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Liquors

Do you find yourself as thirsty for liquor knowledge as you are for a delicious drink? Our experts feel the same, and have put together information-rich guides to specific liquors, so that you can easily become an expert yourself.

Each guide takes a look at the liquor’s history and place or origin, any varieties you need to know about, what it’s made from, and how to best enjoy it. They also explore what you can expect to pay for the liquor and how to choose the best version, as well as what alternatives to the spirit you may enjoy.

Whether you’re a devoted fan of a specific liquor or are just getting your lips wet for the first time, these guides will tell you everything you need to get the most out of your next drink.

Liquors

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Jura Whiskey: Embrace This Unique Scottish Spirit

Amanda Stein

Jura whisky is a brand of whisky produced on the island of Jura, an island in the Inner Hebrides located off of the West Coast of Scotland. Jura has a...

Jura Whiskey: Embrace This Unique Scottish Spirit

Amanda Stein

Jura whisky is a brand of whisky produced on the island of Jura, an island in the Inner Hebrides located off of the West Coast of Scotland. Jura has a...

buzzbox cocktail with two lemons in a class outside

Buzzbox: Expert Thoughts On Their Premium Cocktails

Amanda Stein

Have you ever wanted to enjoy a cocktail without having to make it yourself? Or perhaps you don't feel like running to the liquor store and then a grocery store...

Buzzbox: Expert Thoughts On Their Premium Cocktails

Amanda Stein

Have you ever wanted to enjoy a cocktail without having to make it yourself? Or perhaps you don't feel like running to the liquor store and then a grocery store...

barrels of bhakta 1928 whiskey aging

Bhakta 1928: Your Guide to This Classic Spirt

Amanda Stein

Bhakta 1928 contains some of the oldest liquor that you can find. It's an American rye whiskey that's infused with Armagnac from 1928. This makes it one of the oldest...

Bhakta 1928: Your Guide to This Classic Spirt

Amanda Stein

Bhakta 1928 contains some of the oldest liquor that you can find. It's an American rye whiskey that's infused with Armagnac from 1928. This makes it one of the oldest...

shot glasses of vago mezcal served with lime

Vago: Your Guide to This Small-Batch Spirit

Amanda Stein

Vago, or Mezcal Vago, is a mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a craft distillery with a handful of mezcal, mostly Espadins, made in small batches. All Vago products...

Vago: Your Guide to This Small-Batch Spirit

Amanda Stein

Vago, or Mezcal Vago, is a mezcal distillery in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is a craft distillery with a handful of mezcal, mostly Espadins, made in small batches. All Vago products...

sazerac in a bourgon glass with fruit garnish in front of palm leaf

Sazerac: Embrace a Sweet Classic

Speakeasy Co.

Sazerac is a similar drink to the old fashioned but with a unique twist on the ingredients. It's a classic drink that's dated back to the mid-1800s and it tends...

Sazerac: Embrace a Sweet Classic

Speakeasy Co.

Sazerac is a similar drink to the old fashioned but with a unique twist on the ingredients. It's a classic drink that's dated back to the mid-1800s and it tends...

kiss cold gin in a martini glass on white table

Kiss Cold Gin: Worthy of a Rock Star

Speakeasy Co.

In the ever-broadening world of spirits, there is no shortage of celebrity-sponsored products with a heavier emphasis on marketing than flavor. Because of poor releases in the past, people have...

Kiss Cold Gin: Worthy of a Rock Star

Speakeasy Co.

In the ever-broadening world of spirits, there is no shortage of celebrity-sponsored products with a heavier emphasis on marketing than flavor. Because of poor releases in the past, people have...