Liquor

Today, we’re tackling the best rum to drink straight. Okay, y’all, it’s Liquor 101.  Of course, we love this spirit in daiquiris, mojitos, Mai Tais, Piña Coladas, Long Island Iced Teas, and many other cocktails and punches. But what if we want to enjoy it straight? Where do we turn? Is that even a thing?  Look no further.

So, we asked our bourbon enthusiasts their opinion about the smoothest bourbon. “Well, that’s a loaded question,” said Gene of @northern_bourbon. He was right. Honestly, these lovers of America’s spirit could have waxed poetic about easy, sweet, smooth bourbon all day and all night long.

Looking for the best value bourbon? If you’re making purchases for your growing collection, home bar, or even an upcoming celebration, we’ve got your back. We’ve invited the Bourbon Traveler, Justin Nierengarten, back to give us the scoop. Follow him now @bourbontraveler!

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We’re out to get the scoop on the best affordable Scotch. For so long, Scotch has been viewed as your rich granddaddy’s go-to. But things are changing. Let’s talk about some delicious, affordable options that you can pick up at your local liquor store.

Say hello to our Scotch enthusiasts, @thescotchgirl,

If you’re
looking for the best sipping whiskey to kick back and relax with, you have
arrived. We’re suggesting five of our favorites today (not that there aren’t
plenty more out there). Perhaps you’ve given these a try already. If so, have
another go. If not, sip, sip hooray!
It’s time.

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It’s National Margarita Day, and the question is: what’s the best tequila for Margarita? We hear you, kids. And we’ll look at some of the top options and why they’re so awesome. Keep reading for our top picks and a few next-level cocktails.

We, of course, believe in the “personal best” at Prestige Decanters. You are in char

If you’re out to find the best craft distilleries in the land, you are in extreme luck. We’ve had the pleasure of talking with Justin Nierengarten @bourbontraveler, and we are thrilled to share his whiskey passion and energy right here. Buckle up, y’all. You’re going to be blown away, and you’re certainly going to want to take some road trip

We’re all about Scotch cocktails today. We think you will be, too. Especially after reading about these tasty, dreamy (or dram-y) concoctions. Just because Scotch isn’t a common cocktail liquor, well, it doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be.

Grab your pals or significant other; drink alone if you must. We don’t care how you make it happen

It’s
a new year, and you might be looking for some new bourbon to try! Never fear:
we have a few suggestions to start your year off right. Some of you have
perhaps had these bourbons already, and if you have, excellent! We like to
cater to our longtime “bourbonites” as well as the newcomers. We’d just about
bet you haven’t tried all of these