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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How to make the best vodka gimlet for a twist on a classic
Instead of gin, use neutral-flavored, never show-stealing vodka instead.
Gose-style beers are perfect for spring, and these are our favorites
This tart, salty, thirst-quencher is usually between 4-5% ABV. This results in a crushable, salty, crisp beer.
We know the most popular cocktails — Try these underrated drinks instead
Why not give the slightly less beloved (but equally delicious) cocktails a chance?
This is how to make the perfect dirty martini
If salt and brine are what you’re after though, you’d probably prefer the Dirty Martini.
Ranked: 5 popular Scotch whisky bottles (all under $50)
Finding the best budget-friendly Scotch whisky expressions is all about your taste.
The freshest pilsners to drink this spring
While the great American beers of Budweiser and Miller claim pilsner lineage, there are plenty of full-flavored options to show what the style really is.
These are the 10 most popular cocktails in the U.S.
The ten most popular cocktails in the US, according to NielsenQ data.
This is why you add water to whiskey (plus, our best tips)
One of the best ways to heighten your whiskey-tasting experience is to add water. We aren’t talking about a cup of water, we’re talking about a few splashes.
Where to get George Clooney, Cindy Crawford-backed Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila
Casamigos thinks that the spicy, thin, bright green pepper we love to add to salsa, tacos, and guacamole deserves its time to shine in the alcohol world.
The grasshopper drink is a retro blast from the past — this is how to make it
This dessert-like, after-dinner drink tastes like a fresh, boozy mint.
5 fan-favorite budget bourbon bottles, ranked
We selected five of the best, fan-favorite budget bourbon bottles and ranked them based on value-to-quality ratio.
What is a Gose style beer? All about this unique drink
It’s always a good idea to learn a little bit about some of the lesser-known beer styles. Today, it’s the Gose style of beer’s turn.
A guide to all the different types of whisk(e)y
When it comes to whiskey (and whisky), there are six categories you need to know. Here's what they are and how they all differ.
This limited rye whiskey is back, and it’s a Manhattan in a bottle
First released in limited quantities back in 2020, the distillery recently announced that this highly sought-after expression is back for a second time.
Why you need to try Michter’s new 10 year bourbon
While the flavor profile changes from batch to batch, Michter's 10Year is well-known for its complex, rich, sippable flavor profile.
Kolsch-style beers are perfect for spring, and these are our favorites
American brewers have turned to the tried and true German kolsch style beer to help draw in new fans and introduce them to a wider array of styles.
This new blended bourbon is not to be missed
15 STARS newest release is First West Bourbon. It’s a blend of sourced bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.
The best gins and gin mixers for no hangover
Want to avoid a hangover? These are the best gin and gin mixers to enjoy.
Where F1 fans can get the new Jack Daniel’s x McLaren 2024 Tennessee Whiskey
While the brand has myriad limited-edition expressions that we love, we’re most excited about its new collaboration with McLaren Racing.
4 fan-favorite budget gin bottles, ranked
You'll spend upwards of $100 for a bottle of your favorite single malt scotch whisky, your favorite gin won’t set you back remotely close to that.
Dark beer vs light beer: The difference explained
First and foremost, what are the differences between dark and light beers?
The Godfather cocktail is an underrated gem (and you only need 2 ingredients)
When it comes to flavorful, simple cocktails, it’s difficult to top the elegant, nuanced palate of a well-made Godfather cocktail.
4 popular budget vodka bottles, ranked
On top of that, just like with whiskey, rum, tequila, and other spirits, there are varying levels of quality in the vodka world.
It’s International Whiskey Day, and you need to try these whiskeys from around the world
While we love whisk(e)y every day (only the US and Ireland use the ‘e’ in whiskey), we truly celebrate it every March 27th.
The differences between gin and vodka, explained
If you’re new to spirit and you just took a look at a glass of vodka and a glass of gin, you’d have a hard time differentiating the difference.
You may not dislike IPAs as much as you think — you’ve just tried the wrong type
There are a lot of different types of IPAs. The key is finding the one that most appeals to your palate.
Mijenta has a new cristalino tequila — here’s why bourbon fans will love it
Cristalino the fastest growing style of tequila according to Nielsen data. The newest brand to get in on the cristalino trend is Mijenta.
The Macallan, Bentley serve up a single malt Scotch whisky worth more than a car
When it comes to luxury, The Macallan and Bentley are two of the biggest names in the world.
You’ll love these popular brandy bottles (all under $40)
Not only are there myriad brandies available, but you don’t have to spend the equivalent of a car payment to get your hands on a great, flavorful bottle.
4 incredible vermouth cocktails you’re missing out on
While bitters are referred to as the “salt and pepper” of the cocktail world, we believe that (depending on the cocktail) vermouth might be just as important.
The best rum and rum mixers for no hangover
Want to avoid a hangover? These are the best rum and rum mixers to enjoy.
4 of the most popular budget tequila bottles, ranked
Finding well-made, flavorful budget tequilas isn’t a difficult task.
Our 5 favorite vodka drinks, ranked
Looking for a great vodka drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
You can now pre-order Woodford Reserve’s 2024 Kentucky Derby bourbon and it’s only $55
Woodford Reserve decided to turn to artist and Kentucky native Wylie Caudill to design the bottle for this historic Kentucky Derby.
Our 5 favorite Tennessee whiskey brands, ranked
While we love Jack Daniel’s, we also love some of the other offerings from the southern state.
5 fan-favorite budget rum bottles, ranked
There’s a lot of value in the rum world. If you’re looking for a reasonably-priced everyday sipper or a rum to mix with.
Our 5 favorite brandy drinks, ranked
Looking for a great brandy drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
This is what the VSOP designation means on that bottle of Cognac
In the simplest terms, VSOP stands for “Very Superior Old Pale”.
Jack Daniel’s latest whiskeys are limited-edition bottles you’ll want to get your hands on
The brand recently announced the release of two new whiskeys in its annual “Jack Daniel’s Aged Series” which was first launched in 2021.
Does bourbon go bad? The storage tricks you need to know
Does bourbon actually go bad? There are steps you can take to ensure that it doesn't.
Our 5 favorite scotch drinks, ranked
Looking for a great scotch drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
The best sipping whiskeys, ranked
When it comes to finding a whiskey for sipping, the key is finding the style of whiskey that suits your palate.
This is why your bourbon tastes sweet even though there’s no added sugar
There’s a reason America’s “native spirit” is so popular. Bourbon is well-known for its mellow, easy-drinking, sweet flavor.
The best whiskey options to make your Manhattan drink recipe even better
Want to improve your Manhattan drink recipe? It all starts with the whiskey you use.
Prepare for spring with these great bock beers
When the winter turns toward spring, not only are we excited about the milder temperatures and longer days, but we’re looking forward to the bock beers.
The difference between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan: These two classic cocktails, explained
These drinks are made with whiskey and both have some of the same ingredients, but they are surprisingly different in flavor and appearance.
Our 4 favorite mezcals for sipping
Looking for a mezcal that's great for sipping instea dof mixing into a drink? These are the 4 best we've tried
Our 6 favorite rum brands and bottles in 2024
Looking for a great rum? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
These are bartenders’ favorite value single malt Scotch whiskies (all under $100)
We asked a handful of notable bartenders to tell us the best value single malt Scotch whiskies to drink right now.
Bourbon snifters: What they’re good for, which bourbon you should drink from them, and more
Everything you want to know about bourbon snifters, from their shape to which bourbons to drink from them