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Stranahan's Founder’s Release

American Single Malt Is Now an Official Whiskey Category—and Stranahan’s New 12 Year Release Is the Best Example Yet

Made to celebrate the category's ratification, Stranahan’s Founder’s Release is only available for a short time.

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We've Tasted Hundreds of Tequilas. These Are the Best Bottles to Enjoy on a Budget

Just because you're strapped for cash doesn't mean you can't enjoy a high-quality bottle of tequila. Our best overall pick is so good, you'd think it was twice its price.

Rittehouse Rye sitting on a barrel. Bottles of Still Austin and Michter's. Spirits Awards badge.

We've Tried Hundreds of Rye Whiskeys. These Are the Best for Manhattans

Neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail, the best rye whiskey is among our favorite pours for any occasion.

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High West's Limited-Edition New Whiskey Was Aged In Special Barrels for a Spicy, Elegant Flavor

Thanks to a collaboration with another well-regarded spirits brand, this new bottle is a high-rye delight.

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I'm a Whiskey Expert. This Nonalcoholic Substitute Is the Best I've Tried Yet

Thanks to a surprising ingredient, the drink still has relaxing effects.

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I've Tried Hundreds of Whiskeys. These Bottled-In-Bond Expressions Prove That Small Distillers Deserve Attention

Tattersall Distilling isn't a big distillery, but its rye whiskey and wheated bourbon are both excellent.

Buffalo Trace

I've Tried Thousands of Whiskeys. This Affordable Bourbon Is a Bartender Favorite

The famed distillery is known for its big names like George T. Stagg and Pappy Van Winkle. But the brand's flagship bourbon is also delicious—for a much better price.

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We've Tried Thousands of Whiskeys. These 14 Bottles Are Great for Gifting

Don't arrive empty handed—a delicious bottle of rye, bourbon, or Scotch is perfect for every birthday, anniversary, wedding, and anything in between.

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Buffalo Trace Just Dropped 5 Rare New Whiskeys, but You Better Act Fast

The limited edition bottles, made by the famed distillery behind Pappy Van Winkle and George T. Stagg, call back to Prohibition era whiskey.

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We Tasted and Reviewed Hundreds of Whiskeys. These Are the Best for an Old Fashioned

We tested countless bottles of whiskey to find the best bourbons for an old fashioned. Meet your starting lineup of bourbons and ryes.

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Forget Pappy and Blanton's. I'm Hunting for This Cheap Scotch That Was Recently Discontinued

The longer you wait, the harder it'll be to find. That's why I'm already stocking up.

Wild Turkey 101 Review

I've Reviewed Hundreds of Whiskeys. This Classic Bourbon Is Affordable, Delicious, and Versatile

Fueled by the Russell family, at the brand's helm for 70 years, Wild Turkey 101 is a reliably delicious bourbon at an unbeatable price.

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This Is the Best Nonalcoholic Spirit—and It’s Not Even Close

I find most nonalcoholic drinks too sweet and syrupy. But this category defied all my expectations.

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I've Tasted Hundreds of Scotch Whiskies. This Affordable Classic Is Perfect for Easy Sipping

As the first single malt whisky marketed to the U.S., The Glenlivet 12 has a history as rich as its classic flavor.

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I've Tried Hundreds of Whiskeys. This Cheap Bottle Is Perfect for Beginners and Aficionados Alike

As one of James B. Beam's most popular small batch whiskeys, Basil Hayden is a go-to bottle for tasty cocktails and easy sipping.

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We've Tasted Hundreds of Scotch Whiskies. These 15 Bottles Are the Best of 2025

While we didn't forget the classics, our top whiskies of the year might surprise even veteran whisky sippers.

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Whiskey Brands Have Forgotten Their Best Customers. Now, They're Paying the Price

Why would drinkers reach for allocated expressions when Jack Daniel's and Jim Beam are always available for a reasonable price?

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I've Tried Hundreds of Single Malts. But This Affordable Blended Scotch Is My Go-to for Rainy Day Sipping

As a spirits expert, I've learned that high prices don't automatically mean versatility, quality, and overall value.

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This Cheap Bourbon Is My Favorite Whiskey to Share With Newbies and Experts Alike

Thanks to the surprising casks it aged in, the whiskey has a unique herbal element.

Bottle and box of Bushmills Crystal Malt on a sunburst background

Bushmills' Rare New Whiskey Was Produced Using a Unique Experimental Technique

The brand added the new bottle to its Prestige Collection, a what's-what of delicious Irish single malts.

Lifestyle image of a bottle of Evan Williams and a Moscow Mule next to bottles of Buffalo Trace and Johnnie Walker and a Spirits Awards badge.

We've Tried Hundreds of Whiskeys. These 11 Cheap Bottles Are Better Than Competitors Twice as Pricey

We tested hundreds of affordable bottles to find the very best. Our top overall pick is so good, you'd think it was twice the price.

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I've Made Thousands of Cocktails. These Are the Simplest, Most Delicious Recipes

As a former bartender, I've made thousands of cocktails. Here are the best to enjoy while out or make at home.

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

The No. 1 Canadian whisky brand in the world has remained on top for a reason—it's tasty, versatile, and affordable.