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Christopher Osburn

Christopher Osburn

Writer

Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professionally for almost twenty years. In that time, he has traveled all over the world from San Diego to Sydney in search of mouthwatering food, frosty beer, exciting cocktails, and complex whiskeys and other spirits. He has the pictures to prove it.

 

Tequila El Mexicano

Tequila El Mexicano is launching the perfect blanco tequila for Cinco de May

Made with 100% Blue Weber agave, Tequila El Mexicano Blanco is made with classic production methods, including traditional copper pot stills.
Heritage

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

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.
Star Trek Spirits

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.
Woodinville

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

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

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.
Oban

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.
Barrell Craft Spirits

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

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

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.
Fuenteseca

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.
New Riff

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

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.
Vodka martini

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.
Ardbeg

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.
Gin cocktail

The best gin drinks: Our 5 favorites

Looking for a great gin drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Breckenridge

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.
RD1 Limited Release 12-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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.
Nearest Green Distillery

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.
Rolling Forks

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.
Whiskey Row

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.
Rum in a glass

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.
Whiskey in a glass by a fire

Bucked Up Whiskey is releasing the perfect expression for fans of churros

It begins as a premium whiskey infused with classic churro flavors.
BHAKTA Spirits

BHAKTA Spirits is launching the newest release in its vintage bourbon series

BHAKTA 2011 is the oldest and most innovative release to date.
Sagamore Spirit

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

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.
Wyoming Whiskey

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.
Minden Mill

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.
The House of Suntory

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

Johnnie Walker just created the world’s lightest whisky bottle

At just 6.3 ounces, it's the world's lightest 700ml bottle.
Bottles

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.
Whiskey in a glass

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).
Whiskey cocktail

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.
Lucas Bols

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.
Hatozaki

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.
Luxco

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.
Cocktail

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

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,
Angel's Envy

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.
Wild Common

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.
Whiskey in a glass

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.
Chicken Cock

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 Distilling

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.
Chattanooga 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

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.
Whiskey glass

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.
Misunderstood

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.
Gin and tonic

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.
Midleton

Midleton is launching a very rare 50-year-old Irish whiskey

This limited-edition Irish whiskey matured for over five decades, first in ex-bourbon American oak barrels.