Here's Why You Should Drink More Barrel-Strength Whiskey
Barrel-strength is a category of whiskey that's worth drinking. Find out how it's made, and why it's so popular with whiskey connoisseurs and distillers.
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To help you eat well on your next vacation, we've laid out six of the best things to eat from a hotel breakfast buffet and six of the worst. -
16 Liquor Bottles Bartenders Would Rather Never See Again
Bartenders wish these bottles had more ergonomic designs. -
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It's good to shake things up, especially when those things are drinks. We've rounded up 27 recipes that aren't for margaritas but are perfect for Cinco de Mayo. -
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In the U.S., it's uncommon for fast-food restaurants to serve alcohol -- but not impossible. Here are fast-food restaurants that serve alcohol around the world. -
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20 Fun Recipes For One-Of-A-Kind Margaritas
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If you loved the refreshing, citrus taste of SunnyD as a kid, this all-new, alcohol-infused adult version will press all your nostalgia buttons. -
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Whether you like straight-up whiskey or fruity margs, there's a canned cocktail for any and every flavor preference. We rounded up the best ones to try in 2023.
