Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Cocktail Party Etiquette Episode
Ever wanted to know what true cocktail party etiquette was? What about going to a cocktail bar? Check out the latest episode of The Manual podcast to learn about all of that from Hendrick's Gin ambassador Mattias Horseman!
Jackpot: Jack Daniel’s Launches New Tennessee Tasters’ Selection
The Tennessee Tasters' Selection was picked by the people that know Jack Daniel's better than anyone else. Limited to around 24,000 bottles for each release, the collection will be sold at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, as well as select stores throughout the state.
Keep Oktoberfest Going Year-Round with Jaegerschnitzel
No meal better encapsulates Oktoberfest than Jaegerschnitzel. German for “Hunter’s schnitzel," Jaegerschnitzel is a breaded and fried pork cutlet topped with a mushroom gravy and served with spaetzle, a type of German egg noodle. This Jaegerschnitzel recipe is just the thing for you.
The New Little Book Whiskey Release is a True Winner that Won’t Last Long
The second chapter in the Little Book line of whiskies from Jim Beam is destined to be a great addition to the lineup. Here's why.
This Mouth-Watering Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese is Perfect for Your Next Tailgate
Put your chef skills to work this football season and blow your friends freakin’ minds with this easy-to-make buffalo chicken mac and cheese casserole. It's easy, delicious, and feeds a crowd.
Take That Dominos: Breville’s New Smart Pizza Oven Cooks Pizza in Two Minutes
If pizza is life to you, then kitchen appliance innovator Breville has got a hell of a gadget to add to your kitchen: the new Smart Oven Pizzaiolo, which can heat up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit and cook a pizza – on your countertop – in two freaking minutes.
Taiwan’s Kavalan Whisky Introduces New Expression Designed for Mixing
The newest Kavalan whisky to hit our shores, Distillery Select, is a celebration of Master Blend Ian Chang’s achievements.
Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Chattanooga Tennessee
Like rock climbing? How about beer? Fried chicken? Well, then it is time to visit Chattanooga— and there's no better time than fall. Here are the best things to see, eat, drink, and doo in Tennessee's fourth-largest city,
Whisky Is Coming: All Men Must Drink This ‘Game of Thrones’ Scotch
In partnership with HBO, international beverage company Diageo is releasing a series of special-edition Game of Thrones whiskies, starting with White Walker by Johnnie Walker, a new blend of single malt Scotch whiskies meant to evoke the harsh winters (and the denizens) north of The Wall.
Great American Beer Fest 2018 Shows Off America’s Best Brews
If there is something that the United States has excelled at in the last couple of decades, it’s making great craft beer. That skill was on show last week at the 32nd annual Great American Beer Festival, wherein 306 medals were awarded to 280 breweries.
Get Ready, Because Buffalo Trace is Releasing the Antique Collection 2018
It’s that time of the year, whiskey lovers. The Buffalo Trace Antique collection is back! Once again, five limited-edition whiskeys of different proofs and ages (three bourbons and two ryes) will be available to those who are lucky enough to find them.
Your Kegs and Eggs Will Never Be the Same with This Recipe
In honor of tailgating season returning, Joe Vigorito, executive chef of L’Artusi in New York City, has recreated the kegs and eggs of his college years and shared the recipe with us. Uovo in Purgatorio (“eggs in purgatory”) is full of fresh Italian flavors and incredibly easy to make
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Spirit Awards 2018 Episode
For this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we discuss our brand-new series: the Spirit Awards. We'll take you from the idea for the awards through the planning process and all the way down to how we chose the winners. Cheers!
Beyond Four Loko: Why One of the Founders Now Makes Health Drinks
Eventually, everyone has to move on from Four Loko — even the co-founder. We chatted with Chris Hunter about the journey that took him from caffeinated alcohol to low-calorie, vegan health drinks called Koia.
Jim Beam Reveals Limited-Edition Repeal Batch Bourbon
Jim Beam is helping us all get ready for Repeal Day 2018 (the 85th anniversary) with the release of the brand's newest limtied-edition bourbon, Repeal Batch, which was inspired by the liquid that the Beam family created following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933.
Patrón Tequila Teams Up with Fever-Tree for New Citrus Tonic
The new product, Fever-Tree Citrus Tonic, uses specially-sourced ingredients that work to balance the citrus and pepper notes of Patrón Tequila with the bittersweet flavors of the tonic water.
Conor McGregor Is Ready to Knockout the Competition with His Own Whiskey, Proper No. Twelve
Produced by Eire Born Spirits, Proper No. Twelve is the result of a multiple-year-long project (originally named “Notorious”) to create an Irish whiskey that Conor McGregor felt was as good in a bottle as he is in the octagon.
You’re Going to Love This Angostura-Based Cocktail Recipe
Angostura, the best-selling bitters in the world, is known for its utility in just about every cocktail. Like, ever. The thing is, did you know that it could also be used as the main ingredient in a cocktail? The drink is called the Trinidad Sour and it was invented by bartender Giuseppe Gonzalez,
How to Eat Your Way Across Texas Barbecue Country
Known primarily for its brisket, Texas (especially Central Texas) is a haven for anyone looking for crunchy bark, fat that melts in your mouth, and, of course, delicious pork meat. With barbecue on our mind, we headed to the barbecue capital of the world, Lockhart, to eat as much as we possibly could.
The Best Bourbon-Based Sauces (and More) on the Market
We’ve collected the best bourbon-based sauces (and then some) that you can buy online. From barbecue sauce aged in bourbon barrels to sweet syrups infused with bourbon, you can’t go wrong with anything on this list.
A Cold Banna Shrimp and Noodle Dish is Perfect for Hot Weather
This recipe comes to us from chef Simone Tong of Little Tong in New York City. The savory shrimp and noodle dish is best served cold.
How to Make Planter’s Punch (Video)
Allegedly created at the Planters Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina during the 1870s, Planter’s Punch is the perfect cure for warm weather. Learn how to make Planter's Punch with our detailed, step-by-step instructional video.
The Best American Vodka
The Manual Spirit Awards 2022 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including vodka. Here is the best vodka made in the U.S.
The Best American Brandy of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including brandy. Here is the best brandy made in the U.S.
The Best American Aged Rum of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including aged rum. Here is the best aged rum made in the U.S.
The Best American Single Malt Whiskey of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including American single malt whiskey. Here is the best American single malt whiskey made in the U.S.
The Best Flavored Vodka Made in America of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including flavored vodka. Here is the best flavored vodka made in the U.S.
The Best American Gin of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including gin. Here is the best gin made in the U.S.
The Best American Bourbon of 2018
The Manual Spirit Awards 2018 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including bourbon. Here is the best bourbon made in the U.S.
The Best American Unaged Rum of 2022
The Manual Spirit Awards 2022 recognize the best damn booze in America. We've awarded the top American liquors across nine categories, including white rum. Here is the best white rum (aka unaged rum) made in the U.S.
Bertoux Brandy Is the Next Need-to-Have Bottle for Your Home Bar
Bertoux Brandy is a Solera-style blend of pot-distilled California fine brandies aged three to seven years in French and American oak then bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume. The blend was developed by entrepreneur Jeff Menashe, bartender Jeff Bell, and sommelier Thomas Pastuszak.
Can You Do a Clambake in a Paint Can? You’re Clam Right.
David Burke — of Tavern62 by David Burke in New York City and BLT Prime by David Burke in Washington D.C. — takes a clean paint can and loads it up with a variety of marine goods and vegetables. From there, all you need is a grill and boom, you’ve got yourself a clambake.
This Bacon Potato Biscuit with Bacon Gravy and More Bacon is Divine
Celebrate National Bacon Day every day with an eggs Benedict dish called the Bacon Blanket Biscuit Benny. This delightful recipe comes courtesy of Snooze, an A.M. Eatery.
Why You Should Go Solo on a Group Travel Trip with Modern Adventure
Modern Adventure is a concierge travel service that works with tastemakers to prepare customized trips and experiences that you’d be hard-pressed to be able to accomplish on your own — but the beauty of going on one of these group travel trips is going alone.
This Greek Short Rib Youvetsi Recipe is to Die For
Kyma in New York City serves up a wide variety of Greek specialties, ranging from stuffed calamari that you’d sell your soul for to numerous classic Greek dishes, such as this savory, melt in your mouth short rib youvetsi.
These Tabasco Butter Cheeseburgers Will Spice Up Any Labor Day Party
This recipe for Upside Down Tabasco Butter Cheeseburgers was created by pitmaster Sterling “Big Poppa” Ball. It’s easy to make and it’s got the four major food groups: hot sauce, butter, meat, and cheese.
Beards, Booze, and Bacon: The Food Foraging Episode
On this week's episode of The Manual podcast, we chat with chef Drew Adams of Bourbon Steak about, well, bourbon and steak, as well as foraging for food and turning your finds into gourmet meals.
William Grant & Sons Go Full Cowboy and Release a Fistful of Bourbon
When a man’s got a fistful of bourbon in his pocket, he begins to appreciate peace. The name indicates exactly what you’ll find inside the bottle — Fistful of Bourbon is a blend of five straight bourbons, all of which have been aged for at least two years.
Will Robot Bartenders Change How You Make Cocktails At Home?
Barsys is a tabletop robot bartender controlled by an IOS- and Android-friendly mobile app. After selecting a cocktail from the 2,000 recipes that come pre-programmed, you slide a glass underneath the pour spouts and let Barsys do its thing.
Throw the Meatiest Party with These Luau Food Ideas by Chef Lee Anne Wong
Jupiterimages/Getty Images Is there a more perfect representation of a summer party than a luau? Great food and drink, entertainment, good company. If you ask us, there is nothing better ( although a close second goes to chugging and lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July, though). The luau, to take a step back in […]
‘Rick and Morty’ Pop-Up Bar Shut Down by Cartoon Network
Before it even opened to the public, the Wubba Lub Dub PUB would be no more. After a media preview, the Drink Company announced that they'd have to delay the official opening by a week, but before even the first customer was served, Turner Broadcasting and Cartoon Network shut down the pop-up bar.
Lamb 101: Q&A with Former ‘Top Chef’ Champion Hosea Rosenberg
We talked to chef Hosea Rosenberg — owner of Blackbelly in Boulder, Colorado, and the winner of season five of 'Top Chef' — about all things lamb: where the best lamb comes from, how long to cook, and what to serve with it.
Would You Drink Whiskey Flavored by Beavers?
Steven Grasse, the mind behind Hendrick’s Gin and Sailor Jerry, has created Eau de Musc (“Water of Musk”), an 88-proof, straight bourbon whiskey that is infused with castoreum. Castoreum, for those that have never heard of it, is a substance excreted from a beaver's castor sac.
How to Make Your Own Ranch Dressing
It might seem like some green-flecked mystical concoction that’s come from on high to deliver joy to one’s taste buds and soul, but with just a couple ingredients and about five minutes of prep time, you too can make ranch dressing. You’ll never have to travel to Hidden Valley again.
Neuro Coffee Says It Will Make You Smarter After Just One Cup
The key ingredient in Neuro Coffee is a patented antioxidant complex (taken from the oft-discarded coffee fruit) that the company has named NeuroFactor. Where was Neuro Coffee during college?
Weed-Infused Barbecue Sauce Will Take Your Cookout Higher
Is there really any way for a weed-infused barbecue sauce to be bad? No, no there isn't. Check out the full recipe by chef Burt Bakman of Trudy’s Underground Barbecue in Los Angeles and get ready to accept whatever you decide to put this sauce on (brisket or another cut of beef) with mouth wide open.
Want to Loan Us $38,000 for The Balvenie’s New 50-Year-Old Scotch?
The name of the new whisky, The Balvenie Fifty: Marriage 0962, is an allusion to the month and year that Malt Master David Stewart started with William Grant & Sons. It's also 50 years old and costs tens of thousands of dollars.
What Makes the World’s Most Expensive Chocolate Worth the Price?
Made in Ecuador, To’Ak Chocolate is the world’s most expensive. Here’s why.
Comedian Ben Scwhartz on His New Podcast, Learning about Wine, and Desert Island Vino
Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and comedian Ben Schwartz is working to break down wine barriers in his new podcast The Wine Down. We interviewed Schwartz to get an idea of what it's like to learn all about wine from the experts while helping others to learn about wine themselves.