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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.
A Tennessee Moonshine Maker With a Rye Whiskey Secret
Sometimes you find a good rye whiskey where you least expect it.
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Infographic: Whiskey Casks 101
The importance of the whiskey cask in whiskey production can’t be understated—in fact, it’s absolutely essential. Learn why.
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Buying Your First Premium Rum Without Getting Duped or Disappointed
Pro tips for scoring a good bottle of rum based on your drinking preferences.
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Scotch Cheat Sheet
Everything you need to know about scotch.
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Infographic: Courvoisier Cognac, by the Numbers
A data-heavy look at Courvoisier, one of the world’s most prolific cognac brands.
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How Barrel Aging Affects Whiskey and Other Spirits
A primer on barrel aging from a California craft distiller.
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Bourbon for Beginners: 5 Introductory Bourbons to Try Now
Five tried and tested bourbons to get you started with America’s native spirit.
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The Global Grass Roots Efforts to Rehabilitate Rum’s Reputation
Meet the hardworking advocates who are pushing rum’s reputation forward.
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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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Meet Diplomático’s New Rums: Mantuano and Planas
Get acquainted with Diplomático Planas and Mantuano rums.
In partnership with Diplomático.
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The Best Spiced Rums to Try Now
Spiced rums get a bad rap, but these bottles will keep you reaching for more.
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Rum Misconception #5: Rum Has No Rules
Rum suffers from an identity crisis, in part because of the misconception that it has no rules.
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Exploring Fernet-Branca at Its Source
Getting to know Fernet-Branca—the divisive digestif with dramatic medicinal beginnings that has risen to become a cultural icon—and long been the bartender’s handshake of choice.
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Rum Misconception #4: Older Rum Is Better
Is older rum better than younger rum, and do those age statements even mean anything?
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The Best Rum for Daiquiris, According to Top Bartenders
In bars all across the world, the word “Daiquiri” is often proceeded by “strawberry,” and the cocktail is served frozen and comically large. But the classic Daiquiri, which traces its roots back to Cuba, is a simple rum sour composed of…
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Rum Misconception #3: Darker Rum Is Better
Is there a correlation between rum’s color and its age or quality? Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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Rum Misconception #2: All White Rum Is the Same
Rum expert Matt Pietrek defends the unfairly tarnished reputation of white rum.
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What Is Sotol?
A detailed look at sotol, Mexico’s lesser-known spirit that’s gaining in popularity.
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Rum Misconception #1: Rum Is Sweet
Rum is many things, but it’s not inherently sweet. Rum expert Matt Pietrek sets the record straight.
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