Bourbon is a type of whiskey made under strict parameters. The difference between bourbon and other whiskeys has to do with how and where it's made.
London bar TT Liquor holds gin-tasting sessions in its 18th-century jail cells, and says its booze-free cocktail classes are increasingly popular.
The cost of bacon rose 1.8% between April and May, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed. Other household staples are rising, too.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke out against the 25% tariff on Scotch whisky exports to the US in Parliament, saying that “we will fight it every step of the way.” The US introduced the tariff in October 2019 in retaliation against subsidies that EU member states gave to Airbus. […]
Business Insider spoke with experts Kirsteen Campbell, Master Whisky Maker at The Macallan, and Sotheby’s Spirits Specialist, Jonny Fowle, on the increasing demand for rare and collectible whisky. According to Fowle, two of the most valuable whisky brands for collectors are The Macallan and Karuizawa, both which have new releases. […]
Johnnie Walker announced a new paper-based whiskey bottle that will launch in spring 2021. The bottle is made without any plastic, which is harmful to the environment. The new paper-based bottles will be a limited launch through a partnership with Pilot Lite. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. Johnnie […]
Assouline Publishing released its Connoisseur Collection, featuring recipes from top chefs and mixologists around the world. In “Vintage Cocktails,” one book from the collection, mixologist Brian Van Flandern teaches readers how to make a few Prohibition-era cocktails and other drinks that pay homage to old Hollywood. Business Insider teamed up […]
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php A family-run business in Spain has been making handmade wine barrels since 1975. Tonelería Herfe makes about 6,000 oak barrels a year and sells them for up to $US670 each. Their artisan techniques have earned praise from their clientele. View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook. Making […]
If you’re looking to spice up your at-home bar while social distancing, here are some top-notch recipes to get the ball rolling. We asked the experts, from social media foodies to bartenders who can’t go into work during the pandemic, for their twists on the classics, like an Old-Fashioned or […]
If you’re self-isolating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably have some extra time on your hands and are slowly running out of closets to clean. If you want to test out a new activity with a tasty result, try making your own alcohol at home – from […]
When it comes to today’s most innovative whiskey distilleries, US bourbon producers are leading the pack. From its origins in Kentucky, bourbon production has expanded to other states, where the drink can range in flavour profiles from honeysuckle and mint to toffee and warm oak. Price tags for the bourbons […]
Just weeks after beloved New York City spot Dante was crowned the best bar in the world, Big 7 Travel placed its Old Fashioned at No. 5 on a list of the best cocktails in the world. The Old Fashioned is a cocktail comprised of whiskey, bitters, and simple syrup, […]
Glenlivet is now offering its whiskey in the form of small pods that dissolve in your mouth. The Scotch whiskey company released a video advertisement showing people enjoying the collection of “edible cocktail capsules” that can be consumed with “no need for a glass, ice, or a cocktail stirrer.” Each […]
Jason Momoa was surprised with a Guinness and whiskey cake for his birthday that weighed 168 pounds. The cake, made by UK-based baker Aggy Dadan of Edible By Aggy, features a miniature chocolate figurine of the actor, a giant wave, and a sugar surfboard. INSIDER spoke to Dadan about how […]
You can now buy a spray bottle that looks exactly like a bottle of rosé on Amazon. The Framar rosé spray bottle costs $US9.49 at the time of writing, and is Prime eligible. If you prefer a stiffer drink, Amazon also sells Jack Daniels-inspired whiskey spray bottles from Segbeauty for […]
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 Sourtoe Cocktail, which is part drink and part challenge. It’s a cocktail […]
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 make the cocktail. THE RIGHT WAY: Stir sugar, bitters, and water in a tumbler, then fill with ice […]
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