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Despite the competition from other surging spirits on the U.S. market, Scotch whisky is holding on. According to Shanken News Daily’s Impact Databank, thirst for single malt expressions grew steadily year-over-year from 2011 to 2021, with exports to the U.S. practically doubling in size to hit 2 million cases for the first time.

The 5 Best-Selling Single Malt Scotch Whisky Brands in the U.S.

The Macallan is, without question, one of the foremost scotch whisky brands in the world. Founded by Alexander Reid in 1824 on the Elchies Estate, The Macallan has been producing high-quality scotch whisky for two centuries (happy bicentenary Macallan!). Of course, The Macallan would not be what it is today...

The Ultimate Guide To The Macallan 18 Year Old

Eight years since the beloved Laphroaig 18 Year Old was discontinued the distillery has announced that the iconic expression will be making a return to its core range, selling for £180 (~$230). The Laphroaig 18 Year Old was, for a long time, the flagship expression from the Islay distillery....

Laphroaig 18 Year Old Is Back

The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old is possibly the most infamous whisky in the industry. The world record holding bottle is recognised throughout the international whisky community and beyond. As one of the earliest examples of a Macallan vintage whisky bottling, this infamy partially stems from an incredibly old vintage...

Creating A Whisky Icon: David Holmes & The Macallan 1926 60 Year Old

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From rich bourbons and spicy ryes to complex single malts and Japanese whiskies, these are our favorites that can be savored without going broke.

The 5 Best Sipping Whiskeys You Can Actually Afford

Not all whiskies are bourbon, and there are a certain set of rules that make a whiskey a bourbon including the fact that it must be made with at least 51% corn and that it must be aged in charred new oak barrels. Most bourbons are made in Kentucky, but it can be made anywhere in the United States.

9 Bottom-Shelf Bourbons That Are Actually Worth The Buy

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Inspired by mountain town culture, this delicious and portable bottle of whiskey is perfect for sipping by the campfire.

My Favorite Whiskey Costs the Same as Jack and Jim—But Tastes Twice as Good

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Discover the top whiskey treasures waiting for you at Sam's Club! From Member's Mark gems to renowned name brands, savor the 15 best in our exclusive list.

The 15 Best Whiskies From Sam’s Club (Both Member’s Mark and Name Brands)

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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

Catapulted to popularity by a wave of celebrity-owned brands and glitzy ultra-premium bottles, tequila’s dominance in the United States shows few signs of slowing down. But who exactly is leading the charge?. Going off of The Spirits Business’ recently released Brand Champions report, we’re rounding up the top ten...

Top 10 Best Selling Tequila Brands of 2023

Scotch is often perceived as a spirit of prestige. It can symbolize class and elegance when displayed on a home bar. It can even be a bit of a power move when you take it off the shelf and pour it for guests. A big reason why Scotch shines with this aura is price: High-end bottles can famously fetch hundreds if not thousands of dollars, and this can color perception of the category as being too exclusive.

We Asked 15 Bartenders: Which Scotch Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2024)

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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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According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Rum is one of the most popular liquors around the world. And, while the sweet spirit can be produced almost anywhere, the islands of Barbados, Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico produce much of the world’s best rum using locally grown sugarcane. Discover a dozen rum cocktails that you can...

12 Rum Cocktails That Taste Like Summer

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

You might not immediately think of whiskey as a summery spirit, and we get that. When you imagine nuanced single-malt Scotch whisky or spicy, warming rye whiskey, you likely envision a cold (possibly snowy) evening. You probably also have thoughts of drinking it neat. What about using whiskey as a summertime mixer?

Summer weather was meant for whiskey cocktails

Switchel is a sweeet-tart old fashioned thirst quencher that’s easy to make, good for you, and budget friendly. We’ll share a little history, a basic recipe, and variations to customize your drink. We’ve tried a lot of different electrolyte drinks and mixes over the years. Most of them...

Switchel – An Old Fashioned Thirst Quencher

From aged gems to those that go great in a cocktail, these rums are must-haves for your liquor cabinet. What will we do with a drunken sailor? Frankly, I have no idea, however, I think it’s quite clear how said sailor got into that state in the first place. Rum, the drink of choice that spans the spectrum, from pirates to rockstars, aristocrats and students, all have enjoyed this liquor made from fermented and then distilled sugar cane molasses. This historic spirit is currently enjoying quite the moment, with burgeoning new brands popping out of the woodwork all the time. But what are the best rum brands in the world?

The Best Rum Brands in the World

While the brand is known for it's classic Canadian whisky, its newest expression is the result of continued experimentation.

Crown Royal's New Whisky Pays Homage to Our Favorite Scotches

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The 50 Year Old Macallan Whisky That Isn’t 50

In 1983 The Macallan Anniversary Malt 50 Year Old became the first whisky to hold the title of most expensive bottle of whisky in the world....

The 50 Year Old Macallan Whisky That Isn’t 50

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