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Whiskey's popularity is undeniable. Here are 12 excellent whiskey options for under $50 to help you find your perfect pour and keep more cash in your wallet.

12 Best Whiskeys for Under $50

When it comes to bourbon whiskey, there are a lot of different terms you need to know to be fluent in the language of this corn-based spirit. Some of the more confusing terms include “cask strength,” “proof,” “bottle-in-bond,” and “straight.” These phrases need a little bit of explaining. But one that seems fairly straightforward is “store-pick.” But is it?

We're getting to the bottom of what a store-pick bourbon means

You won’t need to be a whiskey connoisseur to realize these bottles are totally worth the splurge.

12 Expensive Whiskeys Truly Worth Splurging On

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Part of Buffalo Trace's most esteemed whiskey collection, the bottle sells quickly. But this one's more than worth the spend.

This Is the Best-Tasting Rye Whiskey of the Year, Period

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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	You can't believe everything you read online unless it's these whiskey influencers sharing the internet's favorite bourbons of 2024.

We Asked Top Bourbon Influencers To Review The Most Hyped Bottles Online

Some of these are familiar, others less so, but they’re all worth raising a glass to…. “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” – Benjamin Franklin (possibly) “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline....

“Words To Drink By” – 25 Great Beer Quotes

The bottling, which traces its history back to 1964, is as delicious as it is hard to find.

Old Forester's Rare and Coveted New Whiskey Is Worth the Hunt

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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The Mai Tai cocktail isn't just the most iconic tiki drink. It's also a classic rum cocktail that's easy to craft at home and even easier to sip. Saying the words 'mai tai' makes us smile and elicits thoughts of sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. But better than saying the words, we love sipping Mai Tai cocktails whether we're on vacation, in a bar or at home.

Mai Tai: Iconic Tiki Rum Cocktail

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	The Ponton Smash is a whiskey drink cosplaying as a rum drink. It’s whiskey slipping a lei around its neck and pretending it was always designed for the summertime, and what’s more, it’s actually pulling it off. It’s refreshing and tropical, herbaceous and bright, and the reason it works—the reason this is one of the only tiki bourbon drinks you’ll ever see—isn’t because of an unusual build or beachy origin or some exotic tree-sap unearthed from the Bornean jungle. It’s simply due to the transformative magic of a well-chosen absinthe.Goose Island Just Released Details for Its Cult-Favorite Bourbon County Stout...

How to Make a Ponton Smash, a Refreshing Bourbon and Pineapple Cocktail

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(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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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

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	Toasted barrel finishes are nothing new in the whiskey world, but up to this point they have mostly been used in the bourbon category. Distilleries large and small are starting to give rye whiskey the same treatment, however, and the most recent example comes from Heaven Hill, one of Kentucky’s biggest distilleries and producer of the popular Elijah Craig whiskey brand.Taste Test: Knob Creek's New Blend of Bourbon and Rye Whiskey Is a Winner




	According to Heaven Hill, the namesake of Elijah Craig is the person responsible for introducing the practice of charring a barrel before aging whiskey, which is now...

Elijah Craig Just Dropped a New Straight Rye Whiskey With a Toasted Barrel Finish

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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July 30, 2024 (Portland, Ore.) – Westward Whiskey, the pinnacle of American whiskey, introduces its third club release of 2024, Westward Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond. For over a century, the distinguished Bottled-In-Bond designation has held American-made whiskey’s quality, integrity, and skillful crafting to the highest standard. Made by one distiller in one season, aged at least four years in one bonded facility, and standing tall at 100 proof, Bottled-In-Bond is a badge of quality and prestige. Westward Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond goes beyond these rigorous aging requirements, proving why Oregon’s unique climate, resources, and artisans are leaders in the world of whiskey.

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	The grain-to-glass whiskey concept has been around for a while in the U.S., with craft distilleries like Frey Ranch leading the way and even legacy distilleries like Heaven Hill releasing their own expressions. But in Japan, that hasn’t been the case—until now. A new distillery called Kiyokawa is producing whisky quite literally from the field to the bottle.The Balvenie Is Dropping Two Single-Cask Whiskies Aged in Different Barrels




	Kiyokawa was founded in 2019, part of a growing number of new distilleries in Japan. For many years, there were basically two main companies that shared the whisky market there: Suntory and Nikka....

This New Distillery Is Bringing Grain-to-Glass Whisky Making to Japan

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The history of the mint julep

The mint julep has its origins as a medicinal drink dating at least as far back as the 1700s. In those days, a julep was a...

The history of the mint julep

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