Have you ever considered giving your alcohol proper rest and relaxation? Distillers of fine tequilas know that spirits soften with a nice, long nap. Most tequila tasters agree that the “alcohol burn” mellows more the longer the spirit is aged. That’s exactly what “Reposado” tequilas do.

For tequila to be appropriately “rested,” it needs to sit after distillation for two to 12 months.

Corn whiskey has a bad rap. Well, can you blame folks? There is so much mediocre whiskey out there. Admit it: when you think of corn whiskey, you think of mountains with illegal stills tucked away out behind the barn. You don’t think of it in the same way you think of bourbon or scotch. Corn whiskey is the unsophisticated little brother that never grew up. A Peter Pan of spirits (without the pixie d

“This rare whiskey shall never again be made.”

The first release of the Blood Oath Pact series was in 2015. Since then, master distiller John Rempe has released a new, limited-edition bourbon each year. The Pact, below, is inscribed on every label.

This rare whiskey shall never again be mad

Good Scotch whisky doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are our favorite affordable Scotch picks.

Scotch whiskies often have tasting notes that go something like: Has a nose of rubbed peppermint leaves and damp grass. Is that a hint of lemon peel? As you sip the drink, it hits the palate with an oiliness; a taste o

Top of the World!

At 9,600 feet above sea level, Breckenridge, Colorado is eight tenths of a mile higher than the Mile High City, Denver. With higher elevation comes a lower boiling point, and some feel that leads to better flavors. Breckenridge Distillery has the distinction of being the highest distillery in the world. So how have they created what some refer to as the best-blended

Kentucky, Barrel Proof, Tennessee Straight, Bottled in Bond, Small Batch, Rye, Corn, Wheat, Old, and Young…the bourbon market has expanded. And distillers are working hard to meet the growing demand.

Here are 9 bourbon suggestions that span the infinite possibilities. Enjoy!

1. Knock, Knock, Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Bourbon balls are a Christmastime confection inspired by Southern flavors. They make a great addition to any cookie and candy tray during the holidays.

They were created by schoolteacher and candy maker Ruth Hanly Booe in 1938. She was inspired by the sage words of a visiting dignitary: “the two best tastes in the world are a sip of Kentucky bourbon” paired with Booe’s chocolate.

As 2021 comes to a close, we visit the bourbons which took top honors in the International Whiskey Competition, World Whiskies Award, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and the North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition.

No matter what your favorite style of bourbon--Kentucky Straight, Bottled-in-Bond, Small Batch, Rye, or Wheat--there is a bourbon on our list for you.

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They welcome you with a smile. They listen to your life struggles and celebrate with you during happy moments. And, of course, they keep your drink full. Bartenders are the crux of society in many ways. There are more than half a million bartenders in the U.S.  All of them keep establishments going that many people rely on for community