The History of Bénédictine, and How to Use It
Bénédictine is a liqueur made in France with a strong association with a Benedictine abbey in the town of Fécamp.
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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.
The Rise of “High-Rye” Whiskey—And What That Means in the First Place
Why your favorite whiskeys and bourbons are getting high on rye.
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Muckety-Muck 25-Year-Old Scotch Whisky Review
Muckety-Muck 25 is the second single grain scotch whisky to be released by the Orphan Barrel Project.
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Woodford Reserve Five-Malt Stouted Mash Whiskey Review
It’s part of the brand’s ongoing Master’s Collection and emphasizes the flavors found in “distiller’s beer.”
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The Glenrothes 12-Year-Old Scotch Whisky Review
The Glenrothes 12 is matured in sherry seasoned oak casks.
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Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky Madeira Finish Review
Penderyn Madeira Finish is aged in ex-bourbon barrels before undergoing a finish in Madeira casks.
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Become a Whisky Drinker in 5 Easy Steps
Discover our five easy steps to becoming a whisky drinker and fall in love with this exquisite spirit.
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Cognac-Cask Finished Bourbons Are on the Rise
With recent releases from Bardstown, TX Whiskey and Redemption, now’s a good time to enjoy Cognac cask-finished bourbon.
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Nyak VS Cognac Review
Nyak VS Cognac has been double-distilled in copper pot stills by a sixth-generation distilling family.
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Jameson Orange Whiskey Has Arrived. Here’s How It Tastes.
The new Jameson Orange combines the triple-distilled Irish whiskey you know and love with natural orange flavor.
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Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Review
Blade and Bow 22-Year-Old is a heroically aged bourbon produced at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville.
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Bently Heritage Juniper Grove American Dry Gin Review
What exactly is an “American Dry Gin?” I can’t tell you, but maybe Bently Heritage Juniper Grove American Dry Gin can.
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Kentucky Owl The Wiseman Bourbon Review
The Wiseman from Kentucky Owl is a blend of four Kentucky straight bourbons and is produced in collaboration with Bardstown Bourbon Company.
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Paul John Christmas Edition 2021 Whisky Review
The Indian distiller’s 2021 release is aged in ex-bourbon barrels before finishing in port and madeira casks. Christmas-y indeed.
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Templeton Four-Year Rye Whiskey Review
This 95% rye is sourced from Indiana and then bottled in Templeton, Iowa.
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #5 Review
Fusion Series #5 is made by marrying a sourced 11-year-old bourbon with BBC’s own three-year and four-year bourbons.
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Nordés Gin Review
Hailing from Spain, Nordes Gin is made from Albariño wine grapes.
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America’s Next Great Single Malt Hails From Cedar Ridge, Iowa
Cedar Ridge conquered Iowa’s bourbon market. Now they’re coming for single malts.
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Woodford Reserve Chocolate Malt Whisper Bourbon Review
This happy accident is the latest release in the brand’s Distillery Series.
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Bird of Courage Is a Roasted Turkey-Flavored Whiskey
One-up everyone by plunking down a bottle of Bird of Courage this Thanksgiving.
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