What Is a “Blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys”?
Here’s why some bourbons are labeled this way, and why it’s nothing to be afraid of.
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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 Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still Scotch Whisky Review
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Illicit Still is an homage to the brand’s illicit past.
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Barrell Craft Spirits Is Blending Bourbon—And a Whole Lot Else—Its Own Way
Pulling back the curtain on the fascinating and frantically prolific American spirits blender.
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Stellum Spirits Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Reviews
Stellum whiskeys, like those produced by its parent brand Barrell Craft Spirits, are sourced and sold at cask strength.
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Bimini Coconut Gin Review
This new release from Round Turn Distilling hails from the lush, tropical climate of Biddeford, Maine.
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What Is Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey?
Breaking down this confusing but rewarding subgenre of Irish whiskey.
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Bartender Will Isaza on Understanding and Using South American Spirits
Bartender Will Isaza Is reimagining how aguardiente, cachaça and other South American spirits are used as he introduces them to North American drinkers.
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6 O’Clock Gin Review
The London dry gin is self-described as “strikingly smooth.”
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Belvedere Organic Infusions Is a New Line of Flavored Vodkas
Choose from three expressions: Lemon & Basil, Pear & Ginger, and Blackberry & Lemongrass
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GlenDronach Cask Bottling Batch 18 Scotch Whisky Reviews
These four expressions mark the first time American drinkers are privy to these single-cask delights.
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Cheat Sheet: Absinthe vs. Pastis
Demystifying the difference between two iconic French spirits.
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Ojo de Tigre Artesanal Mezcal Review
This new joven mezcal is made from a blend of espadín and tobalá agaves produced in Oaxaca and Puebla.
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Vamonos Riendo Mezcal Review
This triple-distilled mezcal is a kinder, gentler entry to the category.
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Grey Goose Essences Vodkas Are Infused with Real Fruit and Botanicals
The new line was born out of a trend toward fresh, simple cocktails.
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Benriach The Original Ten and The Smoky Ten Scotch Whisky Reviews
The Original 10 and Smoky 10 aren’t simply unpeated and peated versions of the same juice.
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Bully Boy Amaro Rabarbaro Liqueur Review
It’s the sort of gateway drug that might convince amaro skeptics to take the leap.
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12 Great Distilleries in Colorado
The Centennial state is now home to more than 100 distilleries. These are some of the best.
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Catoctin Creek Maple Cask Finished Rye Whiskey Review
Twice a year, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek Distilling releases a cask-strength version of their flagship Roundstone Rye.
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Cheat Sheet: What Is Brandy de Jerez?
Welcome this sherry cask-aged Spanish brandy into your home bar.
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Dewar’s Portuguese Smooth Scotch Whisky Review
The latest in Dewar’s cask-finished series sees sees an eight-year-old blend finished in port casks.
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