Cheat Sheet: What Is Sherry?
A handy primer on one of Spain’s finest creations.
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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.
Egan’s Fortitude Irish Whiskey Review
This deep and flavorful whiskey was aged exclusively in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks.
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Virgil Kaine Electric Owl Bourbon Whiskey Review
Any spirit with a name like Virgil Kaine Electric Owl is going to have a lot to unpack.
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Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin Review
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin features an international blend of botanicals and makes a great Martini.
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WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye Rides to Market on the Shoulders of a Legend
The latest WhistlePig whiskey is a six-year-old rye meant for cocktails.
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Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey Launches in the U.S.
After finding success overseas, Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey is now available stateside.
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Nikka From The Barrel Japanese Whisky Review
Available in the Japanese market since 1986, Nikka From the Barrel has become a favorite souvenir among whisky-loving travelers.
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Rogue Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey Review
Rogue’s turning its Dead Guy Ale into this stout-aged whiskey.
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Cheat Sheet: Whiskey vs. Whisky
Same spirit, different spellings. Learn which one to use, and when.
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Copper & Kings Floodwall Apple Brandy Review
The American apple brandy revival continues with Floodwall American Craft Brandy.
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Bully Boy Amaro Review
The Boston-based distillery gets into the amaro game.
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How a Calvados Distiller Outwitted Nazis and Aided the Resistance
A tale of apple brandy, subterfuge, and secret messages written in cider.
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Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye Whiskey Review
Kilbeggan Small Batch Rye is the first spirit to be completely distilled and matured at the restored Ireland distillery.
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Reviewing Proper No. Twelve, Conor McGregor’s Irish Whiskey
This is fightin’ whiskey.
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The Best Irish Whiskey Under $50
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, here’s a guide for Irish whiskey lovers who aren’t made of money.
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The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Irish Whiskey
Like many spirits, the story of Irish whiskey begins with monks.
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Cheat Sheet: Single Malt Whisky vs. Single Grain Whisky
A handy primer on these important scotch whisky categories.
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Son of a Peat Batch 02 Scotch Whisky Review
Son of a Peat Batch 02 is the second installment in Flaviar’s mission to make a peated, crowd-sourced scotch.
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8 Celebrity-Owned Liquors That Are More Than Just Marketing
Bold-faced names… and their booze.
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Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry Rum Review
Plantation Xaymaca Special Dry is a blend of two 100% copper pot still rums distilled at Jamaica’s Long Pond and Clarendon distilleries.
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