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Jack Daniel's McLaren

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.
Gin

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

Dark beer vs light beer: The difference explained

First and foremost, what are the differences between dark and light beers?
Whiskey with a dark background

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.
Vodka

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.
A trio of whiskeys

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.
Gin cocktail

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.
Beer foaming over the glass

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 Cristalino

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

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.
Whiskey on a rock outside near a fire

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.
Cocktail

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.
Rum cocktail

The best rum and rum mixers for no hangover

Want to avoid a hangover? These are the best rum and rum mixers to enjoy.
Tequila with salt and a lime

4 of the most popular budget tequila bottles, ranked

Finding well-made, flavorful budget tequilas isn’t a difficult task.
Whiskey

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.
Woodford REserve Derby Bottle

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.
Rum cocktail

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.
Cognac

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

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.
Bottles

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.
Whiskey cocktail

Our 5 favorite scotch drinks, ranked

Looking for a great scotch drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Whiskey in a glass on a white background

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.
Two whiskey glasses

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.
Manhattan

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.
Bock beer

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.
Mezcal

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
Rum drink

Our 6 favorite rum brands and bottles in 2024

Looking for a great rum? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
Scotch

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.
Snifter

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
Charred lemons

Want a truly special margarita? Burn your lemons (yes, really)

Charring lemons adds completely new flavors while heightening the already acidic, citrusy, juicy flavors.
Bourbon glass

Our 6 favorite bourbon brands and bottles in 2024

Looking for a great bourbon? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
Whiskey in a glass next a person

7 fan-favorite budget whiskey bottles, ranked

Great sipping whiskeys, versatile mixing whiskeys, and everything in between. There’s something for every palate when it comes to budget bottles.
Snifter

Why glasses made for bourbon actually matter

If you enjoy bourbon, you should probably invest in at least one whiskey glass.
Brandy

The differences between bourbon and brandy, explained

The two spirits also carry some of the same aromas and flavors like oak, caramel, and fruity flavors.
Paloma

This is our favorite tequila for making Palomas at home

When we make a paloma at home, we reach for one tequila in particular.
Applie bourbon

How to make apple-infused bourbon

Infused bourbon isn't hard to make. All you need is bourbon (even if it's not good bourbon!) and some time.
Whiskey in a glass

Yes, bourbon can be aged too long – here’s how to pick the best-aged bourbon

Did you know bourbon can be aged too long? It's true - in certain scenarios. We tell you everything you need to know
Buzzard's Roost

This new American sipping whiskey is only $40 per bottle due to one clever, sustainable step

This whiskey is first aged in charred oak barrels. It then has a second maturation in previously used proprietary whiskey barrels.
Guanella Pass Brewing

Another fan-favorite craft beer is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Another fan favorite brewery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Red snapper

This is the original bloody mary recipe from The St. Regis New York

Everyone seems to have their own bloody mary recipe, but we love the original from the St. Regis in New York
Chattanooga Whiskey

This new experimental batch whiskey is laced with herbal influence

Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental batch has "herbal infusion" For a more well-rounded whiskey drinking experience
Whiskey drink

Our 7 favorite bourbon drinks of all time

Looking for a great bourbon drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Best Vodkas

Our favorite vodkas for 2024, ranked

Vodka is often sold with marketing and packaging, but there is plenty more than that to this beautiful and nuanced spirit.
Best Scotches

Our favorite scotches for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good scotch? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Coffee cocktails

Forget the espresso martini, these two cocktails from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better alternatives

Everyone loves a good espresso martini, but these two options from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better
Southern Comfort

Fun fact: Southern Comfort is not actually whiskey

Southern Comfort might have whiskey in it, but strictly speaking, it is definitely not whiskey
mezcal cocktail

Our 5 favorite mezcal drinks, ranked

Looking for a great mezcal drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Best Tequilas

Our favorite tequilas for 2024, ranked

Tequila has undeniably always been a hot spirit. So, we have run down the 10 best tequila brands from old to new that you can purchase and enjoy.
gin

Our favorite gins for 2024, ranked

Looking for a good gin? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Chattanooga Whiskey

Chattanooga Whiskey’s latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100-year-old Sherry cask

Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100 year old Sherry cask