Greek Spirits Beyond Ouzo: Metaxa and Mastiha Liqueur
For many drinkers, the question of Greek spirits begins and ends with Ouzo. But don’t overlook Metaxa and the cryptic category of Mastiha liqueurs.
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Whether you’re looking to whip up some creative new cocktails or simply sit back and relax with a nice glass of scotch, spirits are essential to the world of great drinks. 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. Check out this section to learn about delicious spirits from all over the world, meet craft distillers who are changing the game, and keep up with all kinds of great booze-related products.
10 Whiskeys We’re Excited to Try at WhiskyFest New York 2019
These 10 bottles are at the top of our to-drink list.
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Legent Bourbon Review
In true “name a more iconic duo” fashion, Jim Beam Master Distiller Fred Noe and Suntory Chief Blender Shinji Fukuyo have joined forces to create a whiskey.
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Four Roses 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Review
13,440. That highly specific number correlates to the number of bottles Four Roses has released for its 2019 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon.
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Starward Nova Australian Single Malt Whisky Review
To everyone’s great surprise, Starward Nova is not the name of a new space exploration series on the Syfy Channel, but a new single malt whisky made entirely in Melbourne.
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Glendalough Rose Gin Review
Glendalough Rose Gin is another entry in the expanding library of pink-tinted juniper spirits.
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Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon Whiskey Review
Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon is Treaty Oak’s first “grain to glass” whiskey.
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WhistlePig Old World x Flaviar Chef’s Blend 2019 Review
To create this bespoke WhistlePig blend, Flaviar received a helping hand from a few James Beard Award-winning chefs.
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J.H. Cutter Whisky Review
From the very first glance, J.H. Cutter is an oddball. It’s an American product—the label itself claims “a perfect blend of American Whiskies,” yet it chooses the “whisky” spelling and isn’t flagged as a bourbon or a rye. Launched this…
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Brothership Blended Whiskey Review
Brothership is a collaborative spirit that blends a 10-year-old Irish malt whiskey with a 10-year-old American whiskey.
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Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review
As far as whiskey brand origin stories go, Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon is a winner. Founded by John Wayne’s son, it’s based on a handwritten, 1962 recipe found among the acting legend’s papers.
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New Master Blender Trudiann Branker Puts Her Stamp on Mount Gay Rum
All while respecting traditions that have been in place since the brand was first founded in 1703.
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Egan’s Legacy Reserve II Irish Whiskey Review
Egan’s Legacy Reserve II was aged in American oak and then finished in barrels that once held Banyuls, an AOC-designated French dessert wine.
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Hey, It’s National Rum Day. Let’s Celebrate.
Celebrate National Rum Day on August 16 by mixing up the tropical, rum-spiked Hula Daiquiri.
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Talking Rum With Spiribam’s Benjamin Jones
Over the past 15 years, Benjamin Jones has worked tirelessly to bring Martinique rhum agricole to North American consumers by way of the Rhum Clément and Rhum J.M brands.
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Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Review
Indiana mega-distillery MGP Ingredients has recently begun releasing whiskeys under its own label, including the new Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon.
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The Breaking Bad Guys Launch Dos Hombres Mezcal
Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have just announced Dos Hombres Mezcal, their first foray into the world of celebrity booze.
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How to Taste Spirits Like a Pro
These pro spirit tasting tips cover everything from assessing visuals and evaluating aromas to choosing the right glassware.
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Gin Mare Review
Gin Mare is a Spanish gin that claims to be the first ever gin inspired by the Mediterranean.
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Cheat Sheet: What Is Mizunara Oak?
Until recently, mizunara was a word used almost exclusively within the cult world of Japanese whisky blogs. Today, you may find it printed on a label in your local liquor store.
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