Cocktails & Alcohol Archives

The Best Whiskeys Under $100 for You, Your Friends, Colleagues, and Gifts

Many of us have a tendency to stick with what’s often stocked and served most commonly at local watering holes and social events, but there’s just so much whiskey out there that’s not only ... [more]

The Real Reasons Beer, Wine, and Cocktails are Served in So Many Different Types of Glasses: A Visual Explanation

The fascinating history of glassware: Why we drink from different glasses.

Enhancing the Moment: Tips & Tricks for Sharing Cigars with Great Company

Cigars are best enjoyed socially - here’s our crash course on how to build the best experience.

Beyond Jameson: Exploring The Art of Irish Whiskey + The Best to Get Started

How strife and struggle created one of the world’s best, and often overlooked, whiskies.

Wine for Beginners: An EASY Explanation of Different Wine Types

After reading through this guide, you should have a working knowledge of the different types of wine and enough vocabulary to set out and buy your first serious bottle. (And maybe impress your date ... [more]

The 10 Minute Guide to Port

You know what's more impressive than serving a date wine during dinner? Serving them a glass of port afterward. (And it tastes pretty damn good, too.) We'll teach you everything you need to get ... [more]

Types of Whiskey Explained: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

A complete crash course for understanding the differences in rye, bourbon, scotch, and everything in between.

More Than the Martini: The Many Other Drinks of James Bond

In the films, Bond is known for his martinis with a precise mixing method, but in the novels he imbibes in more than one libation.

Twenty 100+ Year Old American Brands Still Making Awesome, Authentic Products

Some things are built to last.