On Thursday, Tequila Ocho announced its release of Plata Puntas 2024. Bottled at 108 proof, the spirit is the third release of the overproof expression at its highest ABV yet. The Plata Puntas collection, which debuted in 2022, was kickstarted by Tequila Ocho co-founder and fifth-generation tequilero Carlos Camarena to demonstrate the importance of using high-quality, fully mature agave plants while distilling tequila. Each year since Plata Puntas’ launch, Camarena has increased each expression’s proof, making the 2024 release the highest-proofed in the brand’s lineup.

Tequila Ocho Debuts Plata Puntas 2024 at Its Highest Proof Yet

Whether or not you are a James Bond fan, chances are, you've likely heard of the Vesper martini. M16 agent 007's iconic cocktail of choice has been making its way onto bar menus for decades — ever since it first appeared in Ian Fleming's 1953 novel "Casino Royale," the first entry in the wildly successful James Bond franchise.

What Makes A Martini A Vesper?

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HUNDREDS of bottles of champagne and fancy mineral water have been discovered in a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean. A team of Polish divers discovered the wreckage of an old sailing ship loaded to the brim with luxury goods. Among the wreckage, divers found porcelain items and about...

Divers discover eerie shipwreck with hundreds of champagne bottles onboard after mysteriously vanishing 171 years ago

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

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

The matters of the heart are often elusive. What one man once coveted so deeply that even its shadow was unbearable, he abandoned just as swiftly. That man is Russian oligarch Yuri Shefler, the former owner of the 439-foot mammoth Serene superyacht. The $400 million motoryacht, now a floating palace of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was commissioned nearly 20 years ago by Italy-based Fincantieri.

A Russian vodka billionaire, who vacated his $400 million superyacht on a moment’s notice when Saudi Crown Prince MBS bought it on the spot, once sued the shipyard that built the vessel because they constructed a similar-looking yacht for another billionaire.

No bourbon drinker is born an expert. Everyone has to start somewhere, and wanting to get more into brown spirits doesn’t have to mean dropping hundreds of dollars on hard-to-find bottles. To bridge the gap, we asked bartenders to recommend their favorite bottles for bourbon beginners. And whether you’re looking to drink your bourbon straight or stir it into cocktails, these answers deliver.

We Asked 20 Bartenders: What’s the Best Bourbon for Beginners? (2024)

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California boasts some of the world's most stunning beaches, with a unique blend of natural beauty, diverse ecosystems, and serene landscapes. Now Outside Magazine has named one of them in their list of the 15 most beautiful beaches in the world.

Secluded California beach named one of the world's most beautiful in prestigious online ranking

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	Bottle in her hand, the whisky up high, two hands to heaven, wild horses run wild. Beyoncé is now the latest celebrity to launch her own line of alcohol, partnering with Moët Hennessy to craft her very own flavor of what has long been her drink of choice in honor of her great-grandfather. Pour It Up! 9 Musician-Owned Liquor & Non-Alcoholic Drink Brands to Put on Your Radar






	As unveiled Monday (Aug. 19), the superstar’s new SirDavis whisky is described as a “harmony of spice with sublime hints of fruit” and retails online for $89. It’s currently only available for pre-order, but will...

Beyoncé Launches SirDavis Whisky Honoring Her Great-Grandfather

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Looking to get adventurous with your Caribbean cruise drinking habits? Next time, leave the generic pina coladas for the ship and indulge onshore with an authentic cocktail that's native to the island. With a legacy of rum and spirit creation, most Caribbean islands have their signature specialty drinks, many of which can pack a wallop. Read on for our definitive guide to drinking authentically in the Caribbean.

Caribbean Cocktails Checklist: Take a Drink Tour of the Islands

Costco is known for being a hotbed of fantastic deals when it comes to everything from home goods to clothes, food to furniture, sports equipment, vacation packages, tires, and more. If it exists, chances are it's sold — often in lifetime supply quantities — at this membership-based warehouse club retailer. This includes wine. "Buy wine at a warehouse store? Not I," you say? Don't let the econo-sized, industrial-chic vibe fool you. Costco is home to some really great bargains when it comes to top quality wine selections. As wine lovers, we often need to seek out that elusive quality-price ratio in wine, and Costco reliably delivers on this front. Keep in mind, however, that the bottle selections at each location can be fairly unique.

The Best Red, White, And Rosé Wines To Choose At Costco

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As the No. 1 bestseller in its category, the brand is as popular as it is tasty.

I've Tried Thousands of Whiskies. This Affordable Bottle Is Perfect for Easy Sipping

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On my birthday a few years ago, a friend who works in the wine industry bought me a bartender’s handshake shot at a bar. “It’s a Ferrari — Fernet and Campari,” she said. The zesty, bittersweet citrus tamed Fernet’s menthol tidal wave in a way only a bartender could’ve known it would, making for an invigorating, surprisingly balanced one sipper. But more importantly, during the four-ish seconds it took us to toast and down them, I felt like I was in — like my connected friend had uttered some password that gave me a glimpse into the cool kids’ club called “What Drinkers in the Know Drink.”

Are Bartender’s Handshake Shots Still Cool if They’re on the Menu?

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

You can receive daily cruise news updates directly to your inbox, so you don't miss a thing! Go ahead and Subscribe here. There is a famous saying that suggests bad things always come in threes – and now there have been three man overboard incidents within three days from three separate cruise lines.

Carnival Cruise Crew Member Presumed Missing at Sea

In the region of Tuscany, between the two medieval cities of Florence and Siena, lie 100 square miles of rolling hills. Called the Clante by the Etruscans, what’s now known as Chianti was Italy’s first modern fine-wine region, and the vineyards here continue to produce some of the most famous wines in the world.

The 14 Best Chiantis for 2024

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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The cruise line has clarified some of its rules for its Cheers beverage package.

Carnival has 2 beverage package rules passengers won't like

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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10 of the Strongest Spirits in the World

Today, some spirits seem to be creeping in the low-proof direction, whether to appeal to the low-alcohol movement or for financial reasons. Brands have been caught...

10 of the Strongest Spirits in the World

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