These popular pale ales are great for all occasions year-round
American pale ale is known for its citrus, floral, fruit, piney, bitter aromas and flavors.
Gin terminology guide: Everything you ever wanted to know
There’s more to gin than simply the fact that it’s a neutral spirit that has floral, piney, and fruit flavors.
Don’t muddle mint for your next mojito — do this instead
While muddling will extract beneficial flavors, it also brings forth vegetal, bitter, organic, and downright bad flavors as well.
It’s official: These are the best beers in the world
They judged various types of IPAs (American-style IPA, Experimental IPA, West Coast IPA, Imperial IPA, and more), pale ales, strong ales, sour ales, and more.
These are our go-to summer beers (and they’ll be yours, too)
Since summer is barreling towards us like a train fueled by hops, barley, and ale yeast, we figured now was a great time to dive into summer beers.
The 2-ingredient greyhound cocktail is perfect for summer gatherings
It’s only made with two ingredients. Gin or vodka and fresh grapefruit juice. Really, that’s it.
Dos Hombres’ Mezcalero shares the smoky secrets of this sustainable celeb mezcal brand
Dos Hombres’ sustainability practices, the age its agave is harvested, and how it gets its popular smoky aromas and flavors.
Crisp lagers are the best beers for barbecues (and these are our top picks)
We just believe that outdoor grilling is best paired with crisp, refreshing lagers.
This distillery just released its first-ever single-malt Scotch whisky
It’s simply called The Ardnahoe Inaugural Release and single malt fans are (not surprisingly) very excited.
Bushmills rounds out the Rare Cask collection with a 31-year-old single malt
This is the fourth and last expression in the Rare Cask series, making it a truly unique expression.
Pilsner vs lager: What’s the difference?
The short answer is that all pilsners are lagers, but not all lagers are pilsners.
You know what’s missing from your gin? Cucumber lemon — Empress 1908 Gin fixed that
It’s flavored with eight botanicals including juniper. You’ll also find jasmine, berries, lemon, star anise, cucumber, and fresh lemon zest.
This is how you can get your hands on Australia’s oldest whisky
The Sullivans Cove 24-year-old American Oak Second-Fill barrel is the oldest Australian whisky to date.
The Paper Plane cocktail puts a bourbon twist on a classic drink
While there are countless complex cocktails crafted in the last few decades, one of the best is the Paper Plane.
Mezcal vs. tequila: What’s the difference?
Before we dive in too deep, you should remember one key phrase. All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila.
Wolves Whiskey, Undefeated’s new collab has an American Single Malt not to be missed
This is a collaboration between Wolves, a luxury California-based whiskey brand known for its single malts, and UNDEFEATED, a well-known sportswear brand.
Our favorite bourbon cocktails for summer (it’s not just a cold-weather drink)
While clear spirits get most of the love during the warmer months, if you’re letting your bourbon bottles collect dust, you’re really missing out.
Nick Offerman, Lagavulin debut 11-year-old Scotch whisky finished in rum casks
Nick Offerman has been collaborating with Lagavulin to release a limited-edition expression of the popular peated whisky for the last few years.
Basil Hayden brought back a popular limited edition bourbon — where you can get it
As the name Subtle Smoke would suggest, this isn’t a robust, campfire whiskey as you’d find from Scotch whisky makers like Lagavulin, Laphroaig, and Ardbeg.
The best Belgian beers you can find everywhere
We’re turning our attention to one of the most popular beer destinations not just in Europe, but in the world. We’re talking about Belgium.
Rye whiskey vs bourbon: The differences explained
When it comes to whiskey, there aren’t any as American as bourbon and rye whiskey. They’re like apple pie and the designated hitter.
Midleton releases its oldest whiskey to date — here’s how much it costs
Referred to as Chapter Five, this single-pot still whiskey isn’t the type of expression you’ll grab at your local liquor store.
Copperworks releases 3 new whiskeys, and they’re outstanding
We were very interested to hear that the distillery was releasing not one, not two, but three new single malt whiskeys.
The best añejo tequilas to prepare for Cinco de Mayo
As we’ve grown, we’ve realized we prefer something with a little more complexity. That’s why this year we’re going to sip añejo tequila.
How to make the best vodka gimlet for a twist on a classic
Instead of gin, use neutral-flavored, never show-stealing vodka instead.
Gose-style beers are perfect for spring, and these are our favorites
This tart, salty, thirst-quencher is usually between 4-5% ABV. This results in a crushable, salty, crisp beer.
We know the most popular cocktails — Try these underrated drinks instead
Why not give the slightly less beloved (but equally delicious) cocktails a chance?
Ranked: 5 popular Scotch whisky bottles (all under $50)
Finding the best budget-friendly Scotch whisky expressions is all about your taste.
The freshest pilsners to drink this spring
While the great American beers of Budweiser and Miller claim pilsner lineage, there are plenty of full-flavored options to show what the style really is.
These are the 10 most popular cocktails in the U.S.
The ten most popular cocktails in the US, according to NielsenQ data.
This is why you add water to whiskey (plus, our best tips)
One of the best ways to heighten your whiskey-tasting experience is to add water. We aren’t talking about a cup of water, we’re talking about a few splashes.
Where to get George Clooney, Cindy Crawford-backed Casamigos Jalapeño Tequila
Casamigos thinks that the spicy, thin, bright green pepper we love to add to salsa, tacos, and guacamole deserves its time to shine in the alcohol world.
The grasshopper drink is a retro blast from the past — this is how to make it
This dessert-like, after-dinner drink tastes like a fresh, boozy mint.
5 fan-favorite budget bourbon bottles, ranked
We selected five of the best, fan-favorite budget bourbon bottles and ranked them based on value-to-quality ratio.
What is a Gose style beer? All about this unique drink
It’s always a good idea to learn a little bit about some of the lesser-known beer styles. Today, it’s the Gose style of beer’s turn.
A guide to all the different types of whisk(e)y
When it comes to whiskey (and whisky), there are six categories you need to know. Here's what they are and how they all differ.
This limited rye whiskey is back, and it’s a Manhattan in a bottle
First released in limited quantities back in 2020, the distillery recently announced that this highly sought-after expression is back for a second time.
Why you need to try Michter’s new 10 year bourbon
While the flavor profile changes from batch to batch, Michter's 10Year is well-known for its complex, rich, sippable flavor profile.
Kolsch-style beers are perfect for spring, and these are our favorites
American brewers have turned to the tried and true German kolsch style beer to help draw in new fans and introduce them to a wider array of styles.
This new blended bourbon is not to be missed
15 STARS newest release is First West Bourbon. It’s a blend of sourced bourbons from Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.
The best gins and gin mixers for no hangover
Want to avoid a hangover? These are the best gin and gin mixers to enjoy.
Where F1 fans can get the new Jack Daniel’s x McLaren 2024 Tennessee Whiskey
While the brand has myriad limited-edition expressions that we love, we’re most excited about its new collaboration with McLaren Racing.
4 fan-favorite budget gin bottles, ranked
You'll spend upwards of $100 for a bottle of your favorite single malt scotch whisky, your favorite gin won’t set you back remotely close to that.
Dark beer vs light beer: The difference explained
First and foremost, what are the differences between dark and light beers?
The Godfather cocktail is an underrated gem (and you only need 2 ingredients)
When it comes to flavorful, simple cocktails, it’s difficult to top the elegant, nuanced palate of a well-made Godfather cocktail.
4 popular budget vodka bottles, ranked
On top of that, just like with whiskey, rum, tequila, and other spirits, there are varying levels of quality in the vodka world.
It’s International Whiskey Day, and you need to try these whiskeys from around the world
While we love whisk(e)y every day (only the US and Ireland use the ‘e’ in whiskey), we truly celebrate it every March 27th.
The differences between gin and vodka, explained
If you’re new to spirit and you just took a look at a glass of vodka and a glass of gin, you’d have a hard time differentiating the difference.
You may not dislike IPAs as much as you think — you’ve just tried the wrong type
There are a lot of different types of IPAs. The key is finding the one that most appeals to your palate.
Mijenta has a new cristalino tequila — here’s why bourbon fans will love it
Cristalino the fastest growing style of tequila according to Nielsen data. The newest brand to get in on the cristalino trend is Mijenta.