Cocktails & Alcohol Archives

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.

The 10 Best Whiskies Under $50 That Don’t Start With Jack, Jim, Johnnie, or Jameson

Got your start with the major players but not sure what to order in the sea of mid-tier whiskey options?

What Is The Best Way To Drink Mezcal?

Have you ever felt...intimidated by certain drinks?

The Best Places to Get an Old Fashioned in 47 Cities According to Primer Readers

No matter where you find yourself, you can have a great drink in a place with a great vibe. This classic whiskey cocktail is simple–yet tricky to get right. So I asked the Primer community to ... [more]

The Fascinating History of Whiskey in North America

What's the difference between rye, bourbon, and Canadian whisky? A couple hundred years.