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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Thirst Boston 2017 Is Almost Here
New England, we hope you’re parched. Because Thirst Boston is returning to its namesake city for a fourth time, running from April 28th-30th. Its schedule of seminars is now online, and some of this year’s more interesting events include a…
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WhistlePig FarmStock Features the Brand’s First Farm-to-Bottle Whiskey
WhistlePig has just announced the launch of WhistlePig FarmStock, the company’s highly-anticipated estate release that features whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled on its farm in Vermont. The company has been sourcing its whiskey from Canada, but since its inception, they…
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Appleton Estate Joy Anniversary Blend Honors World’s First Female Master Blender
Today, International Women’s Day, is a great day for Appleton Estate to introduce a new rum honoring the storied career of its Master Blender, Joy Spence, and her 20th Anniversary with the company. So they’re doing just that. Appleton Estate Joy Anniversary Blend…
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Chicago Cocktail Bar, the Aviary, Is Heading to NYC
When I visited the Aviary in Chicago in the summer of 2015, I drank a rum Manhattan that was smoked inside a made-to-order plastic bag. I was served a drink inside a treasure chest. I used a slingshot to break…
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Introducing Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum
Turns out, spiced rum doesn’t have to be based in nautical lore, and its bottles aren’t legally obligated to come festooned with pirates and sea monsters. The proof: Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced Rum, the first spiced offering from the…
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The Macallan x URWERK Flask Is a Damn Nice Flask
We love a good flask. As far as discreetly transporting booze goes, there’s nothing better. But while some of our flasks are workhorses meant to be kept hidden in suit jacket pockets, away from the prying eyes of brides and…
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Mount Gay Releases 1703 Master Select, a Limited Batch of Its Rarest Rum
Mount Gay 1703 Master Select is an annual, limited-edition rum from the Barbados distillery. Previously called 1703 Old Cask Selection, this year’s expression is comprised of a blend of rums from Mount Gay’s oldest reserves, which range from 10 to…
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Three Margaritas for National Margarita Day
February 22 marks National Margarita Day. And while we never need an excuse to drink margaritas, we’re also not going to turn one down. That leads us to the margarita recipes below. They creatively stray from the classic three-part recipe…
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James Beard Foundation Announces 2017 Semifinalists
See who made the cut for the 2017 James Beard Award semifinals!
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