PicoStill Lets You Make Liquor at Home
The PicoStill is a compact new appliance for easily and safely making liquor.
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An Evening With Hennessy Paradis Impérial
Hennessy Paradis Impérial was created by Hennessy Master Blender Yann Fillioux in 2011. The brandies that make it into the final blend are sourced from one of the oldest libraries of eaux de vie in the world. And only 10…
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Don Papa Rum Revisited
I recently reviewed Don Papa Rum, and the response from some in the rum community was quite passionate. I’d unintentionally waded into an ongoing controversy on what is and what isn’t rum, an energetic debate in which Don Papa…
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Colonel EH Taylor 4 Grain Bourbon Named "World Whisky of the Year"
For the third straight year, a North American spirit has taken the title of “World Whisky of the Year.” Following Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye and Booker’s Rye, Colonel E.H. Taylor 4 Grain Bottled in Bond 12-Year Bourbon has been crowned…
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Wine Country Wildfires – How You Can Help
You can assist the Wine Country wildfire recovery efforts, from volunteering to providing shelter and donations.
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The World’s 50 Best Bars, 2017 Edition
The World’s Best Bars, that annual ranking of… the world’s best bars, is out with its picks for 2017. As usual, London and New York dominated the list, with eight and seven bars, respectively. But this year saw an especially…
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Hornitos Launches Cristalino Tequila
The fastest growing segment in the tequila category isn’t blanco, reposado, añejo or even extra-anejo. It’s cristalino. This relatively new product is essentially añejo tequila—aged at least one year in oak barrels—that is filtered through charcoal to remove the color…
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Ultimate Cocktail Experience Shakes Up Drinks for a Good Cause
Sip cocktails for a great cause at the Ultimate Cocktail Experience.
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Jack Daniel's Rye Is Coming
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye is the final culmination of a product cycle that included an unaged rye, a rested rye, and a single barrel offering. Now, Jack is ready to debut the finished product, which will hit shelves in October….
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Meet Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey is the brand’s first new grain bill since Prohibition.
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Nikka Introduces Coffey Gin and Coffey Vodka
Here’s some exciting news. The Nikka Whisky Distilling Company, known for producing some delightful Japanese whiskies, will soon be introducing a gin and vodka. Dubbed Nikka Coffey Gin and Nikka Coffey Vodka, the new spirits will be distributed by Anchor…
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Scrappy's Bitters Introduces Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails
Half-Seas Sparkling Cocktails are a new release from the company behind Scrappy’s Bitters. The trio of canned cocktails is comprised of classic drinks–the Bramble, Daiquiri and Paloma–each made with real spirits and canned at 30psi, which is champagne-level carbonation. The…
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Rise of the Machines: Tipsy Robot Opens in Las Vegas
If the machines become sentient and take over Earth, at least we can rest assured that there will still be cocktails. Because the Tipsy Robot, a new bar staffed by drinks-slinging robots, opened today in—where else—Las Vegas. You can find…
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Tennessee Whiskey Trail Features 25 Distilleries Across the State
Tennessee whiskey fans, rejoice: the Tennessee Distillers Guild has just announced the official launch of the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, a 25-stop distillery tour across the state. There’s been nothing keeping an enterprising drinker from visiting these distilleries, but now, the…
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Novo Fogo Sparkling Caipirinha… In a Can
Brazil’s most popular cocktail is the Caipirinha, a delightful combination of cachaça, sugar and muddled lime. It’s easy enough to make, provided you’re at home or behind a bar. But when you’re heading to the beach, a picnic or attending…
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Don Papa Rum Arrives in the U.S.
Don Papa Rum, the popular rum from The Philippines, has finally arrived stateside. After launching in 2011, Don Papa found favor in its home country, eventually expanding throughout Asia and then to Europe. Now, Americans can get their first taste…
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Campari America Launches Whiskey Barons Collection
Campari America has taken a step back into history to resurrect two long-defunct bourbons: Old Ripy and Bond & Lillard.
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Introducing Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac
Good news for cognac drinkers, and especially for fans of all things Maison Ferrand. The company has just released Pierre Ferrand Reserve Double Cask Cognac. This expression is a permanent addition to the portfolio–which also includes one of our go-tos,…
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Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey Is Here
Basil Hayden’s Rye Whiskey is hitting shelves nationwide as a new limited-release from the brand best known for its bourbon. Basil Hayden’s Bourbon uses twice as much rye as traditional bourbons, and sports a trademark spicy finish, so this is…
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Sober Company: Shingo Gokan’s New Foray into Shanghai
In many circles, Shanghai, China’s capital for… well, just about everything, isn’t yet considered one of the top international locations for food and drink. There’s Paris, New York, Tokyo and Los Angeles. But Shanghai, despite earning a few spots in…
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