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Build an award-winning bar cart with these 12 top spirits
For me, a solid liquor cabinet holds the absolute basics— vodka, whiskey, gin, tequila, bitters, and a few home bar essentials for crafting cocktails. But my less-than-impressive shelf had a fundamental flaw—I focused on variety instead of craftsmanship, barely looking beyond the label. So I amassed a dozen award-winning spirits to see if I could […] -
The tequila-based cocktails you need to learn this summer
Elevate your tequila game with these must-know cocktails. -
Classic golf course beers you’ll want to drink this summer
These are the best beers for 18 holes -
Who needs decanters? The future is wine from a pump box
Mark West debuts a Pinot Noir dispenser disguised as ketchup at Field of Dreams. -
The Macallan is launching two new single malt whiskies inspired for the flavor of coconuts
If you enjoy both the flavor of a well-made single malt Scotch whisky and the taste of tropical fruit, you’re going to love the newest release from The Macallan. The sixth and final release from The Harmony Collection is made up of two single malt whiskies. The first is called Inspired by Fresh Coconut and […] -
Jack Daniel’s is launching new, experimental High Angel’s Share Straight Tennessee Whiskey
When it comes to American whiskey, there’s no name bigger than Jack Daniel’s. If you think globally, the Lynchburg, Tennessee-based brand is still the most famous. As you likely already know, the iconic brand is well-known for its wildly popular Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey as well as countless award-winning expressions. Recently, Jack Daniel’s announced […] -
Maryland-based Puerto Rico Distillery opens its historic home with a special rum release
Don’t be confused by its name. Puerto Rico Distillery isn’t on the island of the same name. It’s actually a family-owned craft distillery located in Maryland. Founded by father-and-daughter team Angel and Crystal Rivera, it was created to pay tribute to the distilling history of Puerto Rico. Recently, the distillery moved into a historic building […] -
Bib & Tucker is launching its first ever bottled-in-bond whiskey
Bib & Tucker has gained quite a following in the last decade because of its award-winning portfolio of whiskeys. Beginning this fall, Tennessee-based distillery will launch its first-ever bottled-in-bond whiskey. Not only does the new whiskey fit the criteria for a bottled-in-bond expression, but it’s matured twice as long as it needs to be. Bib […] -
Tequila Corralejo Introduces Smaller Bottle For the First Time in More Than 250 Years
The iconic tequila brand will release a new 375ml Reposado bottle. -
Tip Your Hat to Stetson Bourbon: The Natural Evolution of America’s Most Iconic Western Brand
Stetson. You know the name. You proudly wear the hats. Now get to know its bourbon. America’s most iconic Western brand is launching Stetson Bourbon, touted as a “super-premium, high-rye proprietary blend distilled and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky.” The brand, created in 1865 by John B. Stetson, who invented and perfected the cowboy hat, is […] -
Force of Nature is elevating the meat delivery game
Force of Nature delivers wild boar, venison, bison, and elk right to your door -
New tequila finished in mole-seasoned barrels celebrates two UNESCO-recognized Mexican traditions
A new limited-edition tequila is bringing together two of Mexico's most celebrated cultural traditions in a single bottle. -
Old Overholt’s newest cask-strength rye is its boldest yet
Old Overholt's 2026 Extra Aged Cask Strength rye hits 125.6 proof, the highest in the series. -
JetBlue unveils new Mint menus from Crown Shy and Birdee
Love flying JetBlue? JetBlue just unveiled the first menus from its newest Mint® culinary partners – Crown Shy and Birdee – available online now and across select domestic and transatlantic Mint routes starting now. Developed in collaboration with Kent Hospitality Group, the new menus from New York City eateries Crown Shy and Birdee build on […] -
The best beers to pair with your summer yard games
Yard games and beer were meant for each other -
Jagermeister goes citrus with new orange release
The German herbal liquor gets the perfect summer upgrade -
Bib & Tucker’s first bottled-in-bond bourbon is aged twice the legal minimum
Bib & Tucker is releasing its first bottled-in-bond bourbon, and the Columbia, Tennessee brand went well past what the designation actually asks for. Bottled-in-bond is one of the oldest and strictest standards in American whiskey. The Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897 requires that a whiskey be distilled in a single season by a single distiller at […] -
Old Elk’s new 10-year collection is its first big move under new ownership
Old Elk's 10-Year-Old Collection brings three decade-aged whiskies, its first release under Middle West Spirits. -
Bardstown Bourbon wants to add some sweetness to your summer with its new tropical whiskey
If you’re anything like me, you love a good rum-based, tropical cocktail. There’s nothing quite like a Mai Tai or Rum Punch on a hot, humid summer day. Especially if you’re floating on or sitting near a large body of water. But you don’t always want a rum-centered drink, and whiskey just doesn’t have the […] -
I declare this the summer of rum: Drinking rum the right way with an expert
Make your summer high end with one of the most versatile liquors -
Stranahan’s is set to release its first ever nationally available bottled-in-bond whiskey
One of the OG American single malt whiskey makers has done it again -
Dining With the Ghosts of The Church of Rock ‘n’ Roll
If I could travel back in time to see any concert, I would probably catch a show at the Fillmore East. An intimate venue with superb sound, the Church of Rock ’n’ Roll saw legendary performances from a pantheon of rock gods. Hendrix, Janis, Lennon, the Doors—the roster reads like a Who’s Who of classic […] -
Old Forester adds to its popular 117 whiskey series with Triple Char
I get excited any time Old Forester releases a new whiskey. So, I was pretty stoked when I heard that the renowned Kentucky-based brand recently announced a new limited-edition expression to be added to its award-winning portfolio. It’s called Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon, and it’s also the newest addition to its popular 117 Series. […] -
Bulleit is releasing its first expression featuring both bourbon and rye whiskeys
Whiskey drinkers know about the appeal of both Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye Whiskey. These two expressions have a permanent spot on home bars from Toledo to Tucson. But recently, the renowned brand announced that drinkers will no longer have to purchase two bottles to enjoy these two types of whiskey. That’s because Bulleit is […] -
Porter Road brings elevated Nashville BBQ flavor home with new pulled pork
When spending the day with your smoker isn’t an option, Porter Road still has us covered. This popular meat brand just dropped a new, ready-to-eat, fully cooked pulled pork bringing classic Nashville BBQ flavor to your home. Made with pasture-raised pork and perfectly seasoned with a signature blend before being slowly smoked over hickory – […] -
Classic London dry gins to add to your collection
These are the traditional London dry gins you'll always want on hand -
Old Forester’s new bourbon is reaching char levels we can only dream about
Old Forester's Triple Char is the first 117 Series release distilled entirely at its Main Street distillery. -
Herradura is bringing back its 110-proof tequila, the strongest it’s ever made
Herradura's Directo de Alambique returns at 110 proof, the legal maximum for tequila. -
How to Enjoy Fine Tequila Even More? Ditch Limes for an Orange Slice
An interviewer once famously asked Keith Richards how he had survived decades of rock ‘n’ roll debauchery—heights of hedonism that had sent so many of his cultural contemporaries to an early grave. His answer was surprisingly pragmatic: whatever the vice, he indulged thoughtfully rather than recklessly. And he insisted on only the finest, purest product […] -
Goose Island just revealed its 2026 Bourbon County Stout lineup — six beers, seven barrels
Goose Island's 2026 Bourbon County Stout lineup brings six barrel-aged beers, out Black Friday. -
A Green Beret team rode horses into Afghanistan in 2001. Now they’ve opened one of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries.
How a team of Green Beret veterans built one of Kentucky's biggest distilleries in a bourbon glut. -
De’Longhi unveils Magnifica Duo, a one-touch coffeehouse experience
De'Longhi Magnifica Duo brings café-style espresso drinks to your kitchen -
Bunnahabhain is releasing a new, limited-edition single malt whisky in the US
Fans of unpeated Islay single malts will want to purchase this one -
Matthew McConaughey’s Pantalones Organic Tequila is launching a boozy ice cream for National Tequila Day
What could be better than Margarita ice cream? -
Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Celebrate National Tequila Day with Casa Dragones favorites
With National Tequila Day (July 24) around the corner, guests visiting Las Vegas have something especially exciting to look forward to. Taking place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ newest restaurant, Cantina Contramar, is an agave-forward cocktail program featuring Casa Dragones tequila. Co-founded by Bertha González Nieves, the first female Maestra Tequilera certified by the Academia Mexicana de […] -
I Take Back Everything I Said About Brunch
From Thai breakfast soup to Israeli spreads and Bloody Marys in the West Village, these are the New York City brunches that finally converted a former brunch hater. -
A butcher’s guide to buying better beef
If you’ve been to the butcher or the meat counter at the grocery store lately, you might have noticed it just seems to feel overwhelming. Today, there are endless meat choices and labels such as organic, grass-fed, prime, and choice, leaving shoppers confused and stressed. Are these just marketing terms, or are they labels that […] -
Yellowstone Bourbon is releasing a limited edition whiskey finished in port wine casks
Yellowstone National Park is one of America’s most popular parks. At more than 2 million acres, it’s home to Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, and countless elk, bears, and massive bison. Recently, Yellowstone Bourbon announced the release of a unique new expression: Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026. Yellowstone Limited Edition 2026 The 11th release in its […] -
Heaven Hill is launching a new, unique bottled-in-bond bourbon
Heaven Hill is known for its award-winning portfolio of whiskeys. One of the most popular is its Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon. Fans of this expression will be excited to learn about the release of an innovative new product: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash. Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Just in time for summer sipping while you play […] -
Glenglassaugh adds a 15-year-old to its permanent coastal single malt range
When a Scotch company adds a new permanent bottling, that’s news. When that same distillery is Glenglassaugh, which has some of the most interesting history in all of Scotch whisky, that’s something to really pay attention to. Their latest is a 15-year-old single malt, joining the flagship 12 Year Old as the second age-statement bottle […] -
These are my favorite beers from Vermont that you should give a try
There are about 9,000 breweries in the US. While places like California, Maine, Colorado, and Oregon are famous for beer, no state is more saturated with IPAs, lagers, and stouts than Vermont. If you didn’t know it, Vermont is much more than the state that brought us Ben & Jerry. The New England state is […] -
The Best Restaurant in New York for Catching Up with an Old Friend
Finding a restaurant in New York City for a proper catch-up with a buddy is deceptively tricky. When I was single, I kept a tried-and-true roster of date restaurants. The criteria were straightforward enough: soft lighting, ideally the glow of candlelight; a serene ambience, perhaps with a little jazz; and plush, private seating for lingering […] -
The bottles of bourbon you should always have on your bar cart
Other than the designated hitter, apple pie, and ranch dressing, there are few things more uniquely American than bourbon whiskey. While there are a variety of rules, to be considered bourbon whiskey, it must be made from at least 51% corn (with many having a much higher percentage) and be made in the US (including […] -
Elite drip? These new Fireball Whisky sneakers have a built-in flask pocket
The Louisville, Kentucky-based brand behind the world’s top-selling shot released Fireball Sneaks on July 15. Of course they did. Quick explainer, because nobody asked for this: the Stash Flask is a new product from Fireball, a flat, resealable 200ml pouch that holds up to four shots of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky. (Think a juice pouch, but […] -
The best tequilas for whiskey drinkers
Expand your love of whiskey into the lighter liquor -
How to make a Fernet and Coke, a cocktail fit for the World Cup
World Cup 2026 ends with a bang this weekend with two heavyweights meeting in the final. Argentina will face Spain to see who is the top squad on planet earth. If Argentina pulls it off, it’ll be the first back-to-back champion scenario since Brazil in 1962. That calls for a great cocktail recipe. With Argentina […] -
The smoothest bourbons for fans new to the whiskey style
In some whiskey circles, the word “smooth” is considered to be a bad term to describe bourbon. That’s because it’s thought to be a little too vague and doesn’t really describe the spirit at all. Obviously, its simplicity doesn’t do the whiskey style justice. But if you ask me, there’s no better, simpler way to […] -
These new Maker’s Mark city bottles are worth a layover
Pretty much everyone can spot a Maker’s Mark bottle across the bar. The squat shape, the red wax bleeding down the neck — you don’t need to read the label. That’s why it’s actually worth checking out their Artist Series, where the City Edition puts artist Alexandra Pacula’s work on eleven bottles for a slew […] -
Nikka brings back a beloved 10-year single malt for the first time in a decade
Nikka Whisky is one of the most exciting names in Japanese whisky, so when they make a big announcement, it’s almost always worth taking an interest. That’s especially the case with the release of Miyagikyo Single Malt 10 Years Old, the flagship expression from its Miyagikyo Distillery — the fruit-forward, mountain-set second distillery Nikka built […] -
Alberta Wants to Become the Next Great Whisky Destination
Our friendly neighbors to the north have created a new category of legally protected whisky. Under the Alberta Whisky Act, whisky labeled “Alberta Whisky” must be mashed, fermented, distilled, aged, proofed, and bottled in the western Canadian province. Moreover, it must be made with Alberta water and a mash bill composed predominantly of Alberta-grown grain. […]
