Liquor

There are plenty of images a glass of brandy might bring to mind. Maybe it’s putting brandy in your eggnog during the holidays. Maybe it’s old men smoking cigars and sipping on brandy. Or maybe it’s Drake’s song “One Dance,” where he danced with Hennessy in hand. Whatever it is, most people have heard of brandy — but they often don’t know a lot about the...

Let’s get one thing clear up front: the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, i...

It went from “the green fairy” to “the green devil” in the span of a century. The history of absinthe is a wild ride, with its meteoric rise throughout Europe before a devastating downfall. Today, some of the myths surrounding this libation have been dispelled. But absinthe still remains one of the most esoteric and perplexing spirits on any bar cart.

What is Absinthe? ...

The weather is getting colder, the leaves are changing, and everyone is breaking out pumpkin spice everything. You know what that means — Fall is officially here. In addition to being a great time to try a tasty Fall cocktail, Fall is also time for one of our favorite holidays: National Liqueur Day. On October 16, National Liqueur D...

Legend has it, Paul Jones Jr.’s proposal to a southern Belle inspired the creation of Four Roses. If her answer was yes, she would wear a corsage of roses to the ball. He waited until that day and in she came with a corsage of four roses. The four roses corsage would inspire Jones Jr. to trademark the name “Four Roses” in 1888. This was four years after moving to Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentu...

The world's most popular cognac, the versatility of Hennessey makes it well-loved by people around the world. Its delicious taste pairs well in both traditional and exciting new cocktails, making Hennessy a must-have at bars and parties. The distiller's dedication to the product produces the same taste every time. Meticulous attention to detail is...

If you’re a creative party planner, then Halloween is most likely one of your favorite holidays to celebrate. The colors and spooky undertones of the day bring out our most clever and artistic sides. And that goes double for crafting unique cocktails.

If you’re planning your cocktail list, look no further! We’ve rounded up seven of the best Halloween cocktails that are sure to wow y...

In the category of tequila, Patron is the original. It one of the first tequilas mass-produced for international consumers. And it still remains one of the most familiar brands for any level of tequila drinker.

Why? Because from 1989 onward, Patron launched a tireless campaign to elevate tequila from its status as cheap swill to fine...

Pumpkins, hay rides, and little ghouls and goblins abound as the heat of summer gives way to the chill of fall. What better way to celebrate this season of plenty than with a spiked seasonal drink?

Hot apple cider is the natural choice for the season. The United States alone produces 240 million bushels of apples each year...

Go to the liquor store and look at the shelf full of Scotch bottles. To the untrained eye, it’s just a lot of different colored bottles bearing names that are difficult to pronounce. It’s hard to know where to start. Maybe you know your go-to bottle. But what if you want to try something different?

If you have these questions, then we have your answers. This article will give you a run-down of...