The Manly Mimosa: Sparkling Wine Cocktails for the Refined Gentleman
With warm weather drinking holidays upon us, it is time to redefine sparkling wine cocktails. Check out these takes on the manly mimosa.
How to Make Rum Cake: Yo Ho Yo Ho, a Pirate’s Cake for Me
It's delicious, boozy, and pretty easy to make. Here's how to make your very own rum cake and then make it even better by adding maple syrup.
Southwestern Stuffed Mushrooms Are a March Madness Slam Dunk Snack
With March Madness just around the corner (Selection Sunday is March 16), it’s never too early to start thinking about a watch party. This particular recipe comes to us from Andrés Dangond, executive chef of Lynx Grills.
Small But Mighty Delicious: A Pleasant Cornish Game Hen Recipe
The tiny cousin of the chicken is a delicious option for when you want a single serving. Here’s how to cook Cornish game hens in one delicious chef-inspired recipe.
This Pulled Pork Walking Taco Recipe Is a Delicious Twist on Frito Pie
Portable pork is the best kind of pork, which is why you need to know how to make this pulled pork walking taco.
You Need to Know How to Make (Healthy) Bacon Soup
Eating for your health doesn't mean ignoring the best things in life, as long as they're high-quality. Take this bacon soup recipe from chef Seamus Mullen, for example.
How Changing Your Diet Can Change Your Life
On this episode of The Manual podcast, celebrity chef Seamus Mullen dishes on how he changed his diet and improved his life — and how you can, too.
Hendrick’s Gin Launches a Second Expression Called Orbium
Orbium is a new gin that builds on Hendrick’s Gin’s penchant for the peculiar. Orbium, previously only available in limited amounts in the United Kingdom, is now available in the United States (also in limited amounts).
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Now Comes Aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks (But Good Luck Getting Some)
Angel’s Envy Oloroso Sherry Cask is the first new release from the brand in six years. To try and get your hands on a bottle, you’re going to have to be a member of 500 Main, the Angel’s Envy loyalty platform.
Your Guide to Perfectly Portable Flask Cocktails
Flask cocktails are a great way to up your game when hiking, camping, or just going to a place where you'll need a little nip.
Flying Dog Brewery is Bringing THC-Infused Beer to Maryland
THC-infused beer — the first of which is named Hop Chronic IPA — is the first of what is likely to be many collaborations between Flying Dog Brewery and Green Leaf Medical Cannabis. "In a way, the cannabis industry is a lot like the craft beer movement was a few decades ago."
Brown-Forman Introduces New Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve Bourbon
Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is the second release from Brown-Forman’s newest bourbon brand in 20 years. This latest release, which comes in at 100 proof (the original is 82.2 proof), will roll out to 12 states starting in January 2019 and feature updated package design.
Drake, aka Champagne Papi, Launches Mod Sélection Champagne
Mod Sélection is the second collaboration between Canadian rapper Drake and spirits industry mogul Brent Hocking. Produced in the Valee de Marne region of France since 1892, this Champagne was, according to the brand, previously only available to the “political and industry elite” of France.
Dogfish Head Releases First-Ever Whiskey Called Alternate Takes
Craft beer kings Dogfish Head have released their first whiskey, Alternate Takes: Volume 1. We can expect even more releases and expansion beyond the East Coast. Here's everything we know right now.
Impossible Foods is Back with a Tastier Impossible Burger 2.0
The Impossible Burger 2.0 is "juicier, tastier, and more nutritious" than the original, which captivated diners with its flavor and similarity to real meat.
Is Royal Tokaji’s Essencia the Most Luxurious Wine in the World?
Royal Tokaji Wine Company's Essencia wine is expensive, sweet, and worth every penny. Why? Because it involves a little bit of fungus and a whole lot of sugar.
The Best Way to Start 2019 is with a Box of High-Quality Meat from Porter Road
With the new year upon us, it's time to hit reset on bad eating habits and instead embrace high-quality meats, like those from Porter Road. Delivery will make sticking to that resolution so much easier.
Everything You Need to Know about Sun Basket Meal Kit Delivery Service
Sun Basket offers 18 different weekly meals made of sustainably-sourced meats and organic produced. To see how well it worked, we tried out Sun Basket’s meals. Here’s what we found.
Booker’s 30th Anniversary Bourbon is a Celebration of Booker Noe’s Legacy
The last special release of the year from Booker's, Booker's 30th Anniversary Bourbon, is a tribute to the man that started it all: Booker Noe, Beam’s former master distiller and father to current master distiller, Fred Noe.
KFC Made a Log That Smells Like Fried Chicken (We’re Not Kidding)
Ever wanted your fireplace to smell like fried chicken without wasting a wing? Now, with the new KFC Fire Log, your wish can come true.
Block 16 Brings Some of the Best of Non-Vegas Restaurants to Las Vegas
Block 16 is a new urban food hall located in The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas which features six high-profile restaurant concepts. Block 16 features top eateries from cities all across the U.S., including Portland, New Orleans, Nashville, and New York City.
How to Make the Best Swedish Meatballs and Sauce
Making Swedish meatballs is easier than putting together any single piece of Ikea furniture. This recipe (which includes the demi-glace, meatball sauce, and spaetzle for a complete meal) comes to us from the book, Northern Hospitality, by Andrew and Briana Volk of the Portland Hunt + Alpine Club.
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson on Harlem, the Kitchen, and Kevin Love
Chef Marcus Samuelsson, the famed co-creator of Red Rooster, dishes on his show, 'No Passport Required,' and being involved in a new Banana Republic campaign with NBA star Kevin Love.
Cinnamon Hot Toddy Bread Pudding Is the Perfect Way to End a Meal
Your bread pudding will never be the same once you add one special ingredient to it. This recipe — rounded out with cinnamon, pecans, bourbon-soaked raisins, and bourbon-spiked caramel sauce — comes to us from Garrison Brothers Distillery.
Rhetoric 25-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey is On Its Way
The newest release from the Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company, Rhetoric 25, is here. It will be the last super-aged bourbon released from the distillery under the Rhetoric name.
How and Why You Should Learn to Smoke Cheese
Up the ante for the next party by learning how to smoke cheese the right way. This simple and delicious method comes courtesy of Oklahoma Joe's.
A Clear (and Sustainable) Bloody Mary Exists and You’re Going to Want to Try It
Making a sustainable and clear Bloody Mary is easier than you think. Here's how, The 18th Room, a new speakeasy in New York City, does it on its menu.
Sierra Nevada and Breweries Everywhere are Brewing Beer to Help California Wildfire Survivors
Sierra Nevada is pledging to help their neighbors with this new beer and hopes that every other brewery in the country will, too.
Smothered, Covered, and Married: The Waffle House Food Truck Will Cater Your Wedding
Like it diced, peppered, country-style, or all of the above? It doesn't matter when the Waffle House Food Truck rolls up. Have the most memorable wedding ever by getting the Waffle House to cater your event. You won't be disappointed.
Best Cyber Monday Deals on Travel Accessories
Don't waste time scouring the web for the right brand or the right price — we’ve done all that for you, searching for the best Cyber Monday deals on travel accessories you might need for all the adventures we know you’re planning for 2019.
Best Black Friday Deals on Travel Accessories
Don't waste time scouring the web for the right brand or the right price — we’ve done all that for you, searching for the best Black Friday deals on travel accessories you might need for all the adventures we know you’re planning for 2019.
One Kentucky Bar Bar is Selling Pappy Van Winkle at Cost for ‘Pappy Thanksgiving’
Never tried Pappy Van Winkle? Chevy Chase Inn in Lexington, Kentucky, is selling it at cost for one day only.
Everything You Need to Know About Firstleaf Wine Club
Firstleaf wine club offers up affordable wine options from around the world, an easy-to-navigate site, and an approach that focuses on value. Here's our full review.
What is a Boilermaker? A Brief History and the Best Boilermaker Combos
At its simplest, a boilermaker is a beer and a shot, taken together, in one of a few different ways. But how did this simple pairing come to be named a boilermaker? Is there a right way to drink it? What kind of shot do you take with your beer?
Kleos Is Ready to Bring the Glory Back to Greek Spirits
Kleos is the first luxury spirit brand in Greece and you need to know about it. The spirit is made from mastiha, a resin that is secreted by the mastiha (or skinos) tree, which can only be found in one place in the world: Greece’s fifth-largest island, Chios.
Would You Take a Sip of the World’s Strongest Beer?
Weighing in at a staggering 67.5 percent alcohol by volume, Brewmeister's Snake Venom is the current record holder for the world's strongest beer.
Craigellachie is Giving Away 51-Year-Old Whisky for Free
Craigellachie is doing something a little crazy: giving away 51-year-old whisky for free. Starting in London, the Speyside distillery will be launching a pop-up bar, Bar 51, that will give select guests — chosen via raffle drawing — a chance to have a dram of the coveted whisky.
Have a Badass Story? You Could Win $5,000 from Dragon’s Milk Stout
From now until November 13, Dragon’s Milk, a bourbon barrel-aged stout made by New Holland Brewing Company, is running the #ShareALegend contest, a chance for people with epic stories to share them and maybe even win some cash.
Missing Your Favorite Food from Home? Goldbelly Will Deliver It to You
You don’t have to worry about missing out on your favorite foods just because you’ve moved across the country. Goldbelly is working to solve that issue by shipping some of the country’s most iconic foods to your door — sometimes in as little time as 24 hours.
Pick Your Poison: 4 Killer Wines for Halloween
Pick up these wines for Halloween and bring 'em to whatever costume party you've been talked into attending. It's good to come prepared with your own booze.
Everything You Need to Know About HomeChef Meal Kit Delivery Service
HomeChef offers up 18 different options for meals every week, allowing you to customize to your taste and budget. We reviewed HomeChef meal kits. Here's what we learned.
Learn All About Indian Whiskies with Paul John Whisky
According to master distiller Michael D'Souza, Paul John Whisky is proof that good single malt can be made anywhere in the world. What you may not know is that India has been consuming and producing whisky a ton of whisky for quite a while.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cocktail Party Etiquette Episode
Ever wanted to know what true cocktail party etiquette was? What about going to a cocktail bar? Check out the latest episode of The Manual podcast to learn about all of that from Hendrick's Gin ambassador Mattias Horseman!
Jackpot: Jack Daniel’s Launches New Tennessee Tasters’ Selection
The Tennessee Tasters' Selection was picked by the people that know Jack Daniel's better than anyone else. Limited to around 24,000 bottles for each release, the collection will be sold at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, as well as select stores throughout the state.
Keep Oktoberfest Going Year-Round with Jaegerschnitzel
No meal better encapsulates Oktoberfest than Jaegerschnitzel. German for “Hunter’s schnitzel," Jaegerschnitzel is a breaded and fried pork cutlet topped with a mushroom gravy and served with spaetzle, a type of German egg noodle. This Jaegerschnitzel recipe is just the thing for you.
The New Little Book Whiskey Release is a True Winner that Won’t Last Long
The second chapter in the Little Book line of whiskies from Jim Beam is destined to be a great addition to the lineup. Here's why.
This Mouth-Watering Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is Perfect for Your Next Tailgate
Put your chef skills to work this football season and blow your friends freakin’ minds with this easy-to-make buffalo chicken mac and cheese casserole. It's easy, delicious, and feeds a crowd.
Taiwan’s Kavalan Whisky Introduces New Expression Designed for Mixing
The newest Kavalan whisky to hit our shores, Distillery Select, is a celebration of Master Blend Ian Chang’s achievements.
Whisky Is Coming: All Men Must Drink This ‘Game of Thrones’ Scotch
In partnership with HBO, international beverage company Diageo is releasing a series of special-edition Game of Thrones whiskies, starting with White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a new blend of single malt Scotch whiskies meant to evoke the harsh winters (and the denizens) north of The Wall.
Great American Beer Fest 2018 Shows Off America’s Best Brews
If there is something that the United States has excelled at in the last couple of decades, it’s making great craft beer. That skill was on show last week at the 32nd annual Great American Beer Festival, wherein 306 medals were awarded to 280 breweries.