While bourbon has enjoyed a billion-dollar boom in recent decades and Ireland boasts the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery, neither matches the heritage and status of Scotch and its homeland of Scotland. The nation is home to five distinct whisky regions, produces multiple styles of its iconic spirit, and boasts one distillery for every 40,000 inhabitants.

The 30 Best Scotch Whiskies for 2024

Kentucky State

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While we often like to provide tips on how to save money on whiskey, here are some great bottles that are actually worth splurging on.

19 Bourbons So Good That You’ll Want To Start Splurging

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Welcome back to our monthly guide to all things whisk(e)y. Please check out our more in-depth looks at new releases here. A twice-barreled Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey, this limited release from Jack Daniel’s is only available at select locations in Tennessee. After being charcoal mellowed, the liquid is first matured in charred, white American oak barrels then finished in a second round of new, charred American white oak barrels for another two and a half years. Bottled at 107 proof and only available in 375ml bottles, there’s a molasses sweetness and a sandalwood note nicely balancing the rye spice with lingering notes of lemon zest and caramel.

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This August

There’s nothing better than to enjoy a dinner with friends, pasta, and red wine, but as a college student, it is tough to find affordable and good quality wine. Fortunately, Trader Joe's offers a solution with a decently-sized selection of quality wine, and cheap prices — for reference the most expensive wine I bought was $10.99.

The 8 Best (& Worst) Red Wines From Trader Joe’s

Enter a wine shop or explore the selection at a large grocery store and the red vino varieties can feel endless. With thousands of grape types used, knowing the difference between styles like Cabernet franc and Cabernet sauvignon is just the tip of the iceberg. In addition to varietals, there are the distinct ways grapes from different locations taste, as well as winemaker-constructed blends to consider. (Many of which are often the best red wines available under $30.)

These Are The Sweetest And Driest Red Wines You Can Drink

Stroll through Costco's alcohol section and you'll find pretty much every type of spirit you could ask for lining the shelves. From French vodka to Japanese whisky and Irish cream liqueur, Costco is a treasure trove for anyone looking to stock up on booze. Even better, many of those bottles are significantly cheaper than what you'll find at other retail stores. With so many options on offer, it can be difficult to determine which bottles are worth putting in your cart and which are better off left on the shelf.

The Best And Worst Bargain Liquor To Buy At Costco

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Why the whiskey nerds are turning to independent whiskey bottlers.

Want to Taste the World’s Most Exciting Whiskeys? You Need to Go Indie

The online debate about tilapia is endless. Did you know that it's a fish that's pumped full of hormones and fed its own waste? No, wait, it's an environmentally friendly and sustainable mild fish that can carry many flavor profiles and works well in a variety of dishes. With fans and critics either singing its praises or bashing it, one must ask the question: Is tilapia really a garbage fish?

Is Tilapia Really A Garbage Fish?

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	Unicorn whiskey hunters are feeling a buzz today, because Four Roses has revealed the details of the 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon, an annual release that is wildly popular among whiskey fans and collectors. This year’s edition, the 17th in the series, includes bourbon aged between 12 and 20 years from three of the Kentucky distillery’s recipes, and we have the details about how to get a bottle.This Stellar Craft Distillery Just Dropped a Pair of Whiskeys Finished in Beer and Wine Casks




	Four Roses is well known for two things: having one of the best budget bourbons in its...

Four Roses’s Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Is Almost Here. Here’s Everything You Need to Know.

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	We ranked our 20 favorite bottles of tequila between $50 and $100. Here is who came out on top.

The 20 Absolute Best Bottles Of Tequila Between $50-$100, Ranked

Denver, CO

Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey is one of the most distinctive, exciting and storied craft distilleries in America. Stranahan’s is a trailblazer of the American single malt category, and the team at the Denver, Colorado distillery makes some genuinely phenomenal whiskey. Aside from the whiskey itself, one thing that sets...

We Tasted Rare Stranahan’s Rare 2024 ‘Cask Thief’ American Single Malt Whiskeys With Head Blender Justin Aden

Sweet peaches are the ultimate summer treat. Whether enjoyed as-is, as the filling for a crumble, cobbler, or crisp, or even as an unexpected food you should be grilling, there are few things that can top a good peach. However, selecting perfectly ripe and sweet peaches at the store can be tricky. Choose too early, and you'll be waiting a while for them to ripen. Too late, and you're left with mealy pieces of fruit.

What You Need To Know To Choose The Sweetest Peaches At The Store

Distiller: Undisclosed Bottler: Backbone ABV: 55% Age: 5 Years, 8 Months Price: $60 to $99.99. Released in May 2024, this bourbon is described by the brand as being "crafted to represent not only where we have been as a company but also where we are going." This is the first in a series of what Backbone is calling "micro batches." The initial micro batch produced 73 cases. It's a blend of "mostly cognac-finished and otherwise double-barreled bourbon," according to Backbone. The whiskeys used in the blend are sourced from an undisclosed producer in Indiana (presumably MGP) and are made with three mashbills: 1) 75% corn, 21% rye and 4% malted barley; 2) 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley; and 3) 60% corn, 36% rye and 4% malted barley.

Backbone Bourbon Estate Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Wine tends to not stick around very long in my house. Generally, if I’ve purchased a bottle, that bottle is gone within a day or two. And no, as much as I may fantasize about one day owning my own medieval wine cellar, that dream has yet to come to fruition. Having said that, I understand that there are those with more self-control than I who may be wondering how long they can hold on to their wine, be it opened or unopened.

How long can you keep that bottle of wine for?

Sometimes, even the most basic cooking maneuvers benefit from a reappraisal. It's all too easy to get caught in a culinary routine, and not realize it's detrimental to the final result. An excellent example of such an often misguided choice is the go-to cooking oil; not any bottle laying around will do. For example, say you're shallow frying, which means you're using a generous amount of oil to sauté or stir fry, slightly submerging food in the process. You'll want to carefully select your oil, or else you're risking an off-tasting and unhealthy meal.

The Best Type Of Oil To Use For Shallow Frying

For some of us, enjoying a glass of white or red with dinner is a pleasurable experience. But we may not always want to spend a fortune on a celebrated brand or a vintage bottle. Thankfully, there is a large variety of fortified vinos, blends, and varietals for just about any budget, which means you do not have to spend an arm and a leg for a good bottle with a nice ABV, or alcohol by volume.

The Cheapest Wines You Can Buy With The Highest Alcohol Content

Making coffee with a French press can be a lovely ritual, requiring a bit of manual labor and yielding a robust, well-rounded cup of joe. It’s also an accessible way to make coffee, as French presses are wallet-friendly and widely available. As if that weren’t already enough, French presses look cute on the kitchen counter and don’t take up too much space. One small caveat: it can be deceptively tricky to master the French press. Even though it’s a straightforward process, there are a few key factors to keep in mind to make a balanced, crave-worthy cup of coffee. Here, we’re breaking down how to use a French press to make a cup of coffee that you’ll look forward to each morning.

How to Use a French Press to Make Delicious Coffee at Home

Columbus, OH

Middle West Spirits announced the release of a Single Barrel Double Cask Vino De Naranja whiskey on August 30. The limited-production spirit Middle West Spirits Double Cask Vino de Naranja Whiskey begins with Middle West Dark Pumpernickel Rye and Wheat Whiskeys. These have each been aged four years in new American white oak barrels, followed by one to two years in sun-soaked Vino de Naranja casks from Spain.

Middle West Announces Cask Vino De Naranja Release

Taco Bell is one of those fast food chains that often finds itself in the crosshairs of pop culture. These digs are typically focused on the content of the restaurant's seasoned beef, which is the baseline protein for most of its menu items. For the most part, consumer criticisms of Taco Bell are subjective — Taco Bell has its share of critics, and most of these jokes tend to come from those who simply don't like its food.

Is Taco Bell's Meat Filling The Real Deal?

The internet's love for avocado toast has given the simple dish a well-deserved, long-standing platform. It regularly pops up on social media, further solidifying its lasting place on countless plates come breakfast or lunchtime. And in these posts, many of the same classic foods are added to the green spread on people's bread. But not often enough do we see canned fish upgrade your avocado toast needs.

The Canned Fish Upgrade Your Avocado Toast Deserves

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What Is Scotch Made From Actually?

There's lots to love about whiskey, with its regional nature an especially captivating property. It's intriguing to sample liquors from different places, noting the unique ingredients,...

What Is Scotch Made From Actually?

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