Drinks

With access to fresh cane juice, rum is rising in the state

Drawing on Caribbean flair and expansive bottle collections, these venues kick the spirit up a notch

Founded in Newport, Kentucky, in 2014, New Riff took home the coveted award for World’s Best Bourbon

Six releases that showcase how whiskey makers are going the extra mile—with extra barrels—to introduce new flavors to bourbon

Caroline Paulus, the staff whiskey historian for Justins’ House of Bourbon, uncovers the stories behind dusty bottles

Flavor infusions, a drizzle of syrup, and more ways to level up your ice game.

Is there any truth to the idea that women possess an advantage in the tasting room? We consulted with a few experts to see if the theory holds water.

Fresh raspberries meet whiskey and mezcal in this refreshing summer sipper, from a cocktail compendium that pays tribute to South Carolina mixologists

Early revelers adored this cloud-like dessert beverage—a simple recipe that still feels festive today

A refreshing and easily batchable bourbon cocktail fit for warm weather

A Louisvillian gives her whiskey-averse friend a crash course in bourbon appreciation

Looking for a memorable pour to toast the country’s 250th year of independence? These special bottles offer a semiquincentennial sip

Win the porch party with the help of peak-season produce and a clever garnish

In South Georgia, a family-run distillery embraces the swing of the seasons

As a family expands, a shared love of a favorite bottle leads to an unexpected friendship

The master distiller shares a pour of a special release of Russell’s Reserve in honor of his forty-fifth anniversary, and looks back at decades of bourbon memories

“If I had to hang my hat on a cocktail for the rest of my career, this would be it,” says the Angel’s Envy global brand ambassador

If he loves a good pour, these whiskey accessories raise the bar

Sporting artist Jared DuCote creates hyper-realistic depictions worthy of hanging above a home bar

The four-time champion on what he learned starting his Gentleman’s Cut label and his perfect bourbon evening