Christopher Osburn
8 Drinks Too Good to Be Embarrassed By
There’s a wide world of amazing cocktails waiting to be discovered. Problem is, for too long guys have cared about some of those drinks not having the most macho names, ingredients or reputations. Gone are the days when acting too cool was cool, and you shouldn't be scared off by a…
Inside The Most Imaginative Cocktail Competition
For the last ten years, the United States Bartenders Guild held its Most Imaginative Bartender Competition in Las Vegas. Presented by Bombay Sapphire, the event is one of the longest running cocktail competitions. “The program was created 10 years ago with one focus: showcase the artistic talents of bartenders on…
8 Bottled Cocktails to Save You Some Time
For that last few years, bartenders all across the US have been making cocktails in batches. From Negronis to Manhattans, bartenders have tried them all. The main reason for this is ease. Pouring someone a well-made Old Fashioned from a pitcher is a lot less work than mixing up a…
How 10 of the Hottest Craft Breweries Got Their Names
The craft beer world is full of interesting and downright strange brewery names. Some people have a tough time naming their brewery and others come up with theirs almost right away. So that got us wondering, how did well known breweries like Funky Buddha, Jester King and Lord Hobo get their names? We…
8 Batshit Crazy Beer Events You Have to Attend
When you envision a beer event, what do you see? You likely imagine a tented area with various beer brands and lines of people holding sample glasses. This claustrophobic, crowded atmosphere is what most beer festivals consists of. Don’t get us wrong, you’ll probably get to try some pretty amazing beer.…
7 Great Cocktails Under 200 Calories
The problem with resolutions is that it’s really hard to keep them. If you've decided to get in shape, you’ll probably start working out, but eating (and drinking) healthy won’t be easy. It’s laughable to think that you’ll stop all of your vices. You'll probably cut down on the fatty…
7 Hot Cocktails to Warm You up This Winter
Let’s face it, Indian summer is officially over. Halloween is firmly in the rearview and the holidays are finally upon us. This means colder weather (snow for many), family gatherings and numerous reasons to warm up with alcohol-fueled hot cocktails. These seven hot cocktails contain many holiday flavors including maple…
The 10 Best Books for Your Home Bar
The rise of craft cocktails has led to a new trend: home bartending. The only thing cooler than discovering a great cocktail bar to boast to your friends about is creating the same cocktail experience in the privacy of your own home. What’s more exclusive than a bar that only…
The Rise of Irish Whiskey
Irish whiskey is the fastest growing category in spirits. It’s growing faster than scotch, faster than vodka and faster than bourbon. “Consumers love its accessibility, and they love the fact that it’s different from all the more predictable whiskies,” says John Quinn, the Tullamore D.E.W. Global Brand Ambassador. It hasn’t…
14 Drinks You Should Never Order After You Turn 30
Thirty is an important age. It’s the age when you begin to think about your own mortality. It’s also the time when you start to evaluate your life choices. When you were a child, 30 seemed like the oldest age you could imagine. By the time you turn 30, you should…
Everything You Need to Know About Whisk(e)y
In the last few decades, there has been a worldwide whisky renaissance. The popularity of whiskies, Scotch and bourbon in particular, has reached an all-time high. “We’re seeing an increasing spread of appreciation for whisky particularly within younger audiences,” says Lucy Whitehall, Global Brand Ambassador for The Famous Grouse. “It’s…
10 Flavored Whiskies That Don’t Suck
One of the biggest trends in the spirits world is flavored whiskey. However, not all flavored whiskies are worth your time. It's hard to tell which are hits and which are misses. These are 10 flavored whiskies that don't suck.