Spirits

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.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyOct 16, 2019

Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon Whiskey Review

By Sam Green

Ghost Hill Texas Bourbon is Treaty Oak’s first “grain to glass” whiskey.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, News, Spirits, WhiskeyOct 14, 2019

WhistlePig Old World x Flaviar Chef’s Blend 2019 Review

By Eric Twardzik

To create this bespoke WhistlePig blend, Flaviar received a helping hand from a few James Beard Award-winning chefs.

Drinks, Spirits, WhiskeyOct 9, 2019

J.H. Cutter Whisky Review

By Eric Twardzik

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…

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyOct 4, 2019

Brothership Blended Whiskey Review

By Eric Twardzik

Brothership is a collaborative spirit that blends a 10-year-old Irish malt whiskey with a 10-year-old American whiskey.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeySep 17, 2019

Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Review

By Eric Twardzik

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.

News, People, Rum, SpiritsSep 3, 2019

New Master Blender Trudiann Branker Puts Her Stamp on Mount Gay Rum

By Kevin Gray

All while respecting traditions that have been in place since the brand was first founded in 1703.

Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyAug 27, 2019

Egan’s Legacy Reserve II Irish Whiskey Review

By Eric Twardzik

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.

News, Occasions, Rum, SpiritsAug 16, 2019

Hey, It’s National Rum Day. Let’s Celebrate.

By Bevvy

Celebrate National Rum Day on August 16 by mixing up the tropical, rum-spiked Hula Daiquiri.

People, Rum, Ruminations, SpiritsAug 13, 2019

Talking Rum With Spiribam’s Benjamin Jones

By Matt Pietrek

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.

Bourbon, Drinks, Liquor Reviews, Spirits, WhiskeyJul 16, 2019

Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon Review

By Eric Twardzik

Indiana mega-distillery MGP Ingredients has recently begun releasing whiskeys under its own label, including the new Eight & Sand Blended Bourbon.

Drinks, Mezcal, News, SpiritsJul 11, 2019

The Breaking Bad Guys Launch Dos Hombres Mezcal

By Kevin Gray

Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have just announced Dos Hombres Mezcal, their first foray into the world of celebrity booze.

Bartending 101, SpiritsJun 28, 2019

How to Taste Spirits Like a Pro

By Kevin Gray

These pro spirit tasting tips cover everything from assessing visuals and evaluating aromas to choosing the right glassware.

Drinks, Gin, Liquor Reviews, SpiritsJun 26, 2019

Gin Mare Review

By Eric Twardzik

Gin Mare is a Spanish gin that claims to be the first ever gin inspired by the Mediterranean.

Drinks, Spirits, WhiskeyJun 11, 2019

Cheat Sheet: What Is Mizunara Oak?

By Eric Twardzik

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.