What You Can And Can't Tell About A Whiskey By Looking At It
While sight is often a helpful heuristic, it tells you next to nothing for whiskey. Expert Chris Blatner gives us details on what a quick look might miss.
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How Many Grapes Does It Take To Make A Bottle Of Wine?
It's a question that has plagued folks for ages, but unlike angels on the head of a pin, this can be answered. So how many grapes are really in a wine bottle?
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What Exactly Is A Boilermaker Drink?
See what makes up a boilermaker, where the term came from, and how the drink has evolved in the U.S. and even throughout the world as a still pairing.
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The Whiskey Tasting Faux Pas That Will Make Your Bartender Cringe
If you want to look like a seasoned pro at a whiskey tasting, there are some amateur moves you'll want to avoid. We consulted an expert for advice.
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How To Easily Tell Different Whiskey Types Apart
Whiskey expert, Chris Blatner gives us a sense of how to distinguish various common varieties by taste. Know your whiskeys well with this basic guide.
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Expert Tips You Need For Creating Your Own Whiskey Flight
Setting up a whiskey flight at home is a great way to acquaint yourself with the spirit. Here are some expert tips for a successful and educational experience.
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The Perfect Course To Pair With Bourbon
Bourbon can be a tricky liquor to pair with food, especially if you're not used to sipping it with your meal. Here is what you need to know.
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The Best Sugars And Sweeteners To Use When Making Simple Syrup
We tap lead bartender of the Poka Lola Social Club, Lexi Parker to help us navigate whipping up simple syrups for drinks. Consider this your primer.
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Should You Sip Whiskey Neat Or With Ice?
Is it better to enjoy whiskey neat or on the rocks? While water is considered an adulterant for booze, in whiskey, it can bring out qualities worth having.
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What Brand Makes Costco's Kirkland Vodka?
Through a chain of makers and subsidiaries, we attempt to get to the bottom of who produces Kirkland vodka offerings. One thing's for sure, it's not Grey Goose.
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The Strongest Cocktail In The World Is Just Liquor
The Aunt Roberta is an all-business, no-fuss 100% liquor that had a dangerous history in the south. See what goes into this all-parts liquor concoction.
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Why Buying Bottled Water As A Tourist In Italy Is A Big Mistake
While price gouging on bottled water is not unheard of in small shops abroad, it's only half the reason one should avoid staying hydrated this way.
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How To Pour A Can Of Soda Perfectly Every Time
The easiest way to pour out a glass of soda from the can was staring us in the face the whole time. See the hack for doing it, and marvel at the simplicity.
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Does Bottled Water Really Expire?
We've all found a random bottle of water that gotten forgotten someplace. But are there any concerns one should have before refrigerating and taking a swig?
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How To Taste Whiskey Like A Pro
Hosting a whiskey tasting at home and want to look like an expert? We've got the ultimate cheat sheet all ready to go, from the nose to the finish.
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Think Twice Before Storing Your Bottled Water In The Garage
Many people store unused bottled water in the garage, waiting for the time they would drink it. But storing water near harsh chemicals isn't the best idea.
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What Makes A Martini Dirty?
A martini generally includes gin, vermouth, and a lemon peel for garnish, but a dirty martini includes an extra savory kick that turns the drink brown.
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The Importers To Look For When Buying Wine, According To An Expert
Gabriel Corbett of Jônt lets us in on his wine-sourcing hack -- sticking to trusted importers. See which longstanding houses he recognizes as best of the best.
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What Does It Mean To Order A Domestic Beer?
Coors Light, Miller High Life, and Bud Light are all domestic American beers. These suds are brewed and intended for distribution within the United States.
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If You're Brave Of Heart, Consider Trying The Viral Hot Dog Cocktail
Looking to branch out from your usual cocktails and feeling particularly brave? Why not give this viral hot dog cocktail a try ... how bad can it be?
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Expert Tips On Chilling Red Wine
Gabriel Corbett, sommelier at Washington D.C.'s Jônt gives us expert tips for chilling red wines, first busting the myth that it's verboten to do so.
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How To Use Simple Syrup In Your Next Old Fashioned
Simple syrup is an essential part of the classic old fashioned cocktail. We turned to an expert for advice on making and incorporating this sweet ingredient.
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You Shouldn't Hyper-Decant Your Wine, Says One Expert
According to expert sommelier Gabriel Corbett of Jônt, hyper-decanting doesn't hold a candle to traditional methods. See what kitchen tech-heads are missing.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Ordering A Long Island Iced Tea
One of the most alcoholic drinks out there, the Long Island Iced Tea is famous for many reasons, but there is one mistake you want to avoid when ordering one.
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How Many Shots Are In A Standard Mixed Drink?
Knowing how much alcohol is in your mixed drink is critical. Not having this information could mean the difference between a great night out and a bum one.
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How To Make TikTok's Viral Fluffy Coca-Cola
Fluffy Coca-Cola drinks are making the rounds on TikTok and beyond. See how to assemble the drink, and how you might go about riffing on the basic formula.
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Why Is Trader Joe's Beer So Cheap?
Trader Joe's takes its beer pretty darn seriously. See how the selection, but more importantly, price of its brews keep folks busting down the doors.
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