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Louisville's April Tradition Is Back, and It's Bigger Than Ever Every April, Louisville transforms. The city that gave the world bourbon, the Kentucky Derby, and one of the most recognizable cocktails in American history shifts into a higher gear — and for the 13th consecutive year, Mint Julep Mon

The Spirited Awards Just Proved It For two decades, the drinks world has looked to the Spirited Awards to tell it who's doing things right. This year, the conversation has shifted in ways that would have surprised even the most well-traveled bar enthusiast a decade ago. The Middle East and Africa

A Spirit From the Sugarcane Fields of North India Is Turning Heads at the Most Respected Rum Competitions on the Planet For most American drinkers, rum means the Caribbean. It means Jamaica, Barbados, Cuba. It means molasses and heat and centuries of a very specific tradition. The idea that a bott

The roar of engines and the smell of dirt have defined American flat track racing for decades. Now, there is a new element mixing into that atmosphere — craft spirits from the hills of East Tennessee. Progressive American Flat Track, the premier dirt track motorcycle racing series in North Amer

Japan doesn't mess around when it comes to whiskey. The country has built a reputation for producing some of the finest spirits in the world, and its consumers have developed what many consider the most discerning palates on the planet. They're looking for balance, complexity, and that hard-to-defi

The Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company has kicked off 2025 with something worth paying attention to. The operation, which holds the unique distinction of being the only brewery and distillery combination on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, just released its Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout

The cocktail world's most prestigious recognition program has officially opened its doors for the 2026 season, marking two full decades of honoring the people and places that have shaped how Americans—and the rest of the world—enjoy their drinks. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation announced tha

A small craft distillery tucked away in the White Mountains has just proven it can compete with the biggest names in spirits from around the globe. Cathedral Ledge Distillery in North Conway, New Hampshire, walked away from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition with an armful of medals, inc

In the world of spirits, some names just keep coming back stronger, and Virginia's latest sales numbers prove it. For the eighth year running, Tito's Handmade Vodka has claimed the top spot in sales at Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority stores during fiscal year 2025. Shoppers across the

For beer enthusiasts who appreciate a good barrel-aged brew, there's something special brewing in Ohio this weekend. Warped Wing Brewing Company is rolling out its much-anticipated 2025 Whiskey Rebellion Imperial Stout, complete with a lineup of flavored twists that promise to shake up the winter s