5 popular bottles of Scotch to build your liquor cabinet around
Every proper liquor cabinet should have at least one bottle of scotch- and we've got five great options you can choose from
The best spiced rum cocktails to spice up your palate this fall
Spiced rum is great for autumn and can be the star of many great cocktails. Here are seven to try.
Let bourbon warm you up in all new ways with these delicious fall drinks
Bourbon's characteristic flavor is not only luscious on its own, but also complemented by other warm and cozy fall flavors, mixed into festive drinks.
MLB playoffs: The Dodgers have been eliminated, so they can’t celebrate with this team-favorite tequila
Though the Dodgers have been swept by the Diamondbacks in the MLB playoffs, the team's favorite tequila is still here.
Our margarita recipe is the only one you’ll ever need, we promise
Margaritas are a classic cocktail, and this margarita recipe will wow every time.
10 classic bourbon bottles and brands that will never go out of style
10 classic bourbon brands you should have on your home bar cart
You’re drinking rum all wrong – why you need to treat it more like wine
Even if you take rum seriously, as you should, you're probably doing it wrong. Here's how to properly honor the spirit.
Our Aperol spritz recipe is as close to perfect as you’ll find
Need a simple, great, repeatable Aperol spritz recipe? This one's for you, then!
The secret to making your tequila drinks fall-friendly is Aperol
The start of autumn doesn't mean your tequila drinks have to go away. Here are several great cocktails for fall that call for the addition of Aperol.
Know your liquor: A guide to whiskey terminology
Ever wonder what all the whiskey terminology you read really means? We've got you covered.
10 fantastic single malt Scotch whiskies to warm you this fall
Fall is a season of reasonably warm days and chilly evenings. It’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy a warming dram.
These irresistible cocktails will keep you warm and cozy the whole fall season
Fall is here and that means a host of fantastic cocktails that use the ingredients of the season.
Buffalo Trace brings back old-timey whiskey brands not seen since Prohibition
Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is a must-have for whiskey enthusiasts
The Bud Light boycott movement comes for Taylor Swift, NFL’s Travis Kelce — this is why
The Bud Light boycott is coming after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Guinness Extra Stout vs. Draught: Which one tastes better?
Which of these two wildly popular beers is better? Let's take the plunge and find out.
Here are the best bourbons, according to top bartenders
Getting the best of a category often involves getting insider info. For best bourbons, we reached out to some of our favorite bartenders.
Expert bartender gives us a great martini recipe, and a chef suggests pairing it with French fries (yes, really)
A famed bartender gives us her best martini recipe
Pumpkin beer is everyone’s fall obsession, but these ales actually taste good
The Manual's roundup of the best pumpkin beers of 2023 includes wild ales, imperial porters, and other pie-inspired concoctions from top craft breweries.
This screwdriver drink recipe is simple, elegant, and downright delicious
Looking for an incredible (and simple) screwdriver recipe? Look no further - ours is incredible
Absinthe is mysterious and luscious – an expert tells us which bottles you should buy
Absinthe is mysterious and luscious — an expert tells us which bottles you should buy and add to your liquor cabinet.
5 incredible tequila recipes you’ve definitely never heard of
Tequila can be used in so much more than just classic cocktails and these recipes are proof.
Foraging gets tipsy: How to make an old fashioned and 5 more cocktails with easily foraged items
Want to make an old fashioned in what may be the most old fashioned way ever? Try foraging for your ingredients!
The best top-shelf tequilas between $50-$100
When you want to up your agave game past cheap margaritas, check out this list of the best top-shelf tequilas between $50-$100.
Take a break from pumpkin beer: The best Oktoberfest beers to drink this fall
Pumpkin beer may get all the hype in the fall season, but these Oktoberfest beers should be on your list to try.
10 smoky scotch whisky options to make those fall campfires magical
Scotch whisky can be a lot to handle, but these smoky scotch whisky options go down smooth as silk.
The best breweries in America: The ultimate bucket list if you love craft beer
There are thousands of breweries in America but our shortlist of 20 includes those that not only make great beer, but offer something unique as well.
7 of the best spirits for spiked apple cider
Make these spiked apple cider drinks with one or more of these favorite spirits.
Review: The HAVA R01 Compact Countertop Dishwasher might be the game-changer your home needs
Think your bar doesn't need a small dishwasher? Our review might change your mind
Whiskey upgrade: How to fat wash your favorite whiskey or bourbon to add new depths of flavor
Ever heard of fat-washing? It's a great way to add interesting flavors to any whiskey or bourbon
Kick off Hispanic heritage month with these 2 incredible tequila drink recipes from mixologist Javier Ramirez
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15, but these two tequila drink recipes are sensational all year long
The fantastic fall wine trends to know before the season sets in, according to the experts
Wine trends change fast so it pays to stay ahead of the curve. Here's what to look for this fall, according to the experts.
Up your cocktail game: How to make the perfect gin gimlet
Looking for an elegant, easy gin gimlet recipe? We've got one of the best.
10 rye whiskey bottles we love: You should have at least one on your bar shelf
Rye whiskey is complex and wonderful, and these are the bottles you should have on your bar shelf.
The 6 best Marsala wine cocktail recipes to make
Marsala is a fortified wine out of Italy that we normally just cook with. But with the good stuff especially, it can make for some quality cocktails.
10 floral gin options to help make what’s left of summer truly epic
Gin is a liquor with a lot of nuance and subtlety. Most people overlook how complex gin can be, and these floral gin options prove a point.
The 7 best passion fruit cocktails to remind us of the sun and fun
Passion fruit is evocative stuff, reminiscent of sun and fun. Bring that to your refreshments with the best passion fruit cocktail recipes.
Costco has a secret online store, Costco Next, that any member can access – here’s how
Did you know Costco has a secret online store named Costco Next? It's true! Here's how to access it
How to drink bourbon like a pro: A beginner’s guide
Tasting bourbon (and all whiskeys) is done in steps. It’s more than just drinking and thinking.
Coors Light ‘Chill Throne’ is the silliest tailgating chair ever – and it’s $750
Coors Light has made the "Chill Throne," a limited-edition tailgating chair it plans to sell for $750
11 single malt whiskies that aren’t Scotch (but are still great)
Even though they're most often thought of, Scotland isn't the only place to make single malt whiskies. Here are seven from other places around the world.
Argentiera’s newest wine vintage promises ‘balance and intensity’ from short-season harvest
This wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, and Petit Verdot, and its rich and sophisticated notes can be attributed to climate change?
A beginner’s guide to sherry wine, an incredibly misunderstood drink
To fortified wine’s discredit, we can’t seem to divorce it from Grandma’s cabinet. But it’s high time that we do.
Drink up with some of the most popular whiskey brands in the U.S.
These are some of the most popular whiskey brands in the U.S. and whiskey makers continue to pop up everywhere, so who's making the good stuff?
How to make a kimchi bloody mary, the best a.m. drink
There are a lot of bloody mary riffs out there. The best one just may be a recipe involving kimchi.
A California wine company illegally aged wine in the ocean, and now 2,000 bottles have been destroyed
It all started when a California-based wine company called Ocean Fathoms decided that the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel were a good place to age its wine.
Costco is refunding people on Kirkland vodka because a few batches are pretty terrible
People who bought Kirkland vodka may be eligible for a refund directly from Costco
These 5 incredible Napa Valley wines are worth the splurge
In every single way, Napa Valley and its treasured wines live up to even the highest expectations at which they're held. These are some of our favorites.
The do’s and don’ts of batching cocktails at home
Preparing a party or backyard gathering? Here's what you need to know when pre-preparing cocktails for guests.
The most bizarre venues for a bar on the planet
The most unique bars on earth, set in the most unexpected places. From caves to high-altitude haunts, they are obscure.
The ‘Wall Street Hustle’ sous vide cocktail is simple elegance we can’t get enough of
Admittedly, the idea may sound a little bit peculiar at first, but there's just no other method of mixology that allows the fusing of flavors the way a sous vide machine does.