Artisanal Beverages
The Best Vodka For Cooking
The benefits of cooking with vodka can be amazing. Vodka acts as an emulsifier that binds oil and water, leaving you with a deliciously creamy sauce when done well. Rather than adding or destroying …
The Best Smooth Vodka
Vodka is becoming a highly diverse spirit these days. Traditional vodka has always been incredibly neutral – as was the goal for so long. Whether you were sipping it straight or adding it to …
Whiskey Of The Month Clubs A to Z Everything I Could Find Online
I’m a casual whiskey drinker, but after joining some beer of the month clubs I figured I’d look into some whiskey of the month clubs to see if there were some to join, so that I could …
Top 19 Gin Mixers For Fast, Easy And Delicious Drinks
The mixers featured on this list can all be combined with gin to create a simple and delicious drink. All you need is the mixer and the gin. That’s it. Two ingredients.
Does Coffee Have Tannins?
Tannins are a set of fascinating plant-based compounds. They’re most famously found in tea and red wine, but there are tannins in plenty of other foods and drinks too. So, does coffee have tannins? …
The Best Sweet Tea Vodka
Sweet tea is loved throughout the world, but it’s a particularly popular treat in the Southern United States. It all began in 1795 when a French explorer named Andre Michaux brought tea leaves to …
The Best Sipping Vodka
For many years vodka has been known as the go-to spirit for mixers and cocktails, largely due to its neutral taste and low price tag. There are many vodkas that are perfect for this – but the …
The Best Blanco Tequila For Every Budget
It’s true that blanco tequila is the cheapest tequila you’ll find. Many take this to mean it’s of lower quality than other types like reposado or anejo, but this is untrue. In this case, the cheaper …
13 Bourbon of the Month Clubs & Gift Baskets You Can Buy Online
I’m mostly a casual whiskey drinker but I’ve recently been experimenting with various whiskey of the month clubs. These have helped me learn more about the nuances of whiskey along with the …
The Best American Vodka
Although vodka doesn’t have the deep American roots that bourbon does or the perceived “prestige” of wine, it has captured the hearts of the Western world. We all know vodka began in Russia, and it’s …
16 Exciting Starbucks Drinks With Honey
If you want a fancy coffee drink, few companies are more famous than Starbucks. The giant chain typically uses sugar to sweeten their drinks, but there’s a surprising number of Starbucks drinks with …
The Best American Brandy
Brandy didn’t originate in America but America has certainly made its mark on the world of brandy. The spirit first came to America through the coasts, where people were planing vineyards across the …
Is Tequila Good For You?
Tequila is often seen as a party drink, one that you down shot after shot of when you’re looking for a good time or want to drown your sorrows. However, tequila is much more than that. It can also be …
The Best Tequila For a Tequila Sunrise
Bright and delicious, the tequila sunrise is a fun, fruity drink that’s perfect for a day on the beach and works well to drum up some tropical vibes if you can’t take a proper vacation. Compared to …
How To Make Herbal Tea From Fresh Herbs
It’s easy to see why herbal tea is so popular. It’s often delicious, relaxing, caffeine free, and may offer considerable health benefits. There are also many types of tea, including products we buy at …
The Best Potato Vodka
Grain may be the most common way to make vodka, but it’s far from the only option. Potatoes are another popular choice, but you can do it with so many things. Less common ingredients include milk …
The Best American Gin
Gin itself dates back to the early 16th century when juniper berries first made an appearance in alcohol. They were used in a spirit known as jenever, which is Dutch for “juniper” and was created in …
Pilsner Vs Lager: Which One Is Right For You?
Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages and remains popular today. Most beer lovers have their preferences firmly entrenched. You probably already know which brands of beer you prefer and …
The Best Mexican Tequila
Between the rich soil and warm climate, Mexico is the perfect region to create amazing tequila. There are several places where tequila is made within Mexico, but the beautiful Highlands of Jalisco is …
The Best Chasers For Vodka
Chasers are surprisingly simple, they’re just a drink you have straight after a shot. They’re perfect for reducing the alcoholic burn and any bitterness. Finding the best chasers for vodka is …
The Best Gluten-Free Vodka
Many people have gone gluten-free these days, whether for medical reasons or a personal choice. Regardless of the reason, it’s important to those that follow the diet and they’re always very careful …
The Best Vodka For Martinis
There are a few theories floating around about where the martini came from, including an innovative bartender to a simple matter of shortening a brand name and the subsequent evolution into a staple …
The Best Fruity Vodka
There is no shortage of fruit flavors in the world of vodka – whether you want a refreshing sipper or a sweet cocktail, there’s something out there for everyone. A neutral vodka is a perfect …
Sweet Beer: A Delicious Alternative to Bitter Brews
Even if you’re a beer aficionado, beer can seem pretty overwhelming. There are just so many different types, along with plenty of substyles and variations from one product to the next. This is …
The Most Expensive Tequila That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
When we talk about expensive alcohol, it’s easy to focus on the seemingly refined products, particularly cognac and whiskey. Yet, the most expensive tequila bottles put these to …
26 Of The Best Vodka Cocktails That You Need To Try
Vodka is a neutral spirit, one that has barely any taste of its own. Instead, it picks up the flavors of other ingredients, making it an ideal spirit for cocktails (or for combining with a mixer). In …
Clubs of America: Beer of the Month Club Review
This year I took time out of my busy schedule to drink a bunch of beer so I could let you guys know where to get the good stuff. LOL. But seriously, I did join all the beer of the month clubs that I …
The Best Vodka For Infusing
One of the best things about vodka is how versatile it is. We all know it’s the perfect base for many cocktails, and it mixed well with all kinds of single ingredients as well. Many are also lovely to …
Tequila Vs Mezcal: Production, Aging, And Flavor
There’s a classic line that says all tequila is mezcal, but only some mezcal is tequila. In other words, tequila is a type of mezcal, much like bourbon is a type of whiskey. That statement is a useful …
The Best Irish Whiskey For Every Budget
Pretty self-explanatory, Irish whiskey is whiskey that’s made in any part of Ireland, including both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Irish whiskey must contain some amount of malted …
The Best Apple Brandy
Apple brandy isn’t just an old, traditional spirit – many are convinced it’s America’s oldest spirit. Of course, record-keeping wasn’t foolproof back in the 1600s so exact timelines and details …
Is Chai Tea Good For You?
Chai tea is one of the most perfect drinks in winter. It’s delicious, warming, and can be low in calories too. So, you might wonder, is chai tea good for you? The simple answer to that question is …
The Best Grapefruit Vodka
While still part of the citrus family, grapefruit vodka stands out a little because it’s inherently less sweet than other types of citrus vodka. It’s got some sweetness in there, no doubt, but …
10 Hot Loose Leaf Tea of the Month Clubs
The loose leaf tea of the month clubs featured in this list give you the chance to regularly enjoy high-quality tea, without needing to scour stores to find it. The clubs also provide a way to enjoy …
The Best Vodka for White Russians
Compared to many centuries-old cocktails we still enjoy today, the white Russian is just a baby. You can trace the origins of some drinks back to the 14th and 15th centuries, but the first recorded …
The Best Flavored Vodka For Every Budget
Flavored vodka isn’t as complicated as it may seem at first glance. Different distillers have different methods, but they all start with plain vodka as the base. Then, flavoring agents are added to …
Best Sipping Tequila for Every Budget
Tequila is a popular spirit, in part due to its versatility. It’s a popular one for taking shots, likely due to the (often) sweet taste and cheaper varieties available. Not many people relish the …
Bourbon Maple Pecan Pie with Homemade Pie Crust
Growing up in the Southern United States, pecan pie was something of a staple. Everybody made it during the holidays, and I grew tired of it quickly! Overly sweet, the savory deliciousness of the …
The Best Brandy For Fruitcake
The fruitcake is peculiar creation that always gets a mixed bag of reactions. Typically only appearing around the holidays, some people love it while a lot of people hate it. Perhaps they hate it …
6 Hop Infused Spirits & Cocktail Recipes
Hops are most commonly associated with cold, clean beer. It’s the key element to modern beer, giving it the distinct flavor that you won’t find in other beverages. Even styles outside the world of …
12 Authentic Irish Drinks You Can Enjoy At Any Time Of The Year
If you’ve ever searched for Irish drinks before, you’ve probably noticed one odd pattern – many of the drinks featured have very little to do with Ireland at all. Some are similar to regular cocktails …
Lemon Olive Oil Tart with Basil and Gin Granita
Few dessert items are more elegant in my opinion than a classic French-style lemon tart. Here I have called for you to purchase pre-baked pastry crusts, any of your preference, in order to save time. …
The 20 Best Bourbon Cocktails For Bourbon Lovers Who Want More Ideas
For those in the dark, bourbon is a specific type of whiskey and many legends surround its creation. Bourbon tends to be smooth, with notes of caramel, oak, and vanilla. It can be easily enjoyed on …
5 Best Plant-Based Coffee Creamer Brands
Coffee is an absolute staple in so many people’s lives. Some grab it from their favorite shop on the way to work, others love making it at home. Some prefer a nice latte while others like it jet …
Are Tannins Good For You?
If you’re interested in wine or tea at all, then you’ve probably heard about tannins. These are natural plant compounds that provide the astringency found in these drinks. Tannins are also …
The Best Gin For Martinis
While bartenders and spirit enthusiasts everywhere are constantly coming up with new and exciting (or sometimes terrible) mixed drinks and tasty recipes, some will never go out of style. Enter the …
The Best Blackberry Brandy
In its original form, brandy was invented as a way to preserve wine. The name brandy comes from a Dutch word that literally means “burnt wine.” Dutch traders distilled wine in the 17th century to …
The Best Way to Store Vodka
There are many reasons to keep vodka on hand at home. Perhaps you like hosting parties, or maybe you like making new and interesting cocktails regularly. Or, maybe you just like a good old-fashioned …