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Artisanal Beverages

A decanter of bourbon next to some bourbon glasses, looking at ways to drink bourbon

6 Ways To Drink Bourbon For The Best Possible Experience

Bourbon is always popular. With a smooth texture and pleasant notes of vanilla and caramel, this is a spirit to come back to time and time again. There are also clear rules about what can be defined …

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A selection of whiskey barrels, being used to make tequila aged whiskey

Which Companies Make Tequila Aged In Whiskey Barrels?

The legal requirements for tequila mean that when the spirit is aged, it is always aged in oak. Sometimes this involves using new oak barrels, but you can also find tequila aged in whiskey barrels …

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A glass of eggnog with a cinnamon stick on a table

The Best Brandy For Eggnog

Eggnog is without a doubt a holiday classic. However, there is much debate about exactly how it should be consumed. Do you carefully craft the perfect drink with top-notch ingredients, or you do buy …

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US + International Microbrewed Beer of The Month Club Review

US + International Microbrewed Beer of The Month Club Review

Signing Up For Microbrewed Beer of The Month from MontlyClubs.com MonthlyClubs.com has a lot of different clubs available, but you can find their Microbrewed Beer of the Month Clubs here. There …

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A glass of brandy next to a bottle on a wooden table

The Best Cheap Brandy

Brandy is a spirit that’s distilled from fermented fruit juice. While any fruit can, in theory, be used, grapes are the most common. This means that most brandy is made from wine. The name “brandy” …

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A bucket of different bottles of Absolut vodka

The Best Absolut Vodka Flavors

There are many amazing companies out there producing great vodka – all working to create a unique product and make a name for themselves. Even among the greatest efforts, though, Absolut stands …

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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 …

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Five glasses of gin and tonic with ice and different garnishes

The Best Gin For Cocktails

The idea of cocktails dates back to the 1800s, with the first written recording of the word appearing in a New York newspaper on May 6th, 1806. The history of gin, itself, however, goes back much …

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The Best Gin Cocktails To Order Or Make At Home

Gin might not be as famous as whiskey for cocktails, but it is getting up there. In fact, gin is sometimes called the perfect spirit for cocktails, as it offers just enough complexity to make …

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9 Types Of Gin Plus Exciting Gin Variations

Gin is famous as a juniper-focused spirit. It’s often served as a simple gin and tonic, but features in many more complex cocktails as well. One of the exciting features is the botanicals, which …

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A mug of fresh herbal tea with a jug of the tea in the background, next to a tray of fresh herbs.

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 …

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Vodka being poured into a glass on a black table against a blue background

The Best Mid-Range Vodka

Vodka is such a fun, versatile drink that’s always evolving. For ages, it’s been strictly a neutral spirit, often meant solely for cocktails. This is still a frequent and prevalent use for the spirit, …

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A bottle of peach brandy with some of the brandy in glasses and peaches surrounding it

The Best Peach Brandy

Countless fruits, herbs, spices, and more have been made into a variety of flavored spirits, but few have the long history of peach brandy. More than 200 years ago, peach orchards were being planted …

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Best Russian Vodka

When you want vodka, looking for the best Russian vodka is a logical approach. After all, vodka is strongly associated with Russia. It’s even said that the word “vodka” comes from the Russian word …

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A white mug of black tea on a white saucer on top of black tea leaves

Is Black Tea Good For You?

You’ve almost certainly heard about the benefits of green tea, including its antioxidant content, ability to decrease disease risk, and much more. Humble black tea often seems to pale in comparison. …

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A glass with a vodka Bloody Mary with an impressive garnish

The Best Vodka For Bloody Marys

Unlike the many bright and fruity cocktails out there, the bloody Mary is a hearty, savory drink with a little heat. It’s not surprising then that many people look for the best vodka for bloody Marys. …

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A cocktail made using cranberry juice and gin, on a table with tomatoes, showing the best juice for gin

The Best Juice For Gin

With so many different flavors coming from so many botanicals, gin is an interesting and complex spirit. There’s a profile out there for everyone and it makes for some delicious cocktails, intense …

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Some glasses of lager and one of ale, highlighting the lager vs ale comparison

Lager Vs Ale: How Do The Styles Differ?

Beer is confusing. There’s really no denying that. Seriously, there are more than 100 different styles of beer and that doesn’t count all the unusual substyles or unique craft beers on the market. The …

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A glass of a Tom Collins cocktail with some citrus and a cherry

The Best Gin For a Tom Collins

Many of our classic cocktails come with long and illustrious histories or a deep, meaningful story behind them. This is not the case with the sugary sweet gin-based Tom Collins. This drink is, in …

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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 review them …

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Two glasses of ginger brandy being poured

The Best Ginger Brandy

Ginger itself dates back to 500 BC in India and China where it was first recorded as an ingredient in both cooking and early medicine. Ginger was first imported to the Roman Empire from India, where …

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Dark chocolate with cocoa beans, looking at the many foods with tannins

25 Foods With Tannins And Their Health Effects

You’ve heard about tannins, right? The plant-based compounds are most commonly associated with red wine and black tea. However, those aren’t the only sources of tannins. There are plenty of other …

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Two glasses of a chocolate martini, made with vanilla vodka

The Best Vanilla Vodka

Loved by so many, vanilla vodka is a classic flavor. You can get a vanilla version of almost anything, including vodka. Vodka itself dates back many centuries. One early reported existence of the …

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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. …

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Two vodka martinis that have been made using the best rye vodka

The Best Rye Vodka

Although vodka is meant to be clean and neutral, that doesn’t mean you won’t find differences. While you can technically make vodka from almost anything, rye, corn, and potatoes are among the most …

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A glass of caramel vodka with a ball of ice, caramel and a cinnamon stick as a garnish

The Best Caramel Vodka

Creamy caramel candies have been around for quite some time, though their exact origin isn’t clear. There are records of American settlers making hard candies around 1650, and caramels became popular …

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15 Craft Gin Of The Month Clubs In The USA & UK

Gin is an unusual spirit and it has never dominated the American market. In fact, it makes up less than 5% of all distilled spirits consumed in the United States. But, times are changing. There is …

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A bourbon cocktail on a slate table

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 …

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A large bunch of red grapes and another of white grapes, highlighting the question of whether tannins are good for you

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 …

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A wooden scoop in a pile of green tea leaves

Is Green Tea Good For You?

Green tea is hard to ignore. It’s often touted as one of the healthiest drinks in the world – and that claim mightn’t be exaggerated. So, why is green tea good for you and does it have any risks that …

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A Flaviar Review From A Non-Expert Bourbon Guy

foodfornet.com participates in affiliate programs, meaning we earn commissions from qualifying purchases through our links. We strive to make all reviews honest (albeit opinionated!), so you can make …

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Four shot glasses filled with tequila with salt rims, one with a wedge of lime

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 …

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The Best Tequila For Gifts

Tequila is a fun, delightful spirit that comes from the expert and passionate heart of Mexico. Although each and every bottle of tequila is made from the same thing – blue weber agaves – …

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Cardamom and Dark Chocolate Swirl Whisky Milkshake

Does a milkshake with whisky really need any introduction? Take everyone’s childhood favorite quick dessert and spike it and what else does adult life really need? A swirl of this decadent dark …

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Black tea being poured from a glass jug into a glass mug

Is Tea Good For You?

Tea has a long history that spans many countries and cultures. While we still don’t precisely know who invented tea or when, we know that tea has been consumed for thousands of years, with widespread …

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A glass of brandy next to brandy in a bottle, looking at the question of how to make brandy.

How To Make Brandy

Brandy is often seen as a sophisticated spirit, one that most often consumed in the evening as a digestif. However, brandy is now seeing some increases in popularity, with more drinkers interested in …

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A gin and tonic with garnishes and ice next to a cocktail shaker

Top 22 Gin And Tonic Variations To Keep Your Cocktails Interesting

The approaches in this list cover a range of styles. Some of them are simple variations, where you might just be adding a single ingredient or getting creative with garnishing. Others are more complex …

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A bottle of tequila, some limes, and a board, looking at the most expensive bottles of tequila

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 …

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Two glasses of Irish Whiskey next to a barrel

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 …

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A collection of jello shots made with vodka on a table

The Best Vodka For Jello Shots

Colorful, sweet, and full of sugar, jello shots just scream “party.” They’re easy to make and don’t usually contain too much alcohol so you can play plenty of drinking games without going too far. …

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Two tequila sunrises on a table with cherries and orange slices

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 …

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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 …

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The Best Cheap Gin

The gin and tonic is among the most traditional and classic mixed drinks you can get. There are countless variations too. It’s an easy cocktail to make and overall, gin is abundant. It’s also easy to …

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Two glasses of gin and tonic with lemon

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 …

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Two glasses of a cocktail made with cucumber vodka, with slices of cucumber

The Best Cucumber Vodka

Cucumber vodka is a unique flavor that straddles the line between sweet and savory. Many flavored spirits (including flavored vodka) are sweet and that’s unsurprising, as most people have a sweet …

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The Best Vodka to Drink Straight

Vodka has a reputation as a party drink, largely because of how potent it is. Not only does it take less vodka to get a person drunk but it also takes less time. It’s often taken as straight shots and …

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Glasses of sweet tea vodka on a dark wooden table, with a bottle of the vodka in the background

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 …

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21 Brandy Cocktails That Should Be Part Of Your Repertoire

Whiskey may be the go-to spirit in many situations, but brandy has a long history and continues to be a popular choice in all manner of drinks. While brandy is often enjoyed straight, there are also …

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