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Singapore’s Fura Named World’s Best Bar At 2026 Spirited Awards
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The World’s Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky—According To The 2026 International Wine And Spirit Competition
This accessible 80-proof scotch is aged in a combination of American oak ex-bourbon casks and European sherry butts. It's also a whisky that sells for under $50 a bottle.
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Bunnahabhain’s New Cask-Strength Scotch Is Delicious Beyond Its Years
Bunnahabhain's latest 12 year single malt brings balanced fruit and dessert-like flavors to each sip.
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This Oddball Whiskey Is Flavored With Real Smoked Venison
A small New Hampshire distillery flavors rye whiskey with botanicals and real smoked deer meat.
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Cinnabon Is Launching A Cinnamon Roll-Flavored Alcoholic Drink. Yes, Really
The limited-edition BeatBox collaboration combines cinnamon, brown sugar and cream cheese frosting flavors in one very unexpected drink.
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This New Gin Is Made With Mushrooms Grown Inside A Historic German Fortress
Monkey 47 went underground to find the unusual 48th ingredient for its limited-edition 2026 Distiller’s Cut.
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Tasting Remus Repeal Reserve's First-Ever Rye Whiskey
MGP Distillery is famed for its rye whiskey. But until now, its Remus Repeal Reserve label never released a rye. Read on for a full review of the brand new whiskey.
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You Can Now Drink A Jean-Georges Manhattan At Home
Julie Macklowe turns the signature Manhattan served at Jean-Georges into a luxury ready-to-serve cocktail made with six-year-old Kentucky straight rye.
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Gordon & MacPhail Announces Vintage Moments—The Whisky Of Your Life
Five rare Scotch whiskies, five defining years: Gordon & MacPhail turns Sir Kenny Dalglish’s life and soccer career into a $135,000 collection.
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Over 1.7 Million Gallons Of Beer Flowed During Oktoberfest 2026
It’s the world’s largest annual beer party and the 191st edition was no exception, despite being the shortest edition in modern times.
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This New ‘Old Fashioned’ Bourbon Trail Connects 70 Historic Taverns Across America
Elijah Craig’s Old Fashioned Tavern Trail includes a former schoolhouse, a Prohibition-era institution and a San Francisco bar built over a Gold Rush ship.
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15 Halloween Cocktail Recipes To Make This October
These 15 Halloween cocktail recipes feature seasonal flavors like pumpkin, apple, blackberry and blood orange, plus plenty of spooky garnishes.
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Cazcanes Launches Single Barrel Series With Apricot And Plum Cask-Aged Reposado Tequilas
Cult favorite tequila producer Cazcanes is introducing a new Single Barrel lineup, which finishes tequila in a variety of cask types.
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The World’s Best Cognac, According To The IWSC
Two brandies, a Cognac and an unaged grape brandy took top honors at the 2026 IWSC judging. The two brandies offer vastly different profiles. Both are worth trying.
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The World’s Best Vodka, According To The IWSC
The world’s best vodka combines a subtle, layered, nuanced sophistication with a neutral character. That makes it equally useful straight up or as a cocktail base.
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The World’s Best Tequila And Mezcal, According To The IWSC
A Reposado Tequila and a Mezcal were awarded Spirit Trophies as the world’s best expression in their category. here’s what made these agave spirits world-class.
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The World’s Best Scotch Whisky, According To The IWSC
Two single malts and one blended whisky were awarded 2026 Spirit Trophies at the IWSC 2026 judging. These top whiskies, are reasonably priced and readily available.
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The World’s Best Irish And Taiwanese Whiskey, According To The IWSC
A 20 YO Irish single malt and a Taiwanese blended whiskey earned Spirit Trophies at the 2026 International Wine and Spirit Competition. Both were judged best in class.
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