16 cocktails you've probably never heard of but should start drinking...
There are tons of amazing and unusual cocktails that most people don't know.Instead of once again going for the eggnog this holiday season, try one of the fun, relatively unknown mixed drinks we...
View ArticleThe 3 mistakes people make when buying, ordering, and drinking whisky — and...
Business Insider spoke to drinks giant Diageo's in-house Whisky Master.Ewan Gunn told us where so many whisky drinkers go wrong.They focus too much on age over flavour — and abide by outdated "rules"...
View ArticleThis is the difference between scotch, bourbon, and rye
The difference between scotch, bourbon, and rye is down to where the whisky — or whiskey — is made.The "mash bill"— list of ingredients — also plays a part.There's a lot to know when it comes to...
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View ArticleThis $17.50 whisky has been named among the best in the world
Budget supermarket Aldi won two gold medals at an international spirits award for its Scotch whiskies.Aldi's £12.99 ($17.39) Highland Black beat out competition which retails at nearly three times the...
View Article13 celebrity-owned liquor brands, ranked by the price of a bottle
What do George Clooney, David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds, and Angelina Jolie have in common — apart from being incredibly famous?They're all making money from your liquor cabinet.The number of celebrity...
View ArticleFireball gummy bears exist — and they're perfect for your next summer party
Etsy shops Irish Confectionery Co. and VineGelee both sell gummy bears made with Fireball cinnamon whiskey.VineGelee's Fire Bears start at $9.95, while Irish Confectionery Co.'s Fire Cubs start at...
View Article7 liquors that taste expensive — but cost less than $30
Stocking your home bar often feels like an epic battle of good versus evil. On the "good" side, you want to avoid blowing your budget on bottles of top-shelf booze. But the (not so) "evil" side refuses...
View ArticleWe tried Conor McGregor's new whiskey — and it's just as bad as you'd expect
Conor McGregor has launched a new whiskey called Proper No. Twelve.The UFC fighter has not fought in the Octagon for almost two years, but during that time he worked on his personal brand — and that...
View ArticleA bottle of Macallan 60-year-old that's been called 'the holy grail of...
A bottle of Macallan 60-year-old sold at auction for $1.1 million.That price tag makes it the most expensive bottle of whiskey ever sold.The Macallan Valerio Adami has been described as "the holy grail...
View ArticleAnother bottle of Macallan just set a record for the most expensive bottle of...
A bottle of Macallan 1926 60-Year-Old just shattered auction records for the most expensive bottle of whiskey ever sold.It sold for a mind-blowing $1.5 million.The sale comes a mere two months after...
View ArticleThe top 10 most expensive wines and spirits sold by Christie's in 2018, ranked
Christie's sold its most expensive spirit lot this year with a single bottle of 60-year-old whiskey that went for more than $1.5 million.Six of the top 10 most expensive lots on this list were French...
View ArticleStars like George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, and Bob Dylan have struck gold with...
Conor McGregor, George Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, and Bob Dylan are among a growing number of celebrities successfully starting or buying liquor companies, despite having no previous experience in the...
View ArticleAn $18 whisky from Lidl has been named the best whisky in the world
Lidl's Queen Margot Blend Scotch Whisky has been named the best in the world.The budget supermarket's offering was named "best Scotch whisky" at the World Whiskies Awards.It costs just £13.49, or...
View ArticleWhy a bottle of single malt whisky can cost up to $1.5M
Single malt whiskey is one of the most revered spirits in the world and is typically much more rare than blended whiskey. The liquor, which if made in Scotland it's spelled "whisky," is made from...
View ArticleThe scientific reason hangovers are the absolute worst
Common symptoms of a hangover like headaches, nausea, and anxiety are caused by chemical changes in your body and brain that accompany drinking. Alcohol suppresses a hormone called vasopressin, which...
View ArticleWhat whiskey 'unicorn' Conor McGregor is actually like, according to his...
Conor McGregor is a whiskey "unicorn," according to his business partner Ken Austin.The Irish MMA fighter is the founder of Proper No. Twelve, a brand that's taking the drinks world by storm.The...
View ArticleThis is the real difference between whisky and whiskey
Saturday May 18 is World Whisky Day.While it may seem obvious to some, "What's the difference between whiskey and whisky?" is an often asked — and Googled — question.Business Insider spoke to Ewan...
View ArticleThe internet is flipping out over this video of a bartender butchering an...
An old video of a bartender butchering an old-fashioned has resurfaced and is going viral.In the now-deleted video, originally posted to the Mahalo.com YouTube page, Ja Nee Nisonger demonstrates how to...
View ArticleA man who lost a toe to frostbite donated it to a Canadian bar that makes a...
In 2018, Nick Griffiths, a marine from the UK, lost toes due to frostbite during an ultramarathon.So he decided to donate his big toe to Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Canada.The bar is known for its...
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