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NFL Stadiums Score Hard Seltzer Tall Boys for Thirsty Football Fans

If you’re looking to slake your thirst with something different this NFL season, Spiked Seltzer has introduced hard seltzer cans in select stadiums.
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Shake Up Your Drinking Routine with these Easy Sake Cocktails

Expert mixologist and sake sommelier Haru Zenda shows us how to shake up some delicious and easy-to-make sake cocktails.
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Suntory Unveils Yamazaki Mizunara, a New Whisky Aged in Japanese Oak

Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 is the Japanese whisky you'll want to get your hands on this year. The latest release from Suntory is aged in Japanese oak barrels.
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The History and Growth of Japanese Whisky

It may not have as long and famous a history as Scotch, but the story of Japanese whisky is both interesting and delicious. Read on to find out more.
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Hennessy’s Master Blender’s Selection is One-of-a-Kind Art in a Bottle

Master Blender's Selection N°2 will only be made once — ever. Get your bottle of this rare, limited edition release from Hennessy before its gone.
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Hardscoop Distillery: Where Booze and Ice Cream Come Together

You'll get a pretty sweet buzz from Hardscoop Distillery's treats. The Charleston, South Carolina company specializes in alcoholic ice cream.
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Ardbeg An Oa is the Distillery’s Newest Scotch Whisky and Permanent Expression

Ardbeg An Oa is the newest Scotch whisky release from the acclaimed Islay brand. An Oa is officially a permanent addition to Ardbeg's portfolio.
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What to Drink When You’re Not Drinking: Seedlip, the World’s First Distilled Non-Alcoholic Spirit

Seedlip is what to drink when you don't want to drink. This unique concoction is the world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit — and it's delicious.
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Paradise by the Distillery Light: A Closer Look at Manutea Tahiti and Pineapple Wine

Planning a trip to Tahiti soon? You’re going to want to check out Manutea Tahiti Distillery while you’re there. The pineapple wine is divine.
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Visit the Best Bourbon Bars in the Country

Here are some of our favorite bourbon bars across the United States. We hope you're thirsty, because you're going to want to visit each and every one.
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Fall for French Wine: Here’s What You Should Be Drinking This Autumn

We asked the pros at Wine Larder what French wines we should be sipping this fall. Here are their suggestions, including red and white varietals.
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Knob Creek Bourbon Turns 25, Releases Big and Bold Birthday Gift to the World

The new Knob Creek bourbon is a toast to 25 years. The unfiltered, single-barrel 25th Anniversary Bourbon boasts a big flavor profile that The Manual loves.
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Why Foodies Should Experience the Euphoria Food Festival in Greenville, South Carolina

Experience what one of South's hottest culinary cities — Greenville, South Carolina — has to offer during the annual Euphoria food festival.
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Simple Vodka is Creating a Simple Solution for Hunger

Simple Vodka is out to end hunger in the U.S. For every bottle produced, an equivalent of 20 meals is donated to food security organizations.
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Glenmorangie and Renovo Team Up to Make the Booziest Bicycle Ever

Ever wanted to own a wooden bicycle made from Scotch whiskey barrels? Now you can, thanks to a new partnership with Glenmorangie and Renovo.
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Only 58 Bottles of this 40-Year-Old, $7500 Scotch are Available in the US

The Dalmore 40 is super delicious and super rare. Legend status come to those that find a bottle (and have the $7500 to dish out for it.)
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Crown Royal Limited Edition Will Make You Want to Be Canadian

Heading up to Canada soon? You'll want to pick up a bottle of Crown Royal Limited Edition since it's only available there. Sorry, Americans.
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Flavor Infused Ice Cubes Make Cocktails Easy Thanks to Herb & Lou’s

Making a cocktail while lazy has never been easier with Herb & Lou’s Infused Ice Cubes. Just freeze the pre-made cubes & drop them in your spirit of choice.
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The Barman TV: Bringing West African Cocktail Culture to the World

Learn about West African cocktail culture, thanks to The Barman TV, a YouTube series created by Caesario de-Maderios to educate aspiring bartenders.
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Southern Food and Slow Cookers: An Interview with Celebrity Chef Hugh Acheson

We sat down with celebrity chef Hugh Acheson to talk about Southern food, slow cookers, his newest book, and his latest guest chef gig.
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The Best White Wines for Day Drinking

Have an afternoon to kill, but don't want to get totally trashed? Why not try a bottle or two of these—the best white wines for day drinking?
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Sotol, Tequila’s Northern Cousin, is the Next Mexican Spirit You Have to Try

If you like agave and mezcal, you should check out their northern cousin, sotol, the new Mexican spirit you definitely need to try.
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The Best Part of Waking Up are Coffee Liqueurs in Your Cup

Why choose between coffee and booze when you can have both in coffee spirits? These two coffee liqueurs are a great way to get your caffeine with your booze
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Move Over Coffey Malt Whisky: Nikka Unveils New Coffey Gin and Vodka

Nikka Whisky, whom we love for their whiskeys, has brought two new products to market, Nikka Coffey Gin and Vodka (and no, that's not a misspelling).
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Bourbon and Blood: 10 Questions with Wild Turkey’s Bruce Russell

We sat down with Bruce Russell of Wild Turkey to talk family, whiskey, and how they go together. He answered 10 questions for us.
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Amarula Cream Liqueur Review: Help the Elephants

Help the planet and enjoy yourself at the same time with Amarula Cream.
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Sweet and Sour: New Amsterdam Vodka Releases Two New Flavors

One of the fastest growing spirits brands in the world, New Amsterdam Vodka, is releasing two new flavors this summer: lemon and raspberry.
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Up Your Dinner Party Game by Pairing Cocktails and Cheese

Cocktails and cheese. Some of you are probably like, “Yep, makes sense. Let’s do it,” while others are staring at the screen wondering why.
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Friends, Romans, Drinkers: Meet Italicus, the New Award-Winning Spirit You Need To Try

Award-Winning Spirit Italicus is Italy (and history) distilled. Using a recipe from the 1800s and all Italian ingredients, this is a can't miss spirit.
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Be a Vino Victor with this Guide to Napa Valley Wines

Check out our guide to one of the most iconic wine regions in the country, Napa Valley and learn more about its renowned Napa Valley Wines.
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The Best Cocktails We Tried at Tales of the Cocktail Cocktails

Tales of the Cocktail is the premier spirits event in the country. Check out some of our favorite drinks from one of the booziest events of 2017.
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Review: Early Times Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon

Brown-Forman has released a new special edition bourbon, Early Times Bottled-in-Bond. Check out our review to get a sense of its taste.
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The Return of the Original Tennessee Whiskey: Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery’s First 108

The original Tennessee Whiskey is back. Check out First 108, the latest release from Nelson's Green Brier Distillery. Cheers.
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Internationally Refreshing: Summer Cocktails from Around the World

Traveling this summer? Check out these summer cocktails from around the world while you're out. You'll be feeling more worldly after one drink.
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For Dark and Stormy Nights: Try Old Pulteney’s Stroma Liqueur

Old Pulteney has brought back a Scotch whisky liqueur in the form of Stroma, which our writer likens to drinking a layer cake of Scotchiness.
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What You Need to Know about American Gin

American Gin is the newest style of the spirit to pop onto the scene. Check out what makes it truly American, along with a few great bottles to try.
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What a Pair: Morgan Street Company Unique Whiskey Stones

Need to cool your whiskey and don't want it to be diluted? Check out these unique whiskey stones by Morgan Street Company.
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Party Like a Lannister for the Game of Thrones Season 7 Premiere

We're ready for Game of Thrones Season 7, are you? Learn to drink, eat, and groom like the royalty you know you truly are.
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What it Takes to be a Brand Ambassador with Drambuie

Think you've got what it takes to be a Brand Ambassador? Check out Drambuie ambassador Vance Henderson's thoughts on what it takes.
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Crime and Wine: Discovery ID Launches Its Own ID Wine Club

Love true crime but can’t find a way to truly enjoy it? Well, the new Discovery ID Wine Club is here to solve that problem.
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Brewing the Dream: Sam Adams Offers New Prize for LongShot Contest

Win a homebrewer's dream prize through the Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest. All you need is a two minute video and home-brewing know-how.
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Have an Extra $25,000 on Hand? Buy One of Only 159 Bottles of Bowmore Black 1964 Whisky

Want to be the envy of just about every Scotch whisky enthusiast in the US? Buy Bowmore Black 1964 (then share some with us)!
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Turmeric Cordial: For When You Want to Spice Up Your Spirits Shelf

Be ahead of the liquor curve and spice up your booze shelf with Tamworth Distilling's new turmeric cordial--an interesting and unique drink.
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Stillhouse Spirits Names G-Eazy Partner & Co-Creative Director

Stillhouse Spirits, the whiskey company known for its beautiful cans has named a new partner in their venture--and that partner just so happens to be G-Eazy
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Celebrate Canada Day with Crown Royal, Whisky Fit for a King

There's not much of a better way to celebrate Canada than with Crown Royal, eh? Especially since this year is Canada's 150th birthday.
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Vinn Whiskey Review: A Rice Whiskey to Keep on Your Radar

Portland's Vinn Distillery makes the only rice whiskey in the US. Check out of review and tasting notes of this unique spirit here.
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20 Years Strong: Tito’s Handmade Vodka Enters its Third Decade

Tito's Handmade Vodka may be twenty years old, but they've remained true to their roots and are now the fifth-best selling vodka in the country.
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Need a New Summer Road Trip? Try the Tennessee Whiskey Trail

Check out how to visit all 25 distilleries on the brand new Tennessee Whiskey Trail. But, please, just don't drink and drive.
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Angry Orchard Releases Easy Apple, A Surprisingly Sessionable Summer Cider

Angry Orchard is now offering up it's latest release: Easy Apple —a less sweet, sessionable cider perfect for day drinking.
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Bushmills Targets Millennial Drinkers with Their Latest, Bushmills Red Bush

Bushmills Red Bush, the newest Irish whiskey, is from the country's oldest distillery--and if you're a Millennial, they think you'll love it.