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Laws Whiskey House

Laws Whiskey House releases a new bourbon in partnership with CU Athletics

It’s called Laws Whiskey House Black and Gold Select Straight Bourbon, and it gets its name from the colors that adorn the jerseys of the various sports teams at UC.
Fireball

Fireball is making a whisky using the tears of football fans

It’s called Crierball, and it’s being created to pay tribute to everything involved in gameday.
Las Vegas Distillery

Las Vegas Distillery is launching a single barrel blue corn bourbon

This single-barrel bourbon began with a mash bill of 75% blue corn, 15% rye, and 10% malted barley.
Jeptha Creed

Jeptha Creed releases Red, White & Blue Bourbon to benefit veterans

This is the third batch of this popular whiskey, and it will be available beginning on November 7 (just in time for Veterans Day on November 11).
Buffalo Trace

The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection of whiskey is back

For those new to the collection, it consists of the renowned distillery's rarest and finest whiskeys.
2BAR

Seattle’s 2BAR released its oldest bourbon yet

The result is a bold, complex, sippable 128-proof whiskey that starts with a nose of toasted vanilla beans, maple candy, and charred oak.
Manojo Mezcal

Chef Enrique Olvera is launching a mezcal

The brand's first mezcal is Manojo Mezcal Espadín which made with a seven—to nine-year-old Espadin agave base.
Breckenridge

Breckenridge Dad’s Stash Bourbon is being released to benefit “No-Shave November”

This whiskey was made for ‘No Shave November,’ an annual charity-driven event to honor Matthew Hill, a man who fought colorectal cancer.
Beer

Does beer expire? That’s a complicated question

When you crack open a can or bottle of beer, do you always look for the date it was produced to see if it’s still fresh? Probably not.
Whiskey splashing from a glass

The absolute best whiskeys for beginners: Our top picks

If thinking about all of these different whisks(e)y styles is giving you anxiety, that’s okay. We don’t blame you.
Rabbit Hole

Rabbit Hole Distillery launched 8-Year-Old Boxergrail Founder’s Collection

Rabbit Hole is only producing 1,200 bottles of this limited-edition whiskey.
Tobermory

Tobermory is releasing two award-winning single malt whiskies in the US

Established in 1798, it's known for its Tobermory and Ledaig lines of single malt Scotch whisky
Pouring a glass of whiskey

The best whiskeys under $100

Fear not: Socking your liquor cabinet with highly rated whiskeys isn’t as expensive as you think. And you can do it for less than $100.
Alma del Jaguar Tequila

Alma del Jaguar Nocturna Tequila was crafted to reflect the seasonal changes of its growing region

Its newest release is sweeter and spicier thanks to the wet autumn weather in Jalisco, Mexico.
https://www.reservebar.com/collections/don-gato-tequila

Comedic actor Danny McBride is launching his own tequila brand

It’s called Tequila Don Gato, and its name refers to a “legendary luchador” who had an affinity for cats.
Lost Lantern

Lost Lantern is launching a new line of single cask whiskeys

Recently, the brand announced not only one new expression but a whole collection.
New Riff Distilling

New Riff is launching a rye whiskey made with biscuit malt

It’s the newest release in the “New Riff High Note Series,” created to showcase unique barrel aging, limited releases, and other special expressions.
Whiskey in a glass in a dark room

Jim Beam is launching Baker’s High-Rye Bourbon

This 107-proof bourbon has a mash bill consisting of two times the amount of rye found in the other Baker’s bourbons.
J.P. Wiser's

J.P. Wiser’s is launching a 42-year-old whisky in the US

J.P. Wiser's 42-Year-Old Whisky was matured in a combination of Speyside single malt Scotch casks, Canadian oak barrels, and ex-bourbon barrels.
Deanston

Deanston Distillery is releasing a 20-year-old organic single malt whisky

Deanston 2002 Vintage Organic American Oak was made with 100% organic Scottish barley from sustainable, pesticide-free farmers.
Bladnoch

Bladnoch Distillery is launching a new line of peated Scotch whiskies

The collection itself consists of four unique single malt whiskies, each with a base of peat-smoked barley
FEW

FEW Spirits is releasing whiskey collaborations with musicians called Icons of Rock Collection

All three whiskeys are available in one collection for the first time ever.
Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort is releasing a gaming accessory that can dispense shots

It's aptly called the SoConsole and it's the only gaming console cover ever made that can store and dispense shooters
Clonakilty

Clonakilty Distillery is releasing its first single pot still Irish whiskey

It was triple distilled in copper pot stills before being matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, amontillado, and oloroso sherry casks.
Bruichladdich

Bruichladdich released its newest epically smoky single malt whisky, Octomore 15

The highly sought-after annual release, Octomore 15, isn't just one expression but a trio of ridiculously smoky single malt whiskies.
Old Commonwealth 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Old Commonwealth relaunches with a 10-year-old bourbon

Finally, after two decades, the brand is back with a new bourbon release.
Aviation cocktail

How to make the Aviation cocktail, a drink almost lost to history

There's one drink in particular that disappeared for decades and almost didn't come back at all. We're talking about the Aviation.
Gin cocktail

4 simple gin cocktails anyone can make (that taste delicious)

Some of the more iconic drinks include the gin and tonic and classic martini. But these aren’t the only simple, elegant, refreshing gin-based cocktails.
Rum

These are the best spiced rums to drink right now

Not all rums are created equal. Let us open your eyes to the joy that is spiced rum.
Jim Beam Winter Reserve

Just in time for the holidays, Jim Beam is launching a whiskey called Winter Reserve

This Kentucky straight bourbon is matured for six years in charred oak before being finished in toasted barrels.
Bunnahabhain

Bunnahabhain is releasing 30-year and 40-year single malt whiskies in the US

Both expressions were matured in ex-sherry casks and, while free of smoke, have the salty, coastal aromas and flavors of the island where they’re made.
Pouring whisky

10 fantastic single malt Scotch whiskies to warm you this fall

Fall is a season of reasonably warm days and chilly evenings. It’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy a warming dram.
Highland Park

Highland Park Whisky launched a new product design inspired by its archipelago home

In a nod to the natural beauty, neolithic art, and spirit of its home of Orkney, Highland Park has announced new packaging.
Safai Bourbon

Safai Bourbon is entering the whiskey market with a new single barrel bourbon

Distilled at New Riff Distillery in Newport, Kentucky, Safai Kentucky Straight Bourbon is the first release from the renowned whiskey innovator.
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker is releasing the perfect blended whisky for Après Ski

This limited-edition blended whisky is a collaboration between Johnnie Walker and luxury skiwear and lifestyle brand Perfect Moment.
Maverick Distilling

Maverick Distilling is releasing its first barrel-aged rum

The result is a complex, sippable 80-proof dark rum that begins with a nose of oak, fresh leather, and vanilla.
Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve’s newest release is finished in Madeira casks

Woodford Reserve Madeira Cask Finish is even more complex than the name suggests.
Raven B. Varona

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are launching an ultra-premium gin

This smooth, sippable, highly mixable premium gin is known for its mix of citrus, spice, and floral notes.
Clase Azul

Clase Azul is releasing an epic tequila for Día de Muertos

Made to pay homage to the music and atmosphere of Día de Muertos, this añejo tequila was matured for twenty-six months.
WhistlePig

Juggernaut is the newest whiskey in WhistlePig’s Boss Hog series

Not only is this the oldest rye whiskey ever released by WhistlePig, but it might also be the most unique.
Crown Royal

Crown Royal is launching a 31-year-old whisky

It’s called Crown Royal, Aged 31 Years, and is the oldest expression of the famous Canadian whisky brand.
Loch Lomond

Loch Lomond is launching a new series of single malt whiskies with a 16-year-old

The first expression was matured for sixteen years in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished for twelve months in ex-cognac barrels.
Whisky glass

Indian whisky brand Royal Tiger is releasing two new single malt whiskies

The two expressions are called Royal Tiger Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt and Royal Tiger Maharaja Single Malt,
Brugal

Brugal Rum is launching a new expression for coffee fans

Edición 02 gets its unique flavor from adding Dominican Arabica coffee and Brugal’s Aromatic Cask Toasting technique.
Monkey 47

Monkey 47 is releasing a new gin called Distiller’s Cut Edition 14

The German distillery is launching the fourteenth edition of its highly-regarded Distiller’s Cut Gin.
Milam & Greene

Milam & Greene is releasing a single barrel bourbon called Barn Owl

It’s called Barn Owl and was crafted to pay homage to these birds prevalent in Milam & Greene's home state of Texas.
Creole cocktail

Why we think the Creole cocktail is the perfect drink for fall

The Creole is made with whiskey, sweet vermouth, Bénédictine liqueur, and maraschino liqueur.
Cotillion cocktail

If you like whiskey, you need to try the Cotillion cocktail this autumn

First appearing in "The Stork Club Bar Book" by Lucius Beebe, this is a drink of bourbon, triple sec, aged rum, fresh orange juice, and fresh lemon juice.
Glasses of Scotch lined up

The absolute best Scotch for beginners: Our top picks

The world of Scotch is ripe with gateway bottles just waiting to be discovered.
El Tesoro

El Tesoro Tequila is releasing an expression finished in Basil Hayden barrels

The folks at El Tesoro took their Reposado tequila and finished it in Basil Hayden Toast barrels that were toasted and then flash-charred for a full six months.