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The Tastiest Italian Cocktails to Make at Home
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The Tastiest Italian Cocktails to Make at Home
By Johnny Motley
The 10 Breweries Every Craft Beer Fan Should Visit Once
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The 10 Breweries Every Craft Beer Fan Should Visit Once

Here are America’s best breweries—not only for outstanding sour beers, IPAs, and lagers, but also for overall ambiance, brewery tours, and mouthwatering food options.

By Christopher Osburn
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The 10 Best Craft Beers for Tailgating, Ranked

From juicy IPAs to refreshing lagers, we picked out the 10 best craft beers for tailgate season.

By Christopher Osburn
The Best Japanese Whiskies to Try This Year
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The Best Japanese Whiskies to Try This Year

Japanese whisky isn’t hard to find, but you may not know where to get started if you’re not familiar with the brands. Here are some great choices for first-timers and old hands.

By Christopher Osburn
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Our 11 Favorite Cocktails This Year That Are Perfect For the Holidays

The Cool Material team sipped and suggested plenty of weekend cocktails this year. Many were seasonally appropriate, and ranged from classics to modern takes on classics. A handful are also the perfect addition to any holiday get-together, large or small, family or friends. When it comes to holiday drinks, there…

By Nickolaus Hines
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Holiday Party Essentials: 10 Bottles (and Cocktails) Spirits Experts Suggest Bringing

Getting together for the holidays — whether it’s with friends, family, or both — is made all the better with the right drink. A few bottles of sparkling wine will surely be present, but sometimes the occasion calls for something a little stronger. A quality spirit and a house cocktail…

By Nickolaus Hines
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3 Distilleries That Prove Some of the Best American Whiskey Comes From Texas

While Kentucky usually gets the most attention, you can find great American whiskey in just about every state these days. One of the most interesting is Texas, both from a flavor perspective and from the fact that distillers in the state went from essentially zero to world-class in such a…

By Nickolaus Hines
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8 Gifts for Whiskey Lovers That Aren’t Just Whiskey Stones

Guys who like whiskey are constantly being flooded with novelty shot glasses and whiskey stones. The first are usually a little too kitschy to get a fully authentic reception, and the second have dubious results at best. You’re much better off staying away from the shot glasses and stones if…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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6 Unique Bourbons To Gift That are Under $60

Finding the perfect gift for the bourbon lover in your life may seem like an easy task at first. After all, there are many great gifts for men who love to drink out there. There are also so many bourbons to choose from, whether it’s an affordable option, a bourbon…

By Nickolaus Hines
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