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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.
Whiskey pouring into a glass

What’s the difference between bourbon and Scotch, really?

Today we are sticking to two very different types of liquor. We’re talking about bourbon whiskey and Scotch whisky.
Benromach

Benromach is releasing an un-peated single malt Scotch with the perfect name

While it might be made using the same methods as the core range, it’s crafted with traditional malted barley as opposed to peat-smoked barley.
Nikka

Japanese whisky-maker Nikka celebrates 90 years of distilling with Nine Decades

It’s called Nikka Nine Decades, and it was crafted to celebrate the iconic Japanese whisky brand’s 90th birthday.
Bardstown Bourbon Company

Bardstown Bourbon Co. has an exclusive new straight bourbon whiskey — what to know

Bardstown is partnering with Blackberry Farm bourbon whiskey that was finished in Blackberry Farm Brewery Oxheart Stout barrels.
Booker's

Booker’s new batch of its popular bourbon celebrates Master Distillers — what to know

It’s a blend of bourbons produced on two different production dates that were stored in four different warehouses.
Brother's Bond Bourbon

Brother’s Bond is releasing a 7-year-old bottled-in-bond bourbon

It’s called Brother’s Bond 7-Year-Old Bottled In Bond Straight Bourbon and it’s a tribute to the industry-changing Bottled in Bond Act of 1897.
Penelope Bourbon

Penelope Bourbon launches rare Founders Reserve Whiskey

This straight wheat whiskey begins with a mash bill of 95% wheat and 5% malted barley.
Tequila OCHO

Tequila OCHO is releasing its first extra añejo since 2022

Matured for three years in ex-American whiskey barrels, it’s known for its memorable flavor profile.
Gimlet cocktails in coupe glasses

Up your cocktail game: How to make the perfect gin gimlet

Looking for an elegant, easy gin gimlet recipe? We've got one of the best.
Dirty martini

This is how to make the perfect dirty martini

If salt and brine are what you’re after, you’d probably prefer the dirty martini.
The House of Suntory

The House of Suntory just released its oldest blended whisky ever

It’s called Hibiki 40-Year-Old, and it shouldn’t be surprising that this is the oldest blended whisky in this renowned brand’s portfolio.
Knob Creek

Knob Creek is re-releasing its oldest whiskey to date

For those who aren’t Knob Creek enthusiasts, it’s an award-winning 18-year-old bourbon whiskey.
White cocktail

How to make the White Negroni, a French riff on the classic

While the classic Negroni has its history in the early 1900s, the White Negroni is a fairly contemporary take on the drink.
The Kraken/Tipsy Scoop

The Kraken Rum, Tipsy Scoop now now have a spiced rum ice cream (for a limited time)

It’s called Kraken Ship Wrecked and this limited-edition ice cream collaboration is available now from Goldbelly.
Diageo

Diageo releases 8 ‘Spirit Xchange 2.0’ special release whiskies — what to know

The theme this year is 'Spirited Xchange 2.0' and it’s a way for Diageo to showcase innovating and unique flavors.
Espolòn

Espolòn Tequila is releasing a seasonal tequila made with marigold extract

This first seasonal release from Espolòn, Flor de Oro, was inspired by the ofrendas of Día de los Muertos.
Redwood Empire

Redwood Empire Whiskey is releasing two new unique expressions

The first is Grizzly Beast Bourbon and the second is Rocket Top Rye.
Amaro

Amaro: Everything you ever wanted to know

Unsurprisingly Amaro translates to “bitter” in Italian (the plural form is Amari). It’s the perfect name for this liqueur.
Russell's Reserve

Russell’s Reserve just launched its highest proof whiskey yet

It’s called Russell’s Reserve Single Rickhouse 2024 – Camp Nelson B and it’s sure to be a sought-after addition to its family of whiskeys.
Blade and Bow

Blade and Bow is re-releasing a popular 22-year-old bourbon whiskey

The award-winning whiskey itself was matured for a full twenty-two years in charred American oak barrels using the Solera aging method.
Hotel Tango

Swiss Miss, Hotel Tango Distillery made a hot chocolate whiskey, your new favorite drink

It’s called Swiss Miss 'Shmallow and there just might not be a better whiskey to drink as you head into the holiday season.
Uncle Nearest

Uncle Nearest now has a lower proof whiskey designed for cocktails

It's called Nearest Green Tennessee Whiskey, it’s an 84-proof sippable, mixable expression.
Hudson Whiskey

Hudson Whiskey is releasing a limited-edition Calvados cask finished rye whiskey

Hudson Whiskey recently announced the release of a limited-edition unique whiskey. It’s called Hudson New York Rye Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish.
Tres Tribus

Tres Tribus releases limited-edition ancestral-style mezcal

Tres Tribus announced that it was releasing an ancestral-style mezcal to pay homage to the ofrendas to the dead on Día de los Muertos.
Stauning Whisky

Danish whisky brand Stauning releases limited-edition sherry finished rye whiskey

Its limited-edition Stauning Rye Whisky Sherry Cask Finish is the first release made specifically for American drinkers.
Westward Whiskey

Westward Whiskey releases a new limited-edition, Solera-aged expression

The second edition of Milestone begins with the brand’s 20-barrel Solera maturation system.
The Dalmore

The Dalmore releases extremely limited Cask Curation Series aged in port casks

As its name suggests, it’s the second release in a partnership with Portugal’s Symington Family Estates.
Whiskey in a glass next a person

Warm up with these bottled-in-bond whiskeys this fall

We believe that bottled-in-bond whiskey is the perfect fall spirit if you’re looking for the sweet spot between warming and balanced.
Astraea Gin

Astraea Gin launches the first American single malt gin

But this gin is unique because it’s made using the same grain as your favorite single malt Scotch whisky.
Johnnie Walker

Johnnie Walker is releasing a limited-edition whisky for the new season of Squid Game

Famed Scotch whisky-makers Johnnie Walker is releasing limited-edition versions of its iconic Black Label blended Scotch whisky for the Netflix show.
Philters

Partaking in sober October? Philters has the non-alcoholic spirits for you

Philters are non-alcoholic spirits for drinkers looking for an alternative to the high-ABV mezcals, whiskeys, and other spirits they usually see on shelves.
Widow Jane

Widow Jane Black Opal is a must-have for your whiskey collection

Widow Jane Black Opal is a limited release made from the brand's oldest and rarest whiskeys.
Milam & Greene

Milam & Greene released a new, unforgettable blend of straight bourbons

This limited-release whiskey is a blend of 49 barrels of bourbon.
Whiskey glass

Bib & Tucker Whiskey is releasing a 15-year-old limited-edition bourbon

It’s called Bib & Tucker The Golden Spike 15-Year-Old Bourbon and it’s an extremely rare bourbon that will be bottled one time and one time only.
Manhattan cocktail

Classic cocktails: How to make everyone’s favorite drinks

Not only are we going to give you the history of some of these timeless boozy gems, but we’re also going to give you recipes and step-by-step directions.
Campari Sprtiz

A perfectly made Campari Spritz is even better than its Aperol cousin

Using Campari as an alternative is a different story. Not only is Campari more than double the amount of alcohol, but it’s also a much more dominant flavor.
Foursquare

Famed rum brand Foursquare launched a new 16-year-old expression you need to try

It’s called Mark XXVI Magisterium and this 16-year-old single blended rum will join its Exceptional Cask series.
Whiskey in a glass in a dark room

The best cask strength bourbons to drink this fall

A popular bourbon style among enthusiasts, cask strength (or barrel proof or barrel strength) whiskey is bottled directly from the casks.
Boozy bubbly lemon French 75 cocktail

How to make a French 75, a great cocktail you’re (probably) overlooking

The French 75. Chances are, you're simply overlooking it. If that's you, we suggest giving it another look, because it's amazing.
Highball

These are our favorite ginger beer cocktails

The warming, spicy heat of the ginger beer adds an extra bold dimension to a variety of iconic cocktails.