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Whiskey gift guide: Give the present everyone wants this year

When it comes to holiday gift giving, you can't go wrong with whiskey. Check out these whiskies that make great stocking stuffers.
Thanksgiving dinner table at home.

The best Christmas beers to drink this holiday season

Santa would appreciate one of the best holiday beers of 2023 a lot more than cookies. Here are some of our favorites for season.
Beer

Beer 101: What’s the difference between an ale and a lager?

Know your beer! We dive into the similarities and differences between ale and lager
Jägermeister in a bottle next to a glass of it

Drambuie, Jagermeister, Schnapps, and more – our after-dinner liqueur guide

Drambuie, Jagermeister, Schnapps — the list of liqueurs is seemingly endless, but we'll help you find the best ones.
Chattanooga Whiskey

This newly released ‘rare’ single barrel whiskey is a limited edition – and less than $50 per bottle

Limited edition single barrel whiskey fior less than $50
Stout

The best imperial stout beer to drink this winter

These are the best imperial stout beer options for anyone who loves strong, dark beer.
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This $80 bottle of straight bourbon whiskey just won an award as the best spirit in the South

Old Dominick Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey just won an award as the best in the South - and it's only $80!
Wild Turkey

This new Wild Turkey bourbon is the brand’s highest-proof release ever (and its most expensive)

Wild Turkey is a household name in bourbon. Check out its most expensive, highest-proof offering.
TEQUILA FINALLY GETS A KICK IN THE PANTS - MATTHEW AND CAMILA MCCONAUGHEY INTRODUCE PANTALONES ORGANIC TEQUILA

Matthew McConaughey’s hit new tequila brand is selling out

This is everything you need to know about Matthew McCounaughey's new tequila brand.
Whisky

The whisky regions of Scotland: Each has its own history and flavor profile

From salty malts to smoky expressions, learn all about Scotch whisky and the different Scotland regions they come from.
Mai tai

We’ve got a sensational Mai Tai recipe you won’t want to stop making

Our Mai Tai recipe is incredibly simple, easily repeatable, and perfect for almost any occasion
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The white oak tree is in danger, and so is bourbon — here’s what the industry is doing about it

We've got enough white oak to make bourbon whiskey barrels for the next decade or so, but after that, the pickings are slim. This is what you need to know.
Beer Pint

Bad news for beer lovers: A new study says climate change is ruining your favorite drink

Hops are a vital ingredient in a quality beer, but climate change is affecting our supply. Here's what to know.
Dark Rum

Bourbon fans: These 8 dark rums are great adds to your liquor cabinet (because they’re a lot like bourbon)

If you want to branch out from bourbon, but still want a complicated, sophisticated drink, try dark rum. Specifically, these dark rums.
Bib & Tucker old fashioned

This creative old-fashioned recipe has two bitters and a unique bourbon that give it a campfire feel

Want an old fashioned that's unique and familiar at the same time? We've got one you'll love.
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Scotch whisky found in 800-year-old castle — believed to be the oldest Scotch in the world — will soon be for sale

Whiskey and whisky lovers alike would love to get their hands on the oldest Scotch whisky in existence, which will soon be up for auction.
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The best bourbon options under $100: They taste just as good as the expensive stuff

A good bourbon doesn't have to be expensive. These are the best bourbons you can buy for under $100.
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10 wheated whiskey and wheat bourbon bottles to try if you can’t get your hands on any Pappy Van Winkle bourbon

Can't get your hands on any Pappy Van Winkle? Give one of these other options a try.
Avion

This sidecar drink recipe has only 3 ingredients (so get yourself some good tequila!)

The sidecar drink is a timeless classic. Only three ingredients, it stands out when you have great tequila
Tequila with lemons

Tequila aging terms, demystified: Everything you want (and need) to know

There are so many different types of tequila. These are the aging terms you should know to pick out the right bottle.
Barrell Craft Spirits

Barrell Craft Spirits debuts first 100-proof bourbon, designed to be an accessible, ‘all-occasion’ whiskey

While Barrell Craft typically sells cask-strength bourbon, its newer offering has a much lower ABV.
Whisky

10 single malt scotch bottles: The rested and sherry-matured version

Here are the best sherry-finished and matured single malt Scotch whiskies you can buy.
Eagle Rare 25

Buffalo Trace releases its oldest Eagle Rare bourbon yet

Do you like Buffalo Trace bourbon? Eagle Rare just released its oldest bourbon ever.
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Know your liquor: All the bourbon terms you’ve never understood, finally explained

Learning about bourbon can be confusing, especially if you're not familiar with the lingo. This is what you need to know.
Stouts on a wall

Everything you ever wanted to know about bourbon barrel-aged stout beer

What is a barrel-aged stout? This is everything you've ever wanted to know.
Mijenta Tequila

This tequila from the highlands of Jalisco is the first certified b-corp tequila ever

Looking for tequila done right? This brand is the first certified b-corp tequila on earth
The Macallan Colour Collection

The Macallan Colour Collection is a traveling scotch collector’s dream come true

Macallan's new Colour Collection includes five single-malt Scotch whiskies.
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Halloween-themed beer: Trust us, you need these 8 beers in your life

Halloween-themed beer might not be something you've thought about, but these 8 beers are incredible.
Sprtiz

This tart twist on the Aperol spritz will be your favorite new cocktail — and we’ve got an amazing recipe

The aperol spritz is a classic drink, but rhubarb will elevate your spritz recipes.
Beer pint

This beer is made with recycled wastewater (and the company says you won’t be able to tell)

Climate change is making us think of how best to use nature's resources — which is why Devil's Canyon made a beer with recycled wastewater.
Union Horse Bottled in Bond Bourbon

Union Horse Distilling Co. unveils limited-edition, small-batch, bottled-in-bond bourbon whiskey

This bottled-in-bond bourbon will be a new seasonal release.
Tequila Mandala

MLB playoffs: The Dodgers have been eliminated, so they can’t celebrate with this team-favorite tequila

Though the Dodgers have been swept by the Diamondbacks in the MLB playoffs, the team's favorite tequila is still here.
Four glasses of freshly made Margarita cocktail decorated with limes on wooden table with shaker and limes.

Our margarita recipe is the only one you’ll ever need, we promise

Margaritas are a classic cocktail, and this margarita recipe will wow every time.
Whiskey

10 classic bourbon bottles and brands that will never go out of style

10 classic bourbon brands you should have on your home bar cart
Two glasses of Aperol spritz

Our Aperol spritz recipe is as close to perfect as you’ll find

Need a simple, great, repeatable Aperol spritz recipe? This one's for you, then!
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Buffalo Trace brings back old-timey whiskey brands not seen since Prohibition

Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is a must-have for whiskey enthusiasts
Bud Light

The Bud Light boycott movement comes for Taylor Swift, NFL’s Travis Kelce — this is why

The Bud Light boycott is coming after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
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Absinthe is mysterious and luscious – an expert tells us which bottles you should buy

Absinthe is mysterious and luscious — an expert tells us which bottles you should buy and add to your liquor cabinet.
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Foraging gets tipsy: How to make an old fashioned and 5 more cocktails with easily foraged items

Want to make an old fashioned in what may be the most old fashioned way ever? Try foraging for your ingredients!
Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola used A.I. to create its next big drink because that’s ‘what the future tastes like’

Coca-Cola, long famous for its century-old recipe, is utilizing A.I. to create its next big drink
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Take a break from pumpkin beer: The best Oktoberfest beers to drink this fall

Pumpkin beer may get all the hype in the fall season, but these Oktoberfest beers should be on your list to try.
Campfire whisky

10 smoky scotch whisky options to make those fall campfires magical

Scotch whisky can be a lot to handle, but these smoky scotch whisky options go down smooth as silk.
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Whiskey upgrade: How to fat wash your favorite whiskey or bourbon to add new depths of flavor

Ever heard of fat-washing? It's a great way to add interesting flavors to any whiskey or bourbon
Cantera Negra

Kick off Hispanic heritage month with these 2 incredible tequila drink recipes from mixologist Javier Ramirez

Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15, but these two tequila drink recipes are sensational all year long
Rye whiskey

10 rye whiskey bottles we love: You should have at least one on your bar shelf

Rye whiskey is complex and wonderful, and these are the bottles you should have on your bar shelf.
A glass of gin

10 floral gin options to help make what’s left of summer truly epic

Gin is a liquor with a lot of nuance and subtlety. Most people overlook how complex gin can be, and these floral gin options prove a point.
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This $25 book can make you a more creative, expert home bartender (really!)

There's one book that unlocks the secrets of home mixology and bartending, and this is it
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How to drink bourbon like a pro: A beginner’s guide

Tasting bourbon (and all whiskeys) is done in steps. It’s more than just drinking and thinking.
Coors Light Chill Throne

Coors Light ‘Chill Throne’ is the silliest tailgating chair ever – and it’s $750

Coors Light has made the "Chill Throne," a limited-edition tailgating chair it plans to sell for $750

11 single malt whiskies that aren’t Scotch (but are still great)

Even though they're most often thought of, Scotland isn't the only place to make single malt whiskies. Here are seven from other places around the world.