Drinking

14 Exceptional Barrel-Finished Rye Whiskeys

An additional barrel maturation can radically alter and improve some already stellar ryes

Inside Michael Imperioli’s New NYC Cocktail Bar

Opened late last year, the Scarlet Lounge is ladling out libations on the Upper West Side

Is Dry January More Trouble Than It's Worth?

A fifth of Americans are at it again this year, but the movement could use a fresh perspective

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

Today’s the Day to Drink Jeppson’s Limited-Edition Pumpkin Spice Malört

Turns out it's actually great. Don't believe us? There's only one thing to do...

Oshizushi, Tuscan Delicacies and Possibly the Best Martini in the City

Here are the six best new restaurants in Los Angeles

The 43 Best Food and Drink Gifts for All Palates

Our favorite cookware of the year, as well as edible and drinkable presents

Wild Turkey Announces a Three-Generation Bourbon

A century's worth of whiskey knowledge went into Wild Turkey Generations, a collaboration between three eras of Russells

This Barcelona Cocktail Den Is Officially the World’s Best Bar of 2023

Sips takes home top honors at The World's 50 Best Bars awards

How Miami Bartenders Are Embracing Fall in 12 Cocktails

What’ll it be: Spiced Pear Negroni or PB&J Old Fashioned?

The Weekend DC Beer Nerds Wait for All Year Has Arrived

Snallygaster returns to Pennsylvania Ave. Not a beer person? We’ve got you covered, too.

The Biggest Surprise of This Year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

If you’re a fan of extra-aged bourbon, there’s a treat waiting for you

Texas-Based Socorro Pairs Tequila With Philanthropy

For every case sold, the fledgling spirits brand donates clean water to orphanages, nursing homes and communities in Mexico

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How Miami Bartenders Are Embracing Fall in 12 Cocktails

What’ll it be: Spiced Pear Negroni or PB&J Old Fashioned?

The Weekend DC Beer Nerds Wait for All Year Has Arrived

Snallygaster returns to Pennsylvania Ave. Not a beer person? We’ve got you covered, too.

The Biggest Surprise of This Year’s Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

If you’re a fan of extra-aged bourbon, there’s a treat waiting for you

Texas-Based Socorro Pairs Tequila With Philanthropy

For every case sold, the fledgling spirits brand donates clean water to orphanages, nursing homes and communities in Mexico

An Early Taste of Angel’s Envy 2023 Cask Strength Rye and Bourbon

It's the first time the distillery's released this style of rye whiskey

The 8 Best Dive Bars in SF, According to a Top Sommelier

Phillip Acquafresca of the Absinthe Group shares his favorite spots for grabbing a cheap drink

New York Governor Fueling Bills Mafia With Liquor Law Change

With Buffalo playing in London early Sunday, some sports bars can serve as early as 8 a.m.

Jack Daniel's Just Replaced Its Rye With Something Better

The Tennessee distillery's new Bonded Rye ups the proof and the flavor

Try a Caprese Milk Punch and Deli Classics at Chicago’s Best New Restaurants

Modern takes on Italian and Persian fare should pique diners’ interests this month

Swap That French Wine for a Hardy American Catawba

Chicago restaurants and Midwestern wineries are embracing homegrown grapes, for their sustainability and taste

The 2023 Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch Breaks a Record

Celebrating the distillery’s 135th year with the oldest recipe they've ever used

8 Black-Owned Spirits and Wines You Should Be Drinking

Plus, some cocktail inspiration for mixing a few of the bottles

Is This the Future of Non-Alcoholic Drinking?

The U.K.’s former drug czar is pushing Alcarelle, which he hopes will provide a non-boozy buzz

Study: Middle-Aged Adults Have a Binge Drinking Problem

Binge drinking among adults aged 35 to 50 is at a record high

Want to Try Fat-Washing Your Cocktails at Home? Here’s How.

Bay Area bartenders are here to help, whether you’re using bacon fat or coconut cream