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 gin drinks: Our 5 favorites
Looking for a great gin drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
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 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 is launching an exclusive membership club
It’s called The Fifty-Six Society, and members receive a handful of whiskey-centric benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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 is launching the newest release in its vintage bourbon series
BHAKTA 2011 is the oldest and most innovative release to date.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 just created the world’s lightest whisky bottle
At just 6.3 ounces, it's the world's lightest 700ml bottle.
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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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,
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Graeter’s Ice Cream and New Riff are partnering to launch a bourbon ball ice cream
Inspired by the popular Kentucky confection, this new, limited-edition ice cream flavor combines bourbon-infused ice cream, whiskey-glazed pecans, and dark chocolate chips.
Unlock the secrets of dark rum: What it is, how it’s made, and how to enjoy it
In the most basic terms, dark rum is a type of rum that was matured for months or years in charred oak barrels.
The Original Pickle Shot is sponsoring The Portland Pickles
Now, fans twenty-one and older can enjoy pickle shots and pickle-infused cocktails at Portland Pickles home games in Walker Stadium
Up your home mixology game with Garrison Brothers’ new cocktail kits
Available exclusively on the brand’s online store, Garrison Brothers is launching four curated Signature Shaken or Stirred Cocktail Kits.
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin celebrates National Gin & Tonic Day with a new campaign
This 360° campaign celebrates the global journey inside every bottle of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin.
Woodford Reserve is selling $5,000 Mint Julep cups for the Kentucky Derby
While you can’t go wrong with a classic stainless steel cup, that’s a little boring. Instead, opt for a $5,000, over-the-top cup from Woodford Reserve.
Maker’s Mark is launching its first wheat whiskey in its 70-year history
Avid whiskey drinkers know about . From its classic to its various limited releases, you can’t go wrong with anything from this popular brand. It’s well-known for using wheat as a secondary grain, giving it a soft, smooth flavor profile. Recently, the brand announced that instead of simply launching another bourbon, it would lean into […]
Actor Brian Cox is partnering with Malibu to remind everyone to “Clock Off”
Cox is starring in advertisements in the second installment of the brand’s “Do Whatever Tastes Good” campaign.
Stop believing these common rum myths — here’s what’s really true
We turned to a few experts to help us debunk some of the biggest rum myths.
Old Dominick Distillery is launching a 7-year-old single barrel wheat whiskey
Old Dominick was established in 1866. Like , it shuttered its doors at some point, only to reopen in downtown Memphis in 2017 by the fifth-generation grandsons (Chris and Alex Canale) of founder Dominico Canale. Recently, the brand announced the newest addition to : a 7-year Wheat Whiskey. Old Dominick 7-year Wheat Whiskey Single Barrel […]
Copper & Cask is launching 20-Year Hazmat Cigar Blend
The newest release from Copper & Cask 20-Year Hazmat Cigar Blend is the 10th addition to its small batch series.
Just in time for Festival season, PATRÓN Tequila is launching mini bottles of PATRÓN EL ALTO
For those unaware, PATRÓN EL ALTO is a luxury blend of PATRÓN Extra Añejo, Añejo and Reposado tequilas.
Jefferson’s Bourbon is launching a cask strength bourbon
This new, limited-edition expression is a non-chill filtered, 130-proof bourbon that was matured for eight years in new, charred American oak barrels.
Jack Daniel’s and McLaren Racing are launching a limited edition Tennessee whiskey
This 86-proof Tennessee whiskey combines sleek racing-inspired packaging and award-winning whiskey.
Bowmore and Aston Martin are launching a 54-year old whisky
This rare single malt whisky is bottled in a handblown decanter that was inspired by the design of the Aston Martin Valkyrie.
West Fork Whiskey Co. is releasing a new ten-year-old bourbon
Made with a “historically Hoosier” mash bill of 99% corn (yes, you read that right) and 1% malted barley, it was matured for a full ten year