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12 Best Bourbons For A Manhattan The Manhattan cocktail, known for its perfect balance of booziness, sweetness, and bitterness, is a versatile drink that lends itself well to experimentation. While the classic recipe uses rye whiskey, exploring different whiskey varieties can provide uni

September carries the title of National Bourbon Heritage Month, and for a whole lot of guys in this country, that means one thing: bourbon gets the spotlight for thirty straight days. But there's a spirit sitting on the shelf next to the bourbon that deserves a second look this month, and it comes

New Jersey just made a decision that a lot of guys who like to grab a drink with their takeout order have been waiting on. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a bill making cocktails-to-go a permanent option in the state, and that means New Jersey is now the 33rd state in the country to lock this in for

Anyone who's spent real time behind a bar knows the difference between reading about a technique and watching someone who actually invented it explain why it works. That's the whole idea behind Tales on Tour, and this September it's setting up shop in the nation's capital for two days that could sh

The Fruit Juices That Pair Best With Bourbon Image credit: Flux.1 Bourbon's rich, complex character — built on notes of vanilla, caramel, oak, and o

The Favorite Drinks of U.S. Presidents Throughout History Ever wonder what the big shots in the White House sipped on to unwind? From classy martinis to straight-up whiskey, US presidents have had some pretty cool drink picks over the years. This list spills the tea on their go-to cockta

Why Bourbon Choice Makes or Breaks a Paper Plane Image credit: Flux.1 The Paper Plane was created in 2008 by bartender Sam Ross at Chicago's Violet

Four Roses Bourbon 100 Proof Hits Bars and Restaurants Across the Country Four Roses has never been a brand that shouts. For most of its modern history, the Lawrenceburg, Kentucky distillery has let its whiskey do the talking — and quietly, it has built one of the most loyal followings in American

New Orleans just played host to something the drinks industry has been building toward for two decades. The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation handed out its 20th annual Spirited Awards , and the results give a pretty clear snapshot of where bar culture stands right now — and where it's headed.

Irish Coffee Starts With the Right Whiskey Image credit: Flux.1 Irish Coffee — hot coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, an