The Spirits Business recently published its annual Brand Champions report, which provides a multitude of data and statistics that help to understand the current climate of the alcohol space. American whiskey is a red-hot category that’s been growing year after year. While that growth slowed in 2023, 9-liter case sales...

New Data Shows 10 Best Selling American Whiskey Brands of 2023

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. For fans of Irish whiskey, the name Midleton Distillery carries significant weight. Located just outside of Cork, this distillery is the birthplace of many beloved brands, including Jameson, Redbreast, Midleton Very Rare, and the Spot Whiskeys. Recently, the Spot Whiskeys portfolio has expanded with a remarkable addition: the oldest Red Spot release to date. This 31-year-old single-cask whiskey is now available exclusively through the Whisky Exchange.

One of the Best Irish Whiskey Brands Unveils Its Oldest Whiskey Yet

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This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. In a surprising twist to whiskey lovers worldwide, the title of the best-selling whiskey brand of 2023 didn't go to a Scottish Scotch, an Irish whiskey, or a Japanese single malt, but rather to an affordable bourbon from Kentucky. Jim Beam, a brand many have casually sipped without realizing its global impact, has taken the top spot in the world whiskey rankings, according to The Spirits Business’s Brand Champions Report for 2024.

A Budget Friendly Bourbon Ranks Top the World Whiskey Rankings

If you’re a watch enthusiast or a savvy investor, 2024 presents a stellar opportunity to blend passion with profit. The world of luxury watches offers not only exquisite craftsmanship and timeless style but also solid investment potential. Buckle up as we dive into the top 5 luxury watches to invest in this year, ensuring your collection is both enviable and valuable.

Top 5 Luxury Watches to Invest in for 2024

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The two limited-edition bottles call back to the long history of Michter's, which was named the world's most admired whiskey brand in 2023.

Michter's Just Dropped Two Secret Whiskeys That Are Surprisingly Affordable

This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. Whiskey encompasses a diverse spectrum of spirits with prices ranging from a few dollars to astronomical figures. Single malt scotch, bourbon, and other styles of whiskey offer bottles listed for thousands, even hundreds of thousands of dollars. However, there's a plethora of beloved budget options available, many priced under $100, and often much less. Below are seven of The Manual’s favorite budget whiskey bottles, ranked based on both value and overall flavor. Shop budget whiskeys!

7 Fan Favorite Budget Whiskeys

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Catherine Newman's novel Sandwich centers on a woman vacationing with her young adult children and her elderly parents. Julie Satow’s When Women Ran Fifth Avenue profiles three NYC department stores.

2 books offer just the right summer mix of humor and nostalgia

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Can’t decide between a vodka or gin martini? James Bond’s Vesper martini gives you the best of both. A bold drink that oozes sophistication, the Vesper first appeared in Ian Fleming’s Casino Royale in 1953. Not only does it break the traditional martini rules by combining gin and vodka, but it also follows the shaken, not stirred methodology for preparation.

The Vesper martini: How to make James Bond’s drink

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You might think that the Gold Rush cocktail dates back to the mid 19th century when adventurers headed west in search of golden nuggets. You might also think that it was invented in California where those fortune seekers met their destinies. As it turns out, neither is actually the case.

Gold Rush Cocktail: Bourbon Bliss

In recent years, as the scotch whisky industry has evolved, single malts have often taken center stage. The most “luxurious” whiskies are almost always of the single malt variety. However, amongst drinkers, there will always be a widely felt affinity for blended scotch whisky. Before the age of...

The Best Blended Scotch Whisky According To The International Spirits Challenge 2024

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Legendary Irish designer Clodagh was heralded by the top designers in America this month - so why doesn't Ireland do likewise?. Ireland can be famously slow to recognize the grand achievements of our most gifted artists. Whether these artists are working as poets or playwrights, painters, or designers, we can...

Legendary New York-based Irish designer Clodagh heralded

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

This pristine firearm from the French monarch’s coveted Cabinet d’Armes is estimated to sell for up to $425,000. Outstanding provenance can be the difference between a cool historic collectible and a holy-grail gun. The King Louis XIII-owned wheellock rifle, which is set to be sold at a Rock Island Auction Company (RIAC) event in August, is definitely an example of the latter. The mesmerizingly ornate piece is from the French monarch’s Cabinet d’Armes, “arguably the most important arms collection in history, containing an impressive variety of arms with diverse ornamentation,” according to RIAC.

King Louis XIII’s Historic Wheellock Rifle Can Now Be Yours

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.

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The Highland Scotch distillery collaborates with Argentinian vintner Finca Abrosia for a new Wine Cask finish whisky. After joining John Dewar & Sons in 1998, and studying for three solid years under then-Master Blender Tom Aitken, Stephanie Macleod ascended to become Dewar’s seventh Master Blender in 2006. This meant Macleod was now Malt Master for their entire single-malt whisky range, which includes renowned distilleries including Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Macduff and Royal Brackla.

Spirit Of The Week: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old Highland Malbec Cask Finish Whisky

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The Best Selling Gin Brands of 2023

Despite its nearly millennium-old origins, gin is constantly finding ways to innovate and expand in the 21st century. Recent trends favoring aged expressions, pink gin and...

The Best Selling Gin Brands of 2023

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