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New Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Release Out in September

This year, the name is much easier to say.
Mizunara Cask Whiskey

Angel’s Envy Releases Special New Mizunara Cask Whiskey

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Angel's Envy's Founder's Day on 8/19, the distillery released a new bourbon finished in Japanese Mizunara oak casks.
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Elijah Craig Adds Toasted Barrel Expression to its Range

The latest toasted barrel release comes from Elijah Craig, a dependable bourbon brand produced at Heaven Hill in Kentucky.
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Hudson Whiskey Relaunches with New Look, New Whiskey

Things have been relatively quiet from Tuthilltown, but the distillery revealed some big news in recent days.
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6 Coffee Liqueurs and Spirits to Drink Right Now

Looking for a little extra buzz in your booze? Check out these coffee liqueurs and spirits for new and fun ways to jazz up your morning joe or your nightly cocktails.
Canadian Club 42 Year Old

Canadian Club Releases a 42-Year-Old Whisky

Canadian Club's newest limited-edition whisky is a 42-year-old release dedicated to the dock workers who kept the whisky flowing during Prohibition.
The Balvenie Compendium

The Final Chapter of The Balvenie Compendium Now Available

The Balvenie has announced that the final chapter in its Compendium series, The Balvenie DCS Compendium Chapter Five "Malt Master’s Indulgence," will be released this month for a cool $80,000. This series is comprised of various vintages that are personally selected by malt master David Stewart.
Sazerac de Forge Cognac

Sazerac Brings Cognac Back to New Orleans

Four centuries ago, the Sazerac family owned vineyards and a distillery in the Cognac region of France and established the Sazerac de Forge cognac house. And now Sazerac is reviving this brand with its Sazerac de Forge & Fils “Finest Original” Cognac
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Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Collaborates with Utah Cheese Maker

Basil Hayden's Bourbon, part of the Jim Beam Small Batch collection, has taken this one step further by collaborating on a new cheese with Utah cheese maker Beehive Cheese.
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2 New Whiskey-Beer Collaborations to Drink Now

There are two new barrel-aged beers available just in time for the holidays, both from craft breweries that have collaborated with some top-tier whiskey distilleries.
Shake Shack ShakeMeister Burger

Shake Shack Relaunches the ShackMeister Burger

The latest is the relaunch of the ShakeMeister Burger, which is basically a ShackBurger topped with crispy beer-marinated shallots.
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9 American Amari to Drink Now

There is a vibrant and growing American amaro category, with many expressions made using herbs and spices that are native to the area in which they are produced.
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Dewar’s Launches New Scotch Finished in Mezcal Casks

Overall, this is a nice sipping whisky that would also work quite well in a simple drink like a highball.
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Chef Andrew Zimmern Talks Food and Politics

The Manual had the chance to ask Zimmern about global food availability, climate change, and whether or not you can separate the culinary from the political.
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Jack Daniel’s Announces the Return of Coveted Single Barrel Heritage Barrel

For 2019, Jack Daniel's is once again releasing a single barrel "Heritage Barrel." This special release comes from just under 200 barrels and will be the last Heritage Barrel for the foreseeable future.
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Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible World Whisky of the Year Winners Announced

Jim Murray has announced his winner of the World Whisky of the Year, and the Sazerac company has come out on top with not only the winner, but both runners-up as well.
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Jim Beam American Stillhouse is Now on Airbnb

Ever wanted to stay on a distillery's grounds (and drink the booze that is made there)? From now until the end of the year, the Jim Beam American Stillhouse is up on AirBnb for one-night stays.
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Dictador 2 Masters Takes Luxury Rum to a New Level

The newest release from Columbian distillery Dictador, 2 Masters is a collaboration with Barton 1792 Distillery. At $2,000 per bottle, it isn't for everyone, but those who do get it will know that their rum has not been tampered with thanks to extra security.
Octomore 10s Lineup 2019

Bruichladdich Distillery Unveils its New Octomore Scotch Whisky Series

Bruichladdich is a modern distillery that uses old equipment, and that tends to do things a bit differently than its contemporaries. For this year's four releases in the annual Octomore range, the distillery has done something a little different.
Westland Distillery Barley Research Pale Malt

Westland Distillery Creates New Fellowship for Barley Research

One of the pioneers of the American single malt whiskey movement, Seattle's Westland Distillery has established a research fellowship at Washington State University’s Bread Lab in the Skagit Valley to better understand how barley affects whiskey.
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The Best New-School Kentucky Distilleries

The number of Kentucky distilleries is growing every year. Here are some of the best new-school distilleries making high-quality products.
Flor de Cana V Generaciones Rum

Flor De Cana Celebrates 130 Years With 30-Year-Old V Generaciones Rum

With over a century of history, Flor de Cana, a Nicaraguan rum brand, is releasing something special in their 130th year: V Generaciones.
Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Wheat Whiskey

Woodford Reserve Adds a Wheat Whiskey to the Distillery’s Core Range

Woodford Reserve's newest release, a wheat whiskey, joins a small contingent of wheat whiskeys available in the U.S. market. Don't confuse this new wheat whiskey with a wheated whiskey.
The Clover Bobby Jones Whiskey Collection

Why Clover Whiskey Can Only Be Found at Select Golf Clubs

Looking for a special sipper for the next time you're on the links? Check out The Clover Whiskey series, which is a golf course-exclusive release. Fore ... fingers, please.
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