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Cocktail

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

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,
Angel's Envy

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.
Wild Common

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.
Whiskey in a glass

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.
Chicken Cock

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 Distilling

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.
Chattanooga 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

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.
Whiskey glass

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.
Misunderstood

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.
Gin and tonic

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

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

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.
Rum

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 Portland Pickles

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
Garrison Brothers

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.
The Shed Distillery

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

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

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 […]
Malibu

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.
Rum barrel

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

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 […]
Pouring a glass of whiskey.

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.
Patron

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.
Whiskey glass

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

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

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

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
Whiskey in a glass in a dark room

What does neat whiskey really mean?

If you’re new to the world of whiskey, you might not understand the term “neat.”
Chinola

Chinola Fresh Fruit Liqueurs is launching a Pineapple flavor

This tropical fruit-filled liqueur was made with the popular Dominican-grown MD2 pineapple.
Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon joins the popular 101 range of whiskeys

Fans of well-made,  versatile whiskies love the award-winning Wild Turkey 101, Recently, the beloved brand announced 8-Year-Old Bourbon will now be available throughout the US as a permanent expression in its lineup. Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon coldsnowstorm / istock Previously only available in select export markets, Wild Turkey 101 8-Year-Old Bourbon is finally making […]
Tequila drink

Our favorite tequila drinks, ranked

Tequila is a great spirit for mixing. It’s the base for some of the most well-known classic cocktails ever made.
Whiskey glass

Elijah Craig Bourbon celebrates being named the official Bourbon of the 2025 PGA Championship with a limited-edition whiskey

Elijah Craig and the PGA are partnering to launch a commemorative edition of its popular 94-proof Small Batch Bourbon.
The Macallan

The Macallan and Roca Brothers partner to launch whisky honoring the flavors of Hong Kong

The world has few names that are more prominent . It’s well-known for its classic range of expressions like Sherry Oak 12 Years Old, Double Cask 12 Years Old, and more. It’s also popular for its limited releases. Recently, the brand announced the launch of a new limited-edition expression made to pay tribute to the […]
Last Drop

Last Drop launches its 2025 Collection of rare whiskeys

The three whiskeys included highlight the pioneering aging methods used by distilleries worldwide, from Kentucky to Scotland to Japan.
Heaven Hill

Popularity for Hpnotiq is back thanks to early 2000s nostalgia

For those who somehow don’t remember Hpnotiq, it’s a liqueur made with a blend of “exotic fruit juices, premium vodka, and a touch of cognac.”
Royal Salute

Royal Salute releases 21-Year-Old Rio de Janeiro Polo Edition Scotch Whisky

This limited-edition expression is the seventh addition to the Polo Collection.
Bib & Tucker

Penelope Bourbon is launching a ready-to-pour Peach Old Fashioned

The Penelope Bourbon Peach Old Fashioned is a blend of the brand's award-winning straight bourbon, rye whiskey, peach bitters, and 100% pure maple syrup.
Buzzard’s Roost

Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey is launching a new double oak bourbon

This new expression from Buzzard’s Roost begins with a mash bill of 75% corn, 21% rye, and 4% malted barley.
Rum in a glass

Foursquare is launching Mark XXVIII Convocation Rum

This new limited-release expression is a 124-proof blend of two 14-year-old single blended molasses-based rums.
Whiskey in a glass by a fire

Booker’s Bourbon launches the first batch of 2025, “Barry’s Batch”

Barry Berish, the man the whiskey is named for, was a legendary figure at Jim Beam.
Whiskey in a glass in a dark room

Veritable Distillery is launching its first two spirits

The first two expressions from Veritable Distillery are Ship's Bell Bourbon and Southwick's American Gin.
Copperworks

Copperworks Distilling Co. launches Washington Peated Single Cask No. 497

This limited-release, single barrel American single malt whiskey was made with 100% Fritz variety barley sourced from Washington's Skagit Valley.
Rum cocktail

Our favorite rum drinks, ranked

If you love rum, then you absolutely need to know how to make these essential rum drinks and rum cocktails.
New Riff

New Riff is launching two new Silver Grove Specialty whiskeys

Created by Master Distiller Brin Sprance, these barrel-proof blended whiskeys highlight the craftsmanship that blending can bring to an expression.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana is raffling a flight of six Pappy Bourbon and Rye whiskeys

Bourbon expert Marc Abrams authenticated all the bottles and appraised the flight's value at upwards of $13,000.
Michter’s

Michter’s is once again releasing its popular 10 Year Kentucky straight bourbon

In collaboration with Master Distiller, Dan McKee, and its Master of Maturation, Andrea Wilson, Michter’s 10-Year Bourbon is set to hit stores.
World Whiskey Society

World Whiskey Society is collaborating with Ducks Unlimited on two new whiskeys

The brand is pairing with the organization to launch The Ducks Unlimited Special Edition 10-Year-Old Kentucky Bourbon and The Ducks Unlimited Shotgun.
Jim Beam

Jim Beam is launching a new pineapple-flavored bourbon

Jim Beam Pineapple is set to join the ranks of Jim Beam Honey, Jim Beam Apple, Jim Beam Peach, and more.