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Christopher Osburn

Christopher Osburn

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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professionally for almost twenty years. In that time, he has traveled all over the world from San Diego to Sydney in search of mouthwatering food, frosty beer, exciting cocktails, and complex whiskeys and other spirits. He has the pictures to prove it.

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Woodford Reserve

Woodford Reserve launches New Distillery Series: Chocolate Whisper Redux 139.4

The Distillery Series was created to push the brand's innovative and creative boundaries.
Pronghorn

Pronghorn launched a bourbon matured in Madagascar vanilla extract-soaked cognac casks

This whiskey was made to pay homage to the sometimes overlooked Edmond Albius, the Malagasy botanist and vanilla cultivation pioneer of the 1800s.
Frey Ranch

Frey Ranch is launching an unmalted barley whiskey

This is the latest addition to the brand’s popular Single Grain Series.
Rémy Martin V.S.O.P ‘This is My City’ Limited-Editions

Rémy Martin is launching V.S.O.P This is My City Limited-Editions

This limited-edition V.S.O.P. series pays homage to four cities with innovative, creative bottle designs.
Trulussó Tequila

New premium craft tequila TRULUSSÓ is launching

This new line of premium tequilas is distilled twice and bottled at Feliciano Vivanco distillery (NOM 1414) in Arandas, Jalisco, Mexico.
Bulleit

Bulleit Frontier Whiskey is launching a bottled-in-bond bourbon

Distilled in the spring of 2017, Bulleit Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon was made with the brand's same high-rye mash bill.
The Macallan

The Macallan is launching Folio 8, the newest expression in its Archival Series

This soon-to-be highly sought-after single malt whisky was matured in a combination of first-fill and refill European oak sherry casks.
Tequila in shot glass next to a slice of lime

Tequila vs. vodka: Exploring the key differences between two popular spirits

It’s time to find out what really sets tequila apart from vodka.
Kavalan

Kavalan Whisky is launching Rare Palo Cortado Cask

It was matured in Palo Cortado sherry casks from Spain's Sherry Triangle.
Sullivans Cove

Sullivans Cove is releasing 18 Year Old ‘Old & Rare’ Whisky

It matured for a full eighteen years and one month in a single 200l American oak ex-bourbon barrel.
A. Smith Bowman

A. Smith Bowman’s Cask Strength Bourbon is back for the fourth time

Each barrel is hand-selected by A. Smith Bowman's Distiller David Bock and matured for at least ten years.
Maker's Mark

Maker’s Mark premieres ‘Perfectly Unreasonable’ advertising campaign

It's a cinematic campaign designed to show the "unreasonable lengths" the brand goes to craft award-winning whiskey.
Bourbon Barrel Retreats

Looking for a unique whiskey-based vacation? Try Bourbon Barrel Retreats

The bourbon barrel cabins are 300 square feet and feature a king-sized bed, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.
Chicas Divertidas

Megan Thee Stallion is launching new premium tequila brand

The brand is launching with two expressions: Blanco and Reposado.
Echo Spirits

Echo Spirits is launching its newest Engineer Series Blended Bourbon

This blended bourbon consists of whiskeys from two Kentucky-based Bardstown Bourbon Company mash bills.
Whiskey in a glass

Three Chord Bourbon is collaborating with Allman Brothers Band on a bourbon

The newest release from Three Chords was created to pay tribute to the fifty-three-year-old anniversary of the band's popular "Eat a Peach" album.
Virginia Distillery Co.

Virginia Distillery Co. is launching Foothills Brewing Sexual Chocolate Stout Cask Finish American Single Malt

t matured in ex-bourbon barrels for over five years before being finished in Foothills Brewing Sexual Chocolate stout barrels.
Evan Williams

Evan Williams is releasing a Kentucky Derby Festival Single Barrel Bourbon

Sure, we’re still in the midst of the frigid winter months, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about spring. Especially if your mind wanders to and all , you plan to drink while you attend the event or watch it at home. Evan Williams knows all about that. The popular Kentucky-based whiskey brand […]
1800 Tequila

1800 Tequila is collaborating with artist Mr. Flower Fantastic to make a sneaker-inspired decanter

The Mr. Flower Fantastic x 1800 tequila Sneaker Decanter is officially launching on February 18.
Kentucky Peerless

Kentucky Peerless is launching a new toasted rye whiskey

Peerless Toasted Rye is the second “Toasted” expression from Peerless after the award-winning Kentucky Peerless Toasted Bourbon.
Bushmills

Bushmills Irish Whiskey is adding four new whiskeys to its “Private Reserve” series

The four new whiskeys are part of the Bushmills’ popular Private Reserve Limited Release vintage single malt whiskey series.
Sazerac Company

Sazerac is auctioning a full barrel of Pappy Van Winkle to support California Wildfire Relief

Let’s dive right into the most exciting news. Sazerac will auction off the first-ever single barrel of Pappy Van Winkle 15-Year-Old.
B.R. Distilling Company

B.R. Distilling Company is releasing Blue Note Special Reserve Bourbon

Blue Note Bourbon is an portfolio crafted to pay tribute to Memphis’s musical history. It’s distilled in partnership with the famed and matured just north of Memphis. It’s known for its flagship Blue Bourbon, Juke Joint, Crossroads, Uncut, and Straight Whiskey. Recently, the brand announced it would be releasing yet another whiskey: Blue Note Special […]
Boann Distillery

Boann Distillery is launching three single pot still Irish whiskeys in the U.S.

The three core expressions—Marsala, Madeira, and Pedro Ximénez —were released last month.
Two Stacks

Two Stacks just released a blended Irish whiskey in the U.S.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Two Stacks is launching Two Stacks The First Cut Signature Blend.
Jameson

Jameson Irish Whiskey is celebrating the NFL coming to Dublin

As other international destinations had been selected and Dublin was still left out, Jameson partnered with former New England Patriot Julian Edelman.
Pouring whiskey into a glass

Finvara The King’s Gambit Irish Whiskey makes its US debut

The whiskey blends pure grain, malted, and unmalted barley.
McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is releasing Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Praline

The popular ice cream makers are relaunching Garrison Brothers Whiskey & Pecan Praline ice cream to celebrate this love-centric holiday
Hawkridge

Hawkridge Distillers is launching a premium English whisky

The brand’s first single malt whiskey was made in partnership with well-known Berkshire-based celebrity chef Alain Roux.
Big Easy Whiskey

New Orleans-based Big Easy Whiskey Company launches just in time for the Big Game

It’s matured for five years in used bourbon barrels. It’s then infused with twenty-four herbs, spices, and fruits.
Green River Distilling

Green River is launching a new single barrel Kentucky straight wheated bourbon

While its original wheated bourbon is only 90-proof, this new bourbon ranges between 110-130-proof, depending on the batch.
Ardbeg

Famed Islay single malt Scotch whisky distillery Ardbeg is releasing Ardbeg Eureka

The Ardbeg Committee is a group made up of whisky fans. Every year, Ardbeg releases a swhisky for them. This year, it’s called Ardbeg Eureka.
Clase Azul

These are 5 of the world’s most expensive tequilas

Want to show off to friends, family, and anyone who follows you on Instagram? Pick up a bottle of one of the most expensive tequilas in the world — if you can.
Sexy Fish

Sexy Fish is launching a premium own-label Vodka

Recently, the iconic brand announced the launch of its own-label vodka, aptly called Sexy Fish Vodka.
The Muff Liquor Company

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish spirits brand Muff Liquor Company is launching in the US

The Muff Liquor Company is partnering with Lucas Bols to launch this range of Irish spirits in the U.S.
Skrewball Whiskey

Skrewball Whiskey is launching a 1.75-Liter bottle perfect for game day

The new bottle is a stout, mixable, shareable 1.75-liter bottle.,
Scotch

Rampur Barrel Blush Indian Single Malt Whisky is now available throughout the US

It gets its name because it's first matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in Australian Shiraz wine casks.
J. Rieger & Co.

J. Rieger & Co. releases Rieger Straight Rye Whiskey

100% distilled, aged, and bottled at the distillery, it’s matured for at least four years in white American oak barrels.
Absolut

Absolut Vodka is launching new ready-to-drink cocktails

Absolut is taking flavored vodka one step further and launching new ready-to-drink bottled cocktails. It's also releasing new canned cocktails.
Heaven Hill

Heaven Hill Distillery is launching its 2025 Heaven Hill Heritage Collection Release

This limited-release expression focuses on the rarest and oldest barrels in the iconic Kentucky-based distillery's barrelhouses every year.
Misunderstood Whiskey Co.

Misunderstood Whiskey Co., announces third ‘Have a Toddy, Help Somebody’ campaign

In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month this February, "Have A Toddy, Help Somebody" has raised more than $20,000 so far.
Blade and Bow

Blade and Bow Bourbon wants to send you on the ultimate golf outing

Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon has just launched a sweepstakes where you can win a day of golf with professional golfer Wyndham Clark.
Detroit City Distillery

Detroit City Distillery is releasing its popular Pączki Day Vodka

There’s a decent chance you don’t know what a Pączki is. Well, the easiest way to describe them is that they’re filled donuts popular in Poland and areas in the US with large Polish populations. They’re most often enjoyed on Fat Tuesday before the beginning of Lent. While these strawberry, raspberry, and other fruit-filled donuts […]
Fords Gin

Fords Gin launches The Negroni Sessions, a new vinyl LP

Fords Gin's new vinyl LP, "The Negroni Session," features nine tracks.
Deep Eddy

Deep Eddy Vodka just released a new pineapple flavored vodka

It's flavored with fresh, real pineapple. The result is a tropical, fruity, pineapple-flavored vodka.
Tequila glass

Discover the complexity of the different types of tequila

The tequila world is so much more than the un-aged clear, bargain, plastic handle tequila you drank during your college years.
Barrell

Barrell Craft Spirits releases Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon

Barrell Foundation Double Barrel Bourbon is the newest release from the iconic brand.
Lux Row

Lux Row is launching a bourbon finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks

Lux Row Distillers is adding to its Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey with the national release of Lux Row Small Batch PX Sherry Cask Finish.
Two glasses of cognac on a wooden table

These are the 7 most expensive cognac bottles to hit the market

Cognac is full of history and therefore touts some rare and extremely old bottles. Here are the seven most expensive cognacs of all time.
A bottle of whiskey with two glasses of whiskey

World Whiskey Society launches an eco-friendly Kentucky straight bourbon

It's packaged in an eco-friendly, fully recyclable bottle with an 84% lower carbon footprint than traditional glass bottles.