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Touring Bourbon Country

Touring Bourbon Country

A few decades ago, visiting distilleries used to be a hit-or-miss proposition. Yes, Maker's Mark always had the welcome mat out at its meticulously restored, national-landmark …

August 6, 2015
The Latest Last Drop

The Latest Last Drop

If you're a single-malt snob who happens to have a wallet with a lazy four grand in it, you might want to test your allegiance by taking the Last Drop challenge. The latest …

July 31, 2015
Jack Daniel’s First Barrel Proof

Jack Daniel’s First Barrel Proof

You used to have to work at Jack Daniel's Lynchburg, Tennessee, distillery to know how the world's best-selling American whiskey tasted straight from the barrel. Now, drinkers …

July 24, 2015
Hedonism Shows Its Age For Its Anniversary

Hedonism Shows Its Age For Its Anniversary

You're never supposed to ask a lady her age, but if she offers it don't be surprised if there's more than one answer.

July 10, 2015
The Margarita

The Margarita

It's been said that the Margarita is the traditional drink of Cinco de Mayo, the Mexican version of Independence Day. But forget that noise. First of all, the fifth of May marks a …

June 26, 2015
Herradura Is (Clearly) Aged

Herradura Is (Clearly) Aged

If you're into judging by appearance, prepare to be surprised by Herradura Tequila's latest expression: Ultra. The magic of filtering has removed the color from what is an añejo …

June 19, 2015
Laphroaig Savors Its Bicentennial

Laphroaig Savors Its Bicentennial

Perhaps because they feel that hitting the two-century mark is too special an occasion to celebrate in just one day, the makers of Laphroaig whisky are stretching their 200th …

June 12, 2015
A Case for the Blood and Sand Scotch Cocktail

A Case for the Blood and Sand Scotch Cocktail

Weighty and warming, Scotch whisky is a winter staple. However, when the thermometer spikes, many eschew their Caledonian drams for lighter and (what is thought to be) more …

June 5, 2015
Pimm’s Cup—An English Take On Summer

Pimm’s Cup—An English Take On Summer

"But in spite of all temptations to belong to other nations, he remains an Englishman." - Gilbert & Sullivan, H.M.S. Pinafore

May 29, 2015

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