Naked Homebrew Labels: Reusable vinyl stickers from Garage Monk make marking your homemade concoctions simple

Naked Homebrew Labels


When it comes to homebrewing, often the only option for marking each concoction is the old sharpie-on-cap method. While going label-less makes reusing bottles and lids easier, “naked” containers are a surefire path to confusion. Garage Monk offers a simple solution with the…

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Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur : A high-proof, sweet and spicy alcohol employing the power of ancho chilies

Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur


After a limited release in California and Texas at the end of December, Ancho Reyes immediately became a hot commodity—and near impossible to find. Now, thanks to William Grant…

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Papá Andrés Rum: An opulent new sipping rum for collectors, explorers and connoisseurs

Papá Andrés Rum


Continuing on their path of creating high-end, sipping rums, Brugal has released Papá Andrés (named for the company’s founder, Don Andrés Brugal) with a limited edition run of just 500 bottles per year—with each year…

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Minibar Delivery App: Wine and spirits delivered to your door in an hour or less

Minibar Delivery App


Convenience is key in New York City, especially if you’re planning a last-minute party, have unexpected guests visit or equally unexpected weather drama. With Minibar, a free iOS app available…

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Spirit Bear Mezcal Ensemble: A night of sonic exploration at LN-CC, energized and unified through drinking mezcal, is now available on 12″ vinyl

Spirit Bear Mezcal Ensemble


Back in March 2013, musicians and non-musicians alike gathered at London retail concept space LN-CC for a multi-sensory experience like no other. Thomas Bullock—a DJ and record producer with decades of street cred who fell in love with mezcal later in life—had…

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Hudson Whiskey’s Maple Cask Rye: A barrel swap with syrup-makers led to the family-operated distillery releasing a maple rye

Hudson Whiskey's Maple Cask Rye


This is no liqueur, or a syrupy sweet, gooey-thick blend of whiskey and maple products. With a heady nose of rye, a full spiced taste and a maple inflection that’s far more than grace notes, Hudson…

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The Lucy June Cocktail: Bartenders from Macao Trading Co teach us about a pear purée Brugal Rum cocktail for sipping from summer to fall

The Lucy June Cocktail


Rum doesn’t tend to be first on most people’s lists when approaching the cocktail scene. Its history lends itself to associations with summer parties and wild nights. In fact, high-end rum has only found a home behind bars over the past few years….

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Hochstadter’s Slow & Low: The original bottlers of pre-made cocktails release a rye Old Fashioned

Hochstadter's Slow & Low


It comes as a surprise to us that any prepackaged cocktail could strike the authenticity of its namesake. But Hochstadter’s Slow & Low—a ready-made rye Old Fashioned—does just that. While not the best Old Fashioned we’ve…

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The Moxie Cocktail: For the sophisticated summer drinker, Cynar enters the amaro cocktail resurgence

The Moxie Cocktail


If you’re into cocktails, it’s likely you’ve come across the amaro Cynar—either on menus or in your drink. There’s a global resurgence in the popularity of amaros, a sub-genre of bitters, extending beyond the Aperol Spritz…

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Gastronomista for Cool Hunting Gift Guide: The architect and “epic imbiber” selects 27 design-led items sure to enhance any home bar

Gastronomista for Cool Hunting Gift Guide


A “place where you might find architectural chicken coops, tea parties, decanters, bespoke knives or donut art,” the NYC-based blog Gastronomista is the work of Emily Arden Wells, an architect by day, and a writer and drinks aficionado by night. Wells’ background in…

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