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Help create a new whiskey with a crowd-sourced mash bill at this Kentucky distillery

Casey Jones Distillery invites visitors to try their hand at creating their own mash bill, which will be distilled into a small batch release.
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Make a Honey Deuce cocktail to toast the start of the U.S. Open

To celebrate the U.S. Open, vodka brand Grey Goose is teaming up with tennis star Frances Tiafoe and is launching a signature cocktail in honor of the event.
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A new whisky out of India, Bhakta 2012 Indian Single Malt

A new Indian whisky is set to debut in the U.S., giving customers the chance to try a new style and flavor range.
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Find your new favorite distillery with the Women in Distilling inclusive map

If you're interested in finding distilleries run by women, people of color, or queer people, then a map of distilleries from Women in Distilling can help.
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Beyoncé launches her own whisky, created by Bill Lumsden

Japanese whisky enthusiast Beyoncé is getting into the whisky game herself, launching a new brand SirDavis along with Moët Hennessy.
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Get ready for the fall mood with a rum negroni

The negroni is one of the all-time classic cocktails, and it can be varied endless ways. For fall, my variation of choice is a rum negroni.
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Talisker releases a 2024 edition of its single malt scotch aged for 30 years

Scotch brand Talisker has a new release of its 30 year old single malt coming out, as part of a limited edition release.
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The first ever rye whiskey finished in ex-Awamori casks

An unusual and rare whiskey is entering the market: the first rye whiskey finished in ex-Awamori casks.
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Summer weekend washed out? Get a free margarita in recompense

If you've planned out the perfect barbecue weekend just to have it ruined by the rain, then you may be able to get your hands on a round of free margaritas.
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Slovenian brand Broken Bones has three new cask strength whiskies

Slovenian brand Broken Bones have been putting eastern European whiskys on the map, and now the brand is releasing three new cask strength expressions.
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Get your hands on three rare bourbons with new Blood Oath Trilogy release

Next month, Lux Row will release the latest Blood Oath Trilogy collection, bringing together three of its desirable releases.
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Heineken non-alcoholic launches tennis-themed limited edition for the U.S. Open

Heineken is debuting a limited edition tennis themed L0VE.L0VE packaging for its non-alcoholic option, Heineken 0.0, for the duration of the U.S. Open.
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Old Forester sweepstakes offer the chance to buy the rare Birthday Bourbon 2024

Beloved bourbon brand Old Forester's birthday expression will be released on September 2 to honor the brand's creator George Garvin Brown.
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Sip on these cocktails to celebrate National Rum Day

Today is National Rum Day, so let's take a beat to consider this often-overlooked spirit.
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A bourbon that celebrates and benefits the Texas environment

Milam & Greene is coming out with a new release which not only showcase the environmental conditions of Texas but also supports parks and wildlife causes.
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Chattanooga finished its latest bourbon release in Pinot Noir casks

Chattanooga Whiskey is known for its award-winning limited edition releases which don't cost the Earth, and now it is has a new barrel finished release.
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Researchers extract valuable chemicals from whisky distillery waste

Researchers are looking into whether by-products from whisky distillation could be put to use to both save money and promote sustainability.
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Coors Banquet beer teams with Seager apparel to support firefighters

To support firefights, the beer brand Coors Banquet will be running a program to support firefighter organizations throughout August.
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Michter’s re-releases its iconic US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon

Michter's is now bringing back one of its landmark releases, the US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Bourbon.
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Sharp, fruity, and delicious: try a Jasmine cocktail

As we swelter through the dog days of summer, what you want is a drink which has a bit of a sharp bite to it while still being fruity and sippable.
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These American Peaks whiskey glasses are perfect for the mountaineer

If you're looking for glasses which are out of the ordinary but don't compromise on the drinking experience, then a new range from Liiton may be of interest.
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An unusual collab between a Bourbon distillery and a knife company

Beloved Kentucky bourbon brand Castle & Key Distillery is working with premium knife company GiantMouse Knives to get a signature bourbon-inspired blade.
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The taste of the summer is the tropical Painkiller cocktail

There is a classic Tiki cocktail which is an accessible way into the style, and which is one of this year's trendiest drinks. It's the Painkiller.
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Alcoholic water is a thing now, thanks to Bluebird Hardwater

Unlike seltzers, alcoholic waters aren't carbonated, but are rather a blend of water, spirits, and fruit flavors.
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A new bourbon celebrates the repeal of Prohibition

The Indiana distillery Ross & Squibb has a Repeal Reserve bourbon series that celebrates the end of Prohibition, and it has just announced a new release.
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A bourbon inspired by the Allman Brothers Band uses peach wood

Three Chord Bourbon has announced this year's entry into the Backstage Series, and it's a collab with rock icons the Allman Brothers Band.
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The Natsu Sour cocktail is a modern take on Midori melon liqueur

The Japanese melon liqueur is making something of a comeback, and adventurous mixologists are finding new uses for it.
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This caffeine-loaded drink is the most popular cocktail in the U.S.

A new report digs into the most popular cocktails on the planet, and it found that the most popular option in the U.S. is a caffeinated delight.
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Two new Glenmorangie whiskies will only be available at duty free

Whisky fans will once again be heading to duty free sections in airports around the world, as Scotch brand Glenmorangie releases two new duty free exclusives.
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Raid your garden and make a gin basil smash

Try one of summer's most pleasing gin cocktails: the gin basil smash.
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Ultra-rare 52-year-old The Macallan whisky goes on sale for $10,000

Independent bottler Duncan Taylor is releasing two exceptional whiskies from renowned Scottish whisky brand The Macallan.
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This fat-washed cocktail captures the Italian pairing of prosciutto and melon

A new cocktail being debuted at New York's Bottino restaurant combinies proscuitto-washed rum with sweet summer melon.
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Three mezcal cocktails for the summer months

Mezcal is getting more and more popular in cocktail bars thanks to its smokey, complex flavors. Try out these three recipes using FĂłsforo Mezcal's Ensamble.
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Four Roses Bourbon’s limited edition 2024 release is coming soon

The brand Four Roses is known for its small batch bourbon, and it also puts out occasional smaller limited edition releases. A new edition is coming soon.
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Frozen whiskey cocktails to beat the summer heat

Three recipes for delicious frozen drinks that are either blended with ice cubes or mixed and then frozen to create refreshing cocktails for the summer months.
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BacardĂ­ rum creates a boozy sorbet with ice cream brand Tipsy Scoop

BacardĂ­ rum and Tipsy Scoop have created an Ocho Guava Daiquiri flavor that will be available throughout August, in celebration of Rum Month.
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London soccer club Arsenal teams up with non-alcoholic beer brand Athletic Brewing

London soccer team Arsenal have announced a new drinks partner - and it's a non-alcoholic beer brand.
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Toast the Paris Olympics with a French 75 cocktail

If you're looking for something classy and delicious to sip while watching the gold medal-worthy performances, try the French 75.
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Experts have spoken on the best Irish Whiskeys of 2024

Recently, the results of the Irish Whiskey Masters 2024 were announced, with expert judges selecting and celebrating the very best of Irish whiskeys.
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Amber & Opal whiskey boasts flavors of honey and fig

There can be flexibility and unusual approaches within the whiskey industry, and a new honey botanical whiskey attempts to demonstrate that.
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Salt and pepper are the magic ingredients to transform your cocktails

Every cook knows the importance of having seasoning in hand for ever dish they make, and here's a secret for great cocktails - the same is true for your drinks.
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Glenmorangie’s new Signet Reserve is inspired by the flavors of coffee

Revered Scottish whisky brand Glenmorangie is releasing a new take on its popular Signet expression, inspired by the flavors of coffee.
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Absolut and Heinz are collabing again with their viral vodka pasta sauce

Last year, Heinz and Absolut teamed up to created a jarred vodka tomato sauce which took the internet by storm. Now the quirky creation is returning.
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Equal parts drinks: The formula for infinitely varied cocktails

Once you understand how equal parts drinks work, you can create endless versions and riffs of your own, using whatever ingredients you have to hand.
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Arlow promises low-alcohol wines with full bodied flavors

The California-based brand Arlow is launching its range of low-alcohol wines that are made in the U.S.
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This IPA cocktail breaks all the rules

Conventional wisdom says that IPAs aren't for mixing. But if you're feeling particularly adventurous, the IPA Cocktail is a fun one to try.
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Enjoy a little sparkle with a refreshing spritz

Today is National Spritz Day, but it's not as if you need any encouragement to enjoy a spritz.
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Divers find surprise underwater haul of 19th Century Champagne

A dive team in the Baltic Sea recently investigated the wreckage of a 19th Century ship and found more than 100 bottles of Champagne.
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The first whisky from South Korea will be available in the UK

Korea has its first single malt whisky, Ki One, which launched last year, and now the brand will be available in the UK as well.
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Craft beer stalwarts Sierra Nevada are teaming up with Omnipollo

Sierra Nevada is for many people the original craft beer. And now it is teaming up with up and coming stars on the craft beer scene, Omnipollo.