New Belgium Releases a Dank New Beer Called the Hemperor HPA
No, the Hemperor HPA won't get you high, but it will delight your nose and taste buds
The Macallan 50 Years Old Will Only Cost You $35,000
To afford The Macallan 50 Years Old, all you need is $1,000 and 34 friends with the same amount of cash. And you'll probably need to live in Scotland.
Giveaway: One Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old
We finally got our hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year Old. Since we are fine, upstanding gentlemen, we decided we should share it with you.
W.L. Weller CYPB: Bourbon by the People, for the People
Ever thought about being a distiller? W.L. Weller CYPB proves you're not alone. Buffalo Trace crafted this unique juice with the input of ver 100,000 bourbon drinkers.
This Book Will Teach You Literally Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Log Cabins
Wood you believe that the log cabin is more American than apple pie? All puns aside, it's the truth. And "The Log Cabin: An Illustrated History" by Andrew Belonsky will tell you why.
Blow Your Easter Guests Away: Deviled Egg Recipe with Fried Chicken Skins
This scrumptious deviled egg recipe with a not-so-surprise ingredient — fried chicken skins — comes courtesy of New Orleans' Turkey and the Wolf.
You’re Going to Want this Waffle Grilled Cheese For Waffle Day
Waffle you waiting for? It's Waffle Day! Time to celebrate with a delicious, savory waffle grilled cheese sandwich. Here's there perfect recipe.
Highland Park Unleashes The Dark, a 17-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
In the first release of a one-two punch that will highlight the distinct seasons on the Orkney Islands, Highland Park released The Dark, a 17-year-old single malt Scotch whisky that will be followed in the spring by —you guessed it — The Light.
This San Antonio Restaurant’s Special Menu is 300 Years in the Making
This year, San Antonio will celebrate its tricentennial with a year-long celebration of all things Texan. Chef Steve McHugh of Cured at Pearl has crafted a special menu to honor the anniversary.
To Drink or Not to Drink: Pro Tips for Collecting and Storing Whisk(e)y
We sat down with Diageo Reserve's national program director Ewan Morgan to find out how to expand and care for your whisk(e)y collection.
This Mug Will Show You How to Make Fancy Coffee Drinks at Home
Now, you won't have to pay four bucks for a flat white every time you want a coffee drink.
This Cookbook Will Teach You to Cook Better Funeral Food
You don't want to be the jerk who doesn't bring a dish to the wake, do you? "The Southern Sympathy Cookbook" by Perre Coleman Magness is full of delicious recipes and insights into cuisine and culture in the South.
Starbucks is Crafting a Gin Barrel-Aged Cold Brew Coffee
Starbucks is offering a gin barrel-aged cold brew at the company's Seattle Roastery. This new kind of coffee sounds like a real grounds-breaking development to us.
A Brief History of Southern Comfort
Did you know Southern Comfort was originally called Cuffs and Buttons? We bet that isn't the only thing you didn't know about the iconic spirit. Read on for a brief history of SoCo.
This Brewery Wants to Send You into the Sky to Test Space Beer
Now is your chance to make space beer history. Vostok, a collaboration between 4 Pines Brewing Company and Saber Astronautics, is giving one person the chance to feel what it’s like to drink a beer in space
Are You Guilty of Drunk Shopping Online? You’re Not Alone.
You and 68 million other Americans' drunk shopping habits are creating a multi-billion dollar buying pattern, according to a new report from Finder.com.
Cut Down On Your Counter Clutter With Material’s Kitchen Fundamentals
This new collection of kitchenware by Material provides you with everything you need to cook without the usual counter clutter. We're talking knives, spoons, spatulas and more — but not too much more.
Irish Heart with Caribbean Soul: Tullamore D.E.W. Releases Rum Cask-Finished Whiskey
Tullamore D.E.W. Caribbean Rum Cask Finish is the newest permanent expression to the Irish distillery's line — and here's a taste.
Memphis Black Restaurant Week is Here and We’re Excited
The Birthplace of Rock and Roll is hosting its third annual celebration of black-owned eateries. Here are the highlights of the upcoming Memphis Black Restaurant Week 2018.
The Most Interesting Man in the World Loves This Tequila and You Should Too
It isn't a lie to call Jonathan Goldsmith the most interesting man in the world, so when he says he loves Astral Tequila, you should listen.
Meet the Impressively Massive Mega Mule Cocktail
The Mega Mule, which you can get at PHD Terrace in midtown Manhattan, weighs in at 10 pounds and is possibly the most epic cocktail ever.
The Manual Awards 2018: Minneapolis, Minnesota
MInneapolis is bursting with great food, drink, and shopping. While it may be cold for large parts of the year, that shouldn’t stop you from visiting this increasingly-hot city.
The Manual Awards 2018: Louisville, Kentucky
As Kentucky's largest and most famous city, Louisville also stakes the claim of being the state's coolest. With amazing breweries, restaurants, and places to get a bourbon, Louisville deserves a spot on your must-visit list.
What is Pét-Nat Why Will It Be Your New Favorite Sparkling Wine?
Pétillant Naturel is a style of sparkling wine that is unpretentious, delicious, and outdates its more popular cousin, Champagne, by quite a bit.
Can’t-Miss Events at the 2018 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
The Charleston Wine + Food Festival is back for its 13th year and is better than ever. Take a bite out of the 2018 lineup and the tastiest, most mouthwatering events that you can't miss.
This Virginia Distillery Just Released a Beer-Finished Whisky
Can you really go wrong when you put beer and whisky together? No. The answer is no. This is why we were excited when Virginia Distillery Company released its latest expression: Brewers Batch 1, a beer-finished whisky.
Practice Your Fernet Face at the Great Branca Bar Pop-Up
Taking a shot of Fernet-Branca is a right of passage. You'll get your chance to take shots and sip Fernet cocktails at the Great Branca Bar, a pop-up that is going on tour around the United States this year.
Double the Casks, Double the Fun: Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish Rum
Don Q Double Aged Vermouth Cask Finish is made from a blend of rums aged five to eight years in American white oak casks. After that, it takes a special dip in old vermouth barrels for a little extra herbaceousness.
Who Needs Course Fees When You Can Get Drunk on these Golf Cocktails at Home?
It’s no secret that golf cocktails are a thing. If you’ve ever played golf, what else do you drink after spending a few hours trekking around trying for that ever-so-elusive hole-in-one? When you can't hit the course, whip up these tasty golf cocktails at home.
5 Budget Wines to Celebrate National Drink Wine Day
It's National Drink Wine Day. As if you needed another excuse to drink. From Lidl's selection of wines, we’ve picked five that are both budget-friendly (no wine costs more than eight bucks) and award-winning.
Jack Daniel’s and the NBA Team Up Again for Epic All-Star Weekend
For the second year in a row, Jack Daniel's is partnering with the NBA to celebrate the NBA All-Star Game held this weekend, February 16-18, in Los Angeles. Stop by the Lynchburg General Store pop-up for whiskey tastings and your chance to win a pair of Air Force 1 sneakers.
Keep the Clouds in Your Head with Aermoor Vodka
Ever looked up at the clouds and wondered what they tasted like? While physically consuming a cloud may be out of the realm of possibility, Aermoor Vodka from South Carolina is allowing you to get a taste of the clouds in liquid form.
This Restaurant Takes Oyster Shooters to the Next Level (With Scotch!)
We love oysters here at The Manual. NICO in Charleston, South Carolina, is taking a time-honored tradition to the next intoxicating level. The tradition? Oyster shooters. How is the restaurant upping the game? Scotch.
Fine and Dandy is Redefining the Southern Diner Experience
Down in Jackson, Mississippi, Fine & Dandy is serving up classic diner food with a twist. We chat with executive chef Jesse Houston about Southern cuisine and what it takes to stand out from the rest.
Gold Medal-Worthy Cocktails to Sip While Watching the Winter Olympics
You know what's better than watching the 2018 Winter Olympics? Drinking while watching the 2018 Winter Olympics. Cheer on Team USA with these podium-ready cocktail recipes.
When Plain Hummus Just Isn’t Enough, Try These Exceptional Flavors
In the past three decades, hummus has solidified its place in the pantheon of healthy snack options. However, sometimes the basic options can get a little boring. Next time you want something more unique, try our favorite flavors by Hope Hummus.
Switchel Up Your Drinking Routine with This American Classic
Switchel is as American as apple pie (but quenches your thirst a heck of a lot better). Read on for a brief history of the drink and a modern-day option you can buy online.
Would You Eat (and Pay for) the World’s Most Expensive Soup?
A special fungus from China is what makes this soup at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas one of the world's most expensive soups.
Egg-cellent Breakfast in Bed Recipes
Egg Shop's chef Nick Korbee dishes on how you can impress your significant other with these delicious breakfast in bed recipes. Or, you know, make them for yourself and then get back into bed to enjoy.
The Walking Reds: New AR App Pits You Against the Walkers on these ‘Walking Dead’ Wines
The dead shall rise (along with your ABV) when you drink these wines inspired by 'The Walking Dead.' Living Wine Labels has developed a new augmented reality (AR) label and corresponding app.
This Magnet Lets You Order Booze by Tapping it With Your Phone
You never have to worry about running out of your go-to liquor again. Campari America has created a fridge magnet that utilizes Thin Film Electronics’ NFC SpeedTap to allow consumers to order booze via Drizly with a simple tap of the phone.
Dogfish Head’s New In Your Mace Beer: Self-Defense in a Bottle?
Ever wanted to drink pepper spray? Here's your chance. Dogfish Head Brewery just introduced In Your Mace, a new beer the feature the key ingredient from mace pepper spray.
Cocktail History: Bogart’s Bitters is a Recreation of a 150-Year-Old Recipe
Bogart's Bitters by The Bitter Truth is based on the first bitters ever used in a cocktail book.
Score Big at the Watch Party with these Super Bowl LII-Themed Cocktails
You won't need your team to score a touchdown if you're mixing up these Super Bowl cocktails, but we've got recipes representing both New England and Philadelphia, just in case.
Whisky and Wings: Your New Favorite Pairing (Video)
Whether you like ’em hot and spicy or sweet and succulent, wings make a perfect complement to whisky. That’s why we worked with The Balvenie to pair some of our favorite expressions with some delicious wing flavors.
The Tastiest (and Easiest) Poke Recipe to Make at Home
The great thing about a poke bowl, the Hawaiian fish salad made from raw tuna, is that it's as delicious as it is easy to make. Here's the best poke recipe courtesy of Takanori Akiyama of Young Street Poke.
Corridor Bar by BDI is the perfect ‘New Year, New You’ Gift to Yourself
The Corridor Bar from BDI is the ultimate way to upgrade your home bar in 2018. This elevated bar cart excels in both form and function.
7 Show-Stopping Cocktails to Sip While Watching the Grammy Awards
These Grammy Cocktails will make any party an award-winner.
Indulge in the Sweeter Side of Burns Night with these Scotch-Infused Chocolates
Celebrating Burns Night this year? Do we have dessert for you. L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates is offering a variety of Scotch-infused sweets.
With PicoStill, Home Distilling Has Never Been Easier
PicoStill is revolutionizing home distilling. This compact product reduces the threat of explosion and make it easier to distill essential oils (and more).