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Kona Brewing Wants to Kick-Start Your Beach Bod with a New Light Beer

Say aloha to Kanaha, a new beer from Kona Brewing Company. This sessionable blonde ale is perfect for the beach (or pretending that you're at one).
Triforce IPA Second Self

Save Hyrule by Harnessing the Power of the Zelda-Themed Triforce IPA!

Ever wanted to take your love of the Zelda series to the next level (without wearing green tights)? Triforce IPA by Second Self Beer Company is your chance.
smokey whiskey

5 American-Made Smokey Whiskeys to Enjoy with Barbecue

Beer is a great accompaniment to any grilling sesh, but sometimes you need something stronger — like these great smokey whiskeys from the U.S.
Cocktail Provisions Old Forester

Old Forester Launches New Cocktail Provisions Collection

The Cocktail Provisions collection — which includes bitters an syrups — is the first lineup of non-spirit products made by Old Forester since 1870.
wine machine

These Hotel Rooms Come with Wine Machines and We Can’t Wait to Book a Stay

The Confidante Miami Beach has introduced Plum wine machines, forever changing the “I’m feeling lazy but still want wine” game.
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Liquor is Quicker at NYLO’s Willy Wonka-Themed Cocktail Factory

Explore a candy cocktail wonderland at this Willy Wonka-themed pop-up bar. Here, the snozzberries taste like snozberries (and Jägermeister).
titos vodka cordial

Tito’s Vodka Partners with Candy Company for Boozy New Treats

Who wouldn't love vodka-infused candy? Thanks to a new collaboration with Austin-based Tito's Vodka and the famously sweet Sugarfina, we can have it.
coffee massage

Not a Morning Person? You Should Really Get a Coffee Massage

A coffee massage is the perfect way to become both relaxed and invigorated. We tried the The Espresso Scrub, Rub, and Chug at The Godfrey hotel in Chicago.
sake pairing

Food and Sake Pairings that aren’t Traditional Japanese Dishes

Sake and sushi were made for each other, but Japanese rice wine goes with a lot more than traditional dishes. These other sake pairings will blow your mind.
18 year old liquor

You Should Drink These 18-Year-Old Liquors in 2022

A new year may mean a new you, but that doesn’t mean that what’s in your glass should be new. Check out these must-have 18-year-old liquors.
cannon's smoke cocktail

The Manual’s Favorite Cocktails of 2022 (with Recipes)

We've shaken, stirred, and sipped a lot of drinks this year. Check out this list of our favorite cocktails of 2022, complete with recipes.
Last Drop 1971 scotch whiskey blend

The 2017 Scotch Whisky Blend of the Year is Only $3,999

The Last Drop 1971 aged 45 years before being bottled. This unique concoction was named Scotch Whisky Blend of the Year in Jim Murray's 2017 Whisky Bible.
angels envy

Should You Pick Up the New Cask Strength Bourbon from Angel’s Envy?

The newest release from Angel’s Envy distillery is a cask strength bourbon finished in port barrels — but is it worth hunting down?
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2 New Irish Whiskeys to Try this Holiday Season

Need a little more Irish whiskey in your life? Check out these recent release: Caskmates IPA Edition, a new variant from Jameson, and The Sexton.
canadian whisky

A Beginner’s Guide to Canadian Whisky

There's no one better person to tech you about Canadian whisky than the guy who wrote literally the book on it: Davin de Kergommeaux.
blitzen chiller

Could the Blizten Be the Most Ingenious Drink Cooler Ever?

Blitzen is the cooler of your dreams. This unique device, which attaches to the top of your car, chills your hooch on the drive home from the store.
A Casa Noble tequila barrel stack.

Have a Little Money Left Over This Year? Treat Yourself with Casa Noble Selección del Fundador Volume II

Casa Noble Selección del Fundador Volume II is the holiday gift you need to gift yourself. Granted, it comes with a $1,500 price tag.
Whiskey Feast

When Whiskey and Food Come Together, Everybody Wins

The same folks behind Bacon and Beer Classic brought us Whiskey Feast, a day-long event filled with small bites, cocktails, and doughnut walls (seriously).
crash pads

Don’t Want to Go Home? This Bar Lets You Order a Crash Pad

Closing time: You don't have to go home, but you can stay here in a crash pad. And by here, we mean the Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge in New York City.
bourbon brown butter coleslaw

You’ll Want to Put This Bourbon Brown Butter Coleslaw on Everything

Chef Matt Bolus from Gertie's at The 404 Kitchen in Nashville, Tennessee, serves up the best coleslaw. Ever. And we got his recipe.
coravin

Never Waste a Bottle of Wine Again with a Coravin

Coravin is a pricey, but useful, wine opener that saves opened bottles from spoiling. The innovative device lets you pour wine without popping the cork.
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Shut Up and Give Me Murder: How True Crime Podcasts Successfully Blend Comedy and Murder

Not everyone can approach a true crime podcast in a funny way. Check out how the team behind Crime in Sports and Small Town Murder make it work!
ves spirits gin

This New Gin Claims It Won’t Give You a Hangover

V.E.S. Spirits is a relatively new booze company out of Australia. Founder Darryl Tombleson says that their gin will live you hangover-free.
jim beam decantor

Need Bourbon? This Jim Beam Smart Decanter Will Pour It for You (for Six Months)

Meet JIM, a smart decanter from Jim Beam voiced by seventh-generation distiller Fred Noe. It lives to serve a sole purpose: pouring bourbon.
bowmore

Bowmore Releases Vintner’s Trilogy, Marrying the Best of Wine and Whisky

One of the oldest Scotch whisky companies has released the impressive Vintner's Trilogy, tripling our excitement for drinking whisky.
miracle holiday pop up bar cocktails

It’s a Miracle! Popular Holiday Pop-Up Bar Goes Global

The famous holiday pop-up bar, Miracle, is back and bigger than ever. The Christmas cheer will be available in over 50 cities for 2017.
little book

Jim Beam’s Little Book Bourbon Review

Eighth generation distiller Freddie Noe has released his first whiskey, Little Book, a nod to the Noe family and the connection to Jim Bean and Knob Creek.
budweiser

Budweiser Moves Forward with Plans to Brew Beer in Space

Budweiser is moving forward with plans to launch barley into space aboard a SpaceX CRS-13 rocket. One small step for barley, one giant leap for beer-kind.
Newton Vineyards

Expand Your White Wine Palate with Unfiltered Chardonnay

Unfiltered wine can provide a complex collection of flavors. Find out why you should be adding Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay to your next wine shopping trip.
Tequila shots

Clearly Tasty: Hornitos Releases Cristalino, Its Newest Tequila Expression

Hornitos' Cristalino may look like an unaged tequila, but it is anything but. The latest expression is aged and filtered to remove the natural coloring.
tiki cocktails

Tiki Cocktails to Make You Forget It’s Getting Cold AF

It's cold outside, but you can use these tiki cocktails to warm right up. Since summer has gone away, we're just going to bring it back in a glass.
hendricks

Hendrick’s Gin and The BoomCase Collaborate on the Most Peculiar Speaker System Ever

Audiophiles and gin lovers unite! Hendrick's Gin and The BoomCase crafted a unique sound system that doubles as a suitcase and gin tea set.
shacksbury cider

Shacksbury Cider Launches Special Release Honoring Paul Newman

The Shacksbury cider company released a one-of-a-kind cider that, like the late Paul Newman himself, gives back to charity.
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Chrome Dreams Wine Looks Good Enough to Drive

Chrome Dreams, produced by Tank Garage Winery in Napa, is a Cabernet Sauvignon-blend. However, the coolest thing about this car-inspired wine is its bottle.
Westward Whiskey

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey has a Pacific Northwest Soul

House Spirits, the Oregon-based company that brought us Aviation Gin, is back at it with the smooth, malty Westward American Single Malt Whiskey.
Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey

Uncle Nearest is a Whiskey Named After the First African-American Master Distiller in U.S.

The story of Uncle Nearest, the country's first African-American master distiller, has come to light, and with it, a brand-new whiskey from Tennessee.
aged rum

If You Love Whiskey, You’ll Love this Aged Rum

If you've never had aged rum before, you're missing out. Avid whiskey drinkers will enjoy Flor de Caña’s 25-year-old expression.
mozarella bar

Why Every Cheese-Lover Needs to Visit a Mozzarella Bar

If you are a fromage fanatic or a cheese-chaser, your culinary life is not complete without a trip to Obica, a real-life mozzarella bar.
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Skip the Blue Stuff and Sip Destillaré Orange Curaçao Instead

Destillaré Orange Curaçao is the perfect cocktail complement and quite the contrast to the neon blue, bottom-shelf Curaçao you find at most bars.
patron

This Patron Tequila Release Was the Fanciest We’ve Ever Seen

Two giants in their respective industries, Patron (tequila) and Lalique (crystal), have come together to create a something special.
Code Name Mixology best bars in tokyo

Craft and Innovation by the Glassful: The Best Bars in Tokyo

Tokyo is a wonderland when it comes to drinking. Here are our picks for some of the best bars in Tokyo with a cocktail focus.
novo fogo colibri

Novo Fogo Launches New Cachaça Expression Aged in Brazilian Teak Barrels

Novo Fogo's newest cachaça has been aged in two different kinds of wood: American oak and the extremely rare amburana, aka Brazilian teak.
Jeffersons Ocean Aged at Sea

Set Sail with Jefferson’s Ocean, a Bourbon Aged at Sea

Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea has been everywhere, man. The bourbon spends time maturing on a boat, which adds its unique flavor and color.
van winkle bourbon

Pappy’s Back: What You Need to Know About the New Van Winkle Bourbons

Pappy is back! Buffalo Trace just announced the new batch of Van Winkle Bourbon releases. Here's everything you need to know about these coveted bottles.
matcha cocktails

Be a Matcha Matcha Man and Whip Up These 4 Matcha Cocktails

Matcha isn't just great as a hot tea beverage. It's also damn good in cocktails. Try your hand at one of theses four matcha cocktail recipes.
the macallan

The Macallan Releases New Scotch Whisky: Edition No. 3

The Macallan Edition No. 3 is a sweet and aromatic collaboration between master whisky maker Bob Dalgarno and master perfumist Roja Dove.
Suntory Yamazaki Distillery, japanese whisky

5 Exceptional Non-Age Statement Japanese Whiskies You Need Now

Japanese whisky is just as fine as Kentucky Bourbon. If you've never had non-age statement Japanese whisky before, you're missing out.
ancho reyes

Ancho Reyes is the Perfect Spicy Liqueur to Warm Up Your Cocktails this Season

Get the story behind Ancho Reyes and Ancho Reyes Verde, two chile liqueurs rocking the cocktail world, and make your own spicy, boozy hot chocolate .
Cucumber Vodka

Kick Back with these 5 Killer Cucumber Vodka Cocktails

Flavored vodka doesn't have to be ridiculous, just delicious. Learn to use Prairie Organic Cucumber Vodka in these five refreshing cocktails.
beertails Michelada

Have Your Japanese Beer and Mix It, Too, with Kirin Ichiban Beertails

Why not mix up a few Kirin Ichiban beertails (beer cocktails) the next time you want something light, refreshing, and delicious?