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The perfect festive way to end off the Hampden Estate Rum masterclass - with Hampden DOK Rum-infused panettone.  Hampden Estate and Jamaican rum h...

“Confusion is a word we have invented for an order which is not yet understood." - Henry Miller   Editor's Note: This is part two of a beginner ...

Editor's Note: This is part one of a beginner series on Sake Basics. Click here for part two on the different sake grades and what to expect for ...

Editor's Note: This is part three of a beginners series on Tequila Basics. Click here to read part one on the types of tequilas, and part two on t...

Poking your toes into the world of tequila? Here's a crucial detail on the bottle label you should be paying attention to.

If we could put a price tag on every distillery – be it a whisky, rum, brandy, vodka or etc. – which would be the world’s most valuable distillery?...

  First off, who doesn't love coffee?  I daresay coffee is that secret sauce that keeps the world moving, but more than that, coffee has a natural...

Drinking socially is slightly different from drinks appreciation.   Good alcohol is similar to music. Much like background music, you could have ...

James Bond's iconic vodka martini order continues to fuel this key debate in the mixology scene. Is the British spy wrong? We break down when to stir or shake a cocktail, and let you decide for yourself!

(Image Source: Lonely Planet, Habitation Velier)   Habitation Velier is releasing a new white rum expression from Barbados' Foursquare Distillery ...

It's time to graduate from hastily thrown-back college-style tequila shooters with salt and lime. We break down the main types of tequila, and how to find a bottle worthy of sipping and savoring!

Editor: This is a 4-part feature on contributor John Go's adventures through Tokyo's bars. Check out Part 3    John Go John is a cocktai...