Christopher Osburn
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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.
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The best bourbon for an Old Fashioned: Our top picks
There are few whiskey-based cocktails more beloved than the iconic Old Fashioned.
The Gibson cocktail is for you pickle lovers
A take on the classic Martini, the Gibson is made with gin and dry vermouth. Where it differentiates from the other iconic drinks is with its garnish.
Low-ABV session IPAs are perfect summer drinks: Our top picks
According to most experts, the cut-off to be considered a “session” beer is 5% alcohol by volume. Here's are the best ones.
4 simple gin cocktails anyone can make (that taste delicious)
Some of the more iconic drinks include the Gin & Tonic and classic Martini. But these aren’t the only simple, elegant, refreshing gin-based cocktails.
These are our favorite hazy IPAs for hazy summer days
The style is known for its juicy, fruity, hoppy flavor profile. This makes it a perfect beer for the hazy, humid summer days.
These are the best Kentucky distilleries to visit this summer and fall
This year, instead of driving from coast to coast looking for alcohol-themed destinations, we’re sticking to Kentucky.
These are the highball drinks you should know how to make
Simply put, a Highball is a mixed drink that consists of a liquor base and a non-alcoholic mixer.
The best rums for your summer daiquiri
We asked seasoned bar pros to tell us their favorite rums for daiquiris, and here they are.
What is soju? Everything you need to know about the world’s most popular liquor
Similar to vodka, soju is a clear neutral grain spirit that’s very popular in Korea.
What’s a store-pick bourbon? A term you should get to know
It’s the term used to describe a bourbon expression selected by a liquor store, bar, restaurant, and other liquor-related venues directly from a distillery.
Easy bourbon cocktails: You don’t need to be an expert to make these drinks
Not only are these drinks easy to make, but you also don’t have to stock your home bar with dozens of random bottles, and other ingredients.
We love these blanco tequilas for sipping and summer cocktails
As long as you don’t grab a bottle from the bottom shelf, you might even find yourself enjoying a blanco tequila neat or on the rocks.
The best Cachaça you can get: Our top picks
If you enjoy rum (specifically rhum Agricole), you’ll probably like cachaça.
Making sense of vodka terms: Your complete guide
In the most basic sense, vodka is a clear, neutral spirit that’s un-aged and has very little aroma or flavor
The best beer destination in Europe is not what you think
DFDS analyzed 70 European cities, 8,000 bars and pubs, sifted through social media posts, and looked over more than 40,000 online reviews.
What does bottled in bond actually mean?
While these rules seem fairly complicated, they get even more strict when you get into bottled-in-bone whiskey.
The Gold Rush cocktail is perfect for all seasons
The Gold Rush is made simply with bourbon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and honey syrup (as opposed to the usual simple syrup).
4 simple tequila drinks anyone can (and should) make
While some tequila-based drinks require many steps and a whole cabinet of ingredients, there are also a handful of straightforward tequila-centric cocktails.
These white rums are perfect for mixing this summer
If you’re a fan of cocktails, you likely already know that white rum and summer mixed drinks go hand in hand.
The best bourbons to drink around a summer campfire
If we’re drinking whiskey around the campfire, you better believe it’s sweet, mellow, easy-drinking bourbon.
These refreshing Mexican-style lagers are perfect for summer’s hottest days
Perhaps you’d rather drink an American take on the Mexican-style lager like Ska Mexican Logger, Lone Tree Mexican Lager, or another take on the style.
How to make a mudslide: your new dessert cocktail go-to
The Mudslide is made with Vodka and Kahlúa. But while the former cocktail is made with heavy cream, the Mudslide swaps it out for Irish cream.
Saison beer is meant for summer, and these are our go-to drinks
You can’t beat a piney, hoppy West Coast IPA or a refreshing, crisp pilsner on a hot summer day, but the warmer months truly belong to the Saison.
Summer whiskey cocktails: These are our favorites
There are countless summer whiskey cocktails perfect for now until the leaves start falling (and beyond).
The best gins to mix into your summery Negroni
This bittersweet, classic cocktail is made with gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari (a bittersweet Italian liqueur).
The incredible IPAs that belong in your shopping cart
These are the sometimes difficult-to-find, memorable IPAs that you need to try if you consider yourself a true hophead.
Five great hop waters for an alcohol-free summer refresher
If you’re a fan of seltzer (regular, not hard) water or simple sparkling water and you love the aroma and flavor of hops, you’ll love hop water,
This is the most popular cocktail in your state
They analyzed Google trends to figure out the most popular cocktails in each state.
These are the best flavored vodkas to mix with this summer
But since these underlying flavors are difficult to pinpoint unless you spend time nosing and gently tasting your favorite vodkas, many distillers add flavors.
These are the best canned cocktails to enjoy this summer
In the simplest terms, a ready-to-drink cocktail is exactly as it seems. RTDs are single-serve, pre-packaged, pre-mixed cocktails.
10 classic summer cocktails everyone should know how to make
While a glass of wine or frosty beer is sure to hit the spot, we’d rather enjoy a summer cocktail.
These are the absolute best citrus beers to drink this summer
Summer is the perfect time for a thirst-quenching, refreshing beer. The season is also a great time to enjoy a citrus-centric beer.
The newest dirty martini trend is despicable to some (but perfect for summer)
If you’re a Martini fan, you’re well aware that a classic Martini is simple, elegant, and as perfect as cocktails get.
Shandies and Radlers are summer classics — these are our favorites
When it comes to refreshing alcoholic beverages, it’s difficult to beat the appeal of a shandy or Radler.
The 5 best Jamaican rum brands for your favorite summer cocktails
Jamaican rums, while known for their notes of molasses, fruit, and gentle spices, they’re also known for fermented funky, lightly barnyard aromas and flavors.
We paired summer beers with grilled meats and veggies — these are our fave combos
There’s a better way to get the most out of your summer beer experience. Certain beers pair better with specific meats and vegetables.
The classic West Coast IPAs you have to drink now
When you envision an IPA, you’re probably thinking of a West Coast IPA.
What is Cachaça? It’s not rum (but it’s close)
Cachaça is sort of like rum, but not exactly. For starters, it’s a geographically specific spirit as it’s only made in Brazil. But it’s so much more than that.
There’s a scientific reason why cold beer tastes better
A recent study from the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggests that the reason the temperature of beer impacts the flavor is based on several scientific factors.
These refreshing citrus flavored gins are perfect for summer mixing
While we love a good London dry gin or a well-made artisanal take on the spirit, sometimes we crave a little extra flavor.
These popular pale ales are great for all occasions year-round
American pale ale is known for its citrus, floral, fruit, piney, bitter aromas and flavors.
Gin terminology guide: Everything you ever wanted to know
There’s more to gin than simply the fact that it’s a neutral spirit that has floral, piney, and fruit flavors.
Don’t muddle mint for your next mojito — do this instead
While muddling will extract beneficial flavors, it also brings forth vegetal, bitter, organic, and downright bad flavors as well.
It’s official: These are the best beers in the world
They judged various types of IPAs (American-style IPA, Experimental IPA, West Coast IPA, Imperial IPA, and more), pale ales, strong ales, sour ales, and more.
These are our go-to summer beers (and they’ll be yours, too)
Since summer is barreling towards us like a train fueled by hops, barley, and ale yeast, we figured now was a great time to dive into summer beers.
The 2-ingredient greyhound cocktail is perfect for summer gatherings
It’s only made with two ingredients. Gin or vodka and fresh grapefruit juice. Really, that’s it.
Dos Hombres’ Mezcalero shares the smoky secrets of this sustainable celeb mezcal brand
Dos Hombres’ sustainability practices, the age its agave is harvested, and how it gets its popular smoky aromas and flavors.
Crisp lagers are the best beers for barbecues (and these are our top picks)
We just believe that outdoor grilling is best paired with crisp, refreshing lagers.
This distillery just released its first-ever single-malt Scotch whisky
It’s simply called The Ardnahoe Inaugural Release and single malt fans are (not surprisingly) very excited.
Bushmills rounds out the Rare Cask collection with a 31-year-old single malt
This is the fourth and last expression in the Rare Cask series, making it a truly unique expression.