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A sophisticated cocktail made with Luxardo's new decaffeinated espresso liqueur, presented in a dimly lit, upscale bar setting.
Cuisine & Spirits

New Decaf Espresso Liqueur Launches for Cocktails

Luxardo unveils what it claims is the world's first decaffeinated espresso liqueur, exclusively for the US market.

Evelyn Chen·June 9, 2026
A close-up, warmly lit photograph of a bottle of Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, highlighting its premium packaging and rich amber liquid.
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Russell's Reserve Releases New Batch of 13-Year-Old Bourbon

This year's Russell's Reserve 13-Year-Old Bourbon, bottled at a robust 121.

Julian Beaumont·June 5, 2026
A bottle of AJ Bond Tennessee Whiskey sits on a bar counter, illuminated by warm light, representing Sazerac's entry into the Tennessee whiskey market.
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Sazerac Launches AJ Bond, Its First Tennessee Whiskey

After decades dominating bourbon and rye markets, spirits giant Sazerac Co.

Julian Beaumont·June 2, 2026
A close-up of a perfectly made Industry Sour cocktail on a bar, highlighting its rich color and garnish, with a blurred background of a classic bar.
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Industry Sour: Why Fernet Branca Recipes Differ

Despite its name, the 'Industry Sour' cocktail has no single industry-standard recipe, with leading guides disagreeing on key ingredient measurements by as much as 33%.

Amélie Richard·May 31, 2026
A classic Negroni cocktail served in a rocks glass with a large ice cube and orange peel garnish, set against a blurred, elegant bar background.
Cuisine & Spirits

Classic Negroni Recipes for Modern Connoisseurs

While the Negroni is often seen as a fixed trinity of gin, vermouth, and Campari, its earliest printed recipe in 1949 actually called for half Campari, challenging the equal-parts dogma.

Evelyn Chen·May 29, 2026
A close-up of a glass of Jim Beam's Little Book Chapter 10 whiskey, showcasing its rich amber color in a sophisticated setting.
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Jim Beam's Latest Blend Earns Critical Acclaim

Jim Beam's latest release, Little Book Chapter 10, is already hailed as one of its best editions to date.

Amélie Richard·May 18, 2026