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.
Tequila myths, busted: Everything you’ve heard but shouldn’t believe
The time was right to debunk some of the biggest tequila myths.
Old Forester is going to up your home bartending game with its new cocktail cherries
To create this soon-to-be favorite cocktail garnish, the cherries are steeped in syrup, resulting in a sweet, slightly boozy flavor.
J. Rieger & Co. announced the release of its most limited and rare whiskey ever
Missouri-based distillery . just announced the launch of its most limited ever made. It’s called the 2025 Monogram Kansas City Whiskey Solera Reserve, and it’s keeping the brand’s “Monogram” name (that was used for whiskeys in the pre-prohibition days) alive with an exceptional, new release that uses a timeless aging technique. J. Rieger 2025 Monogram […]
Pursuit Spirits is launching a rye whiskey finished in cognac barrels
It’s called Pursuit United Cognac Cask Rye, and the newest addition to the Pursuit United lineup was created in partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company and Sagamore Spirit.
Aquavit: the centuries-old spirit that’s more than just “black death”
Aquavit is a distilled spirit that’s most popular in Scandinavian countries and has been for centuries.
Buffalo Trace announces that Eagle Rare 12 is the brand’s newest permanent expression
Using Buffalo Trace’s Mashbill #1 (consisting of 89.5% corn, 7% rye, and 3.5% malted barley), this expression was matured for a minimum of twelve years.
Oaklore Distilling is launching a rye whiskey matured in port wine barrels
North Carolina-based announced the launch of a new, that fans of unique barrel-aging won’t want to miss. The latest addition to its Oaklore Story Series, Port Cask Finish Rye Whiskey is a 92-proof rye whiskey finished in barrels that previously held port wine. Oaklore Port Cask Finish Rye Whiskey Oaklore This memorable whiskey begins with […]
Woodinville is launching its oldest rye whiskey to date
The well-known Washington State-based distillery just released its oldest rye whiskey to date. Matured just a shade under a decade, launched this past weekend at the distillery. Woodinville 100% Rye Aged 8 Years Woodinville As the name suggests, this is a rye whiskey boasting a mash bill of 100% rye. Grown, distilled, and matured in […]
Old Fitzgerald launches 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
This new addition to the Old Fitzgerald lineup was created with a mash bill consisting of 68% corn, 20% wheat, and 12% malted barley.
Just in time for summer, Cruzan Rum is launching a 13-year-old expression
St. Croix-based Cruzan Rum isn’t messing around. Just in time for the warmer months, the is launching its to date. It’s called Cruzan Island Reserve 13 Year Old, and if you’re a rum drinker, it should be the newest addition to your home bar. Cruzan Island Reserve 13-Year-Old Cruzan Rum This new expression from Cruzan […]
The world’s first “bourbon-infused luxury hotel” just opened in Kentucky
The Trail Hotel is a 95-room hotel located in a historic property and chocked full of “southern hospitality” and interactive bourbon experiences.
World Whiskey Society’s new limited-edition whiskey was created to be enjoyed with a cigar
This new, limited-edition expression from the popular brand was matured for at least two decades and finished in Cognac, Tawny Port, Awamori, Tequila, PX Sherry, and Madeira casks.
Woodford Reserve is launching a new whiskey finished in Tawny Port casks
Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall begins with a blend of rye whiskey and bourbon, which is then blended with a bourbon finished in Tawny Port barrels.
Michter’s is set to release the 2025 batch of its 10 Year Kentucky Straight Rye
If you didn't know it already, Michter's takes a unique aging approach. It's not just matured for ten years, and it's ready to go.
5 things you should never do with your top-shelf whiskey
Now that you’ve actually purchased a bottle of expensive whiskey, what comes next?
Rebel Bourbon is releasing a whiskey finished in Cabernet Franc barrels
This limited-release expression begins as a wheated bourbon that's matured for four years before being finished in Childress Vineyards Cabernet Franc barrels.
From fingers to dashes: What bartenders really mean when they measure drinks
In my years of writing about alcohol, I've spent a lot of time in cocktail bars. I've enjoyed drinks from Taipei to Tampa and everywhere in between.
Old Commonwealth Distillery to revive D.H. Cromwell Bourbon
The original 15-year-old wheated bourbon was priced at only $60 at the time but sells for over $18,000 today.
New Riff is launching a pair of ten-year-old whiskeys
They're called the First Decade Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and First Decade Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, and they are the first ten-year-old whiskeys produced by the popular distillery.
Lime lagers are having a moment—here’s why they’re perfect for summer
For the uninitiated, a lime lager begins as the refreshing, thirst-quenching, bottom-fermented beer we all know and love.
Mississippi’s Cathead Distillery is launching a new 100% wheat whiskey
This unique whiskey is pot distilled and matured for at least seven years in new, #3 charred American oak barrels.
Heaven Hill releases the Spring 2025 Edition of the Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond Decanter Series
The fifteenth national release of this popular bottle-in-bond bourbon, the Spring 2025 edition, is made up of barrels distilled in the spring of 2016 and bottled this spring.
A lesser-known whiskey was named American single malt whiskey of the Year at London Spirits International Competition
This bottled-in-bond American single malt whiskey is made from 100% Colorado-grown grain sown, grown, and malted at nearby Olander Farms, Root Shoot Malting’s fifth-generation family farm.
Debunking the biggest cocktail myths with help from top bartenders
It seems like the time is right to debunk some of the biggest cocktail-related myths.
5 easy tips to help you drink whiskey like a seasoned expert
Tasting whiskey like an expert is a process. It takes years to refine your palate.
Mezcal isn’t just smoky tequila — and other myths debunked
Like all spirits, mezcal is not without its myths and misconceptions.
The newest addition to the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is E. H. Taylor Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon
It’s the first new addition to the set since Thomas H. Handy was added in 2006.
NBA legend Dominique Wilkins is teaming up with Old Fourth Distillery to launch a whiskey
Old Fourth Nique's Batch is a collaboration between Wilkins and Old Fourth's master blender and co-owner, Clinton Dugan.
Frey Ranch Distillery is celebrating a decade of distilling with a new limited-edition whiskey
It’s called Harvester Series: 10th Anniversary Edition, and it’s already won numerous awards, including a Gold Medal at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tequila El Mexicano is launching the perfect blanco tequila for Cinco de Mayo
Made with 100% Blue Weber agave, Tequila El Mexicano Blanco is made with classic production methods, including traditional copper pot stills.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 is releasing the perfect bourbon for high proof fans
Full proof bourbons are bottled at the same proof as they entered the barrel.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.