Not long after posting about Diageo’s new bottled cocktails, the company has added yet another cocktail to the mix: the Astral Margarita. Margaritas aren’t all that complex, and I typically have all the ingredients on hand at any given time. That said… I’m lazy. I don’t want to wash the citrus juicer and cocktail shaker […] The post Astral Margarita joins the ranks of excellent premade cocktails appeared first on Boozist ..read more

It’s been a while since I’ve had an update about packaging that didn’t involve Jäger or Bud Light. I’m an admitted sucker for design, though, so here we are. This time, the Coors Banquet Beer Legacy Collection takes center stage. Coors Banquet is just over 150 years old, which might not seem all that interesting […] The post Coors Banquet goes retro with The Legacy Collection limited-edition cans appeared first on Boozist ..read more

There's a significant uptick in drunk driving around St. Patrick's Day every year. Is it a surprise? No. Is it sobering, yes. Fortunately, there's a way to help keep folks off the road. The post AAA’s Tow to Go surely makes St. Paddy proud appeared first on Boozist ..read more

When New Riff opened for business, an 8-year-old bourbon was likely just a stock photo on a vision board. At that time, there were about 400 distilleries in the US, and the name of the game for all craft distilleries was pretty much “do what you need to do to stay afloat.” For many that […] The post New Riff’s flagship bourbon was 8 years in the making appeared first on Boozist ..read more

if you’re like me, you’ve probably seen Buzzard’s Roost on the shelf and wondered what the story was. Now that they’re releasing a new American Whiskey at a lower price point, it’s time for me to learn. Buzzard’s Roost is part of the ever-growing population of independent blenders who purchase aged whiskey, throw it in […] The post Buzzard’s Roost American Whiskey breaths new life into sloppy seconds appeared first on Boozist ..read more

Liquor stores picking their own barrel is out. Government agencies forming international partnerships to bring unique Irish whiskeys to the U.S. is in. Or at least I hope this is the first of many. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission and Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, teamed up to give the NH Liquor & Wine Outlet […] The post Check out 20 one-of-a-kind Irish whiskeys under one roof appeared first on Boozist ..read more

There are 1,000’s of whiskeys on the market right now. At some point in the not-too-distant past, it became tough to tell them all apart if not for the tenuous tales brands weave about their past. Bhakta 1928, which certainly has it’s own story to tell, is doing something truly unique. Raj Bhakta, the founder […] The post Bhakta 1928 is a unique spirit in a sea of whiskeys appeared first on Boozist ..read more

If you’re into mountains, there’s no better place to be than Colorado. Meanwhile, growing up in Flint, MI, the highest nearby peak was a whopping 1,330 feet, the front half of which was ski slopes and the back an active mine. All that to say, I’ll gladly toast to the Rocky Mountains by drinking Tincup […] The post Tincup Fourteener Takes Whiskey to New Heights appeared first on Boozist ..read more

I’ve written about many premade cocktails on Boozist, and the number one reason is that they make my life easier. When I’m hosting a party, the last thing I want to do is stand behind the bar all night. This peacock’s gotta fly! Diageo has answered my birdcall with their Cocktail Collection of ready-to-drink cocktails. […] The post Diageo Unveils New Collection of Premade Cocktails appeared first on Boozist ..read more

For the last five years, Widow Jane has been releasing a limited-edition extra-aged whiskey, each finished in a distinctly different wood. 2023’s version of Widow Jane The Vaults finds a blend of bourbons up to 20 years old. While Widow Jane calls Brooklyn home, the whiskies blended for The Vaults 2023 come from Tennessee and […] The post Widow Jane Breaks into Heaven with The Vaults appeared first on Boozist ..read more