, and Killing the Coffee Pod
I spent a couple of weeks with the Terra Kaffe Demi before this conversation, and the first thing that struck me was how little it asks of the space around it and how little maintenance it needs. At roughly 7.5 inches wide, the Demi takes up about as much room as a basic Krups drip […] -
Yesterday’s: A New Bar With Old New York Soul
Sports mania is tearing through New York City like norovirus on a cruise ship. As the Knickerbockers stage their heroic run toward an NBA championship, skyscrapers glow in blue and orange each night. In Central Park, strangers congregate around wheeled-in televisions, sharing beer and fellowship like friars in a Trappist monastery. My girlfriend, a Midwestern […] -
How to make the Pride in Paradise, a festive cocktail from Hilton
Need a getaway? This drink comes from the west coast of Mexico and will whisk you away to some distant beach. And it comes at a celebratory time, in the midst of Pride Month, the NBA Finals, World Cup 2026, and the official start of summer. June belongs to all of the great things, from […]