Drinks

There’s never been a better time to drink craft cocktails. Whether you like fruity, blended tiki drinks or classic cocktails like the Old-Fashioned, the world of mixed drinks is bigger than ever before. Or, perhaps you prefer to simply sit back and relax with a nice glass of scotch or other type of distilled spirit. Gin, vodka, tequila, whiskey, brandy, rum, mezcal, and liqueurs are enjoying more popularity than they have in decades, and new craft spirits are popping up left and right like never before.

Whatever suits your fancy, Bevvy is your guide to better drinking. Check out this section to discover delicious drinks from all over the world, learn the storied histories behind many iconic cocktails, meet bartenders and distillers who are changing the game, and keep up with all kinds of great booze-related products.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyJan 23, 2019

Egan’s Legacy Reserve Irish Whiskey Review

By Eric Twardzik

Egan’s, a sixth-generation Irish distiller, released just 1,000 bottles of its Legacy Reserve Whiskey.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Scotch, Spirits, WhiskeyJan 22, 2019

Ardbeg Grooves Scotch Whisky Review

By Eric Twardzik

Ardbeg Grooves is a limited-edition scotch whisky that was partly aged in charred wine casks. It’s a beguiling dram full of fruit, salt, and smoke.

Cocktails, DrinksJan 21, 2019

10 Hot Cocktails to Warm You Up

By Kevin Gray

When it’s cold outside, reach for a hot cocktail. Because while a blanket or sweater can warm you up, they don’t taste nearly as good.

Drinks, News, OccasionsJan 15, 2019

National Mocktail Week Marks the Rise of Alcohol-Free Drinks

By Susie Oszustowicz

With National Mocktail Week upon us, we’re looking at the rise of Dry January and alcohol-free drinks.

Bourbon, Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyJan 10, 2019

Barrell Bourbon Batch 014 Review

By Eric Twardzik

Barrell Bourbon Batch 014 is a cask-strength spirit that was aged and distilled in Tennessee and Kentucky, blended, and bottled at a stout 109.4 proof.

Drinks, Gin, SpiritsJan 7, 2019

Cheat Sheet: What Is Sloe Gin?

By Eric Twardzik

Sloe gin 101, from what it is to how to use it.

Distilleries, Drinks, EventsJan 3, 2019

5 Can’t-Miss Drinking Experiences in the Cayman Islands

By Kevin Gray

Bend an elbow with some friendly locals, and taste your way through the Cayman Islands.

Brandy, Drinks, Liquor Reviews, SpiritsNov 17, 2018

Frisco American Brandy Review

By Eric Twardzik

Frisco is an unoaked American brandy that’s made from Californian muscat grapes and distilled at San Francisco’s Seven Stills Distillery.

Bartending 101, Cocktails, Drinks, GinNov 15, 2018

The Best Tonic for G&Ts, According to Bartenders

By Eric Twardzik

From house-made syrups to off-the-shelf brands, here’s how bartenders from Maine to Miami make their G&Ts.

Bourbon, Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyNov 8, 2018

Tarnished Truth Bourbon Review

By Jeff Dufour

This Virginia Beach hotel contains a distillery. Here’s its first bourbon.

Cocktails, Drinks, OccasionsNov 6, 2018

13 Election Day Cocktails to Drink After Voting

By Will Shenton

This year, the real winners are going to be the liquor stores.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Rye, Spirits, WhiskeyNov 5, 2018

WhistlePig The Boss Hog V: The Spirit of Mauve Rye Whiskey Review

By Eric Twardzik

WhistlePig Boss Hog the Spirit of Mauve is named for the Vermont farm’s dearly-departed pig, Mauve. They did her justice with this barrel proof rye.

Drinks, Gin, SpiritsOct 16, 2018

Cheat Sheet: Gin vs Genever

By Eric Twardzik

All the need-to-know basics of gin and its precursor, genever.

Bourbon, Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyOct 15, 2018

Jim Beam Repeal Batch Bourbon Review

By Kevin Gray

Jim Beam Repeal Batch is an 86-proof, non-chill filtered bourbon inspired by the whiskey the Beam family produced following Prohibition’s repeal in 1933.