The return of an old badge of honor in the liquor world can point you to Bourbons, ryes and other spirits of exceptionally high quality.
Kyle Gellis, the brand owner of Warped Cigars, has created a separate wine business called Blue Monster Wines LLC.
We drank our way though a wide selection of bonded Bourbons and other spirits from the bonded warehouses of America to see how they perform in the glass when paired with two standout …
Hear the words “exceptional brandy” and you probably think Cognac or Armagnac. While both have impeccable credentials, a growing cadre of domestic makers challenge them with brandy styles …
Get to know supremely smooth Irish whiskey, a spirits category with more choices than you think.
Close your eyes and take a sip of a good mezcal and you might envision the bucolic scene from which it springs. Huge agave piñas roast over wood fire in an earthen pit. A horse slowly …
A hint of rye grain plus a stay in Templeton Rye barrels makes Boulevard Brewing Rye on Rye a perfect partner for a strong cigar like the Archetype Axis Mundi Toro.
Renowned as the first whisky of the world, Scotch gets its fair share of praise, but what it doesn’t get is used in a lot of cocktails.
A theory of relativity should drive any study of what is perhaps the most classic of cocktails: the Manhattan. The brown spirits version and forerunner of the clear Martini, this mix of …
What do I do in New York City when I’m thirsting for a Cuban cocktail? The answer is found in a second-story walk-up called BlackTail.
The classic mixing spirit is roaring back with newfound flavors and a revived role at the bar.
When May rolls around it is hard to ignore the quintessential event drink: the Mint Julep. Tankers' loads are poured at the Kentucky Derby each year because they celebrate the springing of …
Judging by the numbers—Irish whiskey sales are soaring and distillery expansion has revived the island's production—revelers are ready to celebrate with more than just green beer this St. …
The revival of this spicy whiskey brings on perfect cigar pairings.
If your take on the classic combination of Port and a cigar includes only the thick, dark wine labeled as "vintage," you're not giving Port all the credit it deserves. It's time to consider …
The nose has the unmistakable Tequila tang, but with so much more. And once it arrives in the mouth this tasty dram has none of the earmarks of the lick-the-salt-bite-the-lime Tequilas you …
On the nose you get a nuanced meeting of delicate fruits with oak, nuts and vanilla. On the palate come pears, ripe berries, cocoa and toffee. It's the hallmark elegance and complexity of …
The quintessential summer drink has its recipe right in its name: Gin & Tonic. But it's not that simple. Ignore the details and you squander the chance to make this classic quaff sublime. …
