Christopher Osburn
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Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professionally for almost twenty years. In that time, he has traveled all over the world from San Diego to Sydney in search of mouthwatering food, frosty beer, exciting cocktails, and complex whiskeys and other spirits. He has the pictures to prove it.
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Scotch whisky found in 800-year-old castle — believed to be the oldest Scotch in the world — will soon be for sale
Whiskey and whisky lovers alike would love to get their hands on the oldest Scotch whisky in existence, which will soon be up for auction.
The best bourbon options under $100: They taste just as good as the expensive stuff
A good bourbon doesn't have to be expensive. These are the best bourbons you can buy for under $100.
10 wheated whiskey and wheat bourbon bottles to try if you can’t get your hands on any Pappy Van Winkle bourbon
Can't get your hands on any Pappy Van Winkle? Give one of these other options a try.
This sidecar drink recipe has only 3 ingredients (so get yourself some good tequila!)
The sidecar drink is a timeless classic. Only three ingredients, it stands out when you have great tequila
Tequila aging terms, demystified: Everything you want (and need) to know
There are so many different types of tequila. These are the aging terms you should know to pick out the right bottle.
Smooth, oaky reposado tequila options perfect for fall sipping
Tequila can be a great liquor choice for fall. These respado tequilas have hints of caramel, vanilla, or cocoa, perfect for cool fall nights.
Barrell Craft Spirits debuts first 100-proof bourbon, designed to be an accessible, ‘all-occasion’ whiskey
While Barrell Craft typically sells cask-strength bourbon, its newer offering has a much lower ABV.
10 single malt scotch bottles: The rested and sherry-matured version
Here are the best sherry-finished and matured single malt Scotch whiskies you can buy.
Buffalo Trace releases its oldest Eagle Rare bourbon yet
Do you like Buffalo Trace bourbon? Eagle Rare just released its oldest bourbon ever.
Know your liquor: All the bourbon terms you’ve never understood, finally explained
Learning about bourbon can be confusing, especially if you're not familiar with the lingo. This is what you need to know.
Everything you ever wanted to know about bourbon barrel-aged stout beer
What is a barrel-aged stout? This is everything you've ever wanted to know.
This tequila from the highlands of Jalisco is the first certified b-corp tequila ever
Looking for tequila done right? This brand is the first certified b-corp tequila on earth
The Macallan Colour Collection is a traveling scotch collector’s dream come true
Macallan's new Colour Collection includes five single-malt Scotch whiskies.
Halloween-themed beer: Trust us, you need these 8 beers in your life
Halloween-themed beer might not be something you've thought about, but these 8 beers are incredible.
This tart twist on the Aperol spritz will be your favorite new cocktail — and we’ve got an amazing recipe
The aperol spritz is a classic drink, but rhubarb will elevate your spritz recipes.
This beer is made with recycled wastewater (and the company says you won’t be able to tell)
Climate change is making us think of how best to use nature's resources — which is why Devil's Canyon made a beer with recycled wastewater.
Union Horse Distilling Co. unveils limited-edition, small-batch, bottled-in-bond bourbon whiskey
This bottled-in-bond bourbon will be a new seasonal release.
MLB playoffs: The Dodgers have been eliminated, so they can’t celebrate with this team-favorite tequila
Though the Dodgers have been swept by the Diamondbacks in the MLB playoffs, the team's favorite tequila is still here.
Our margarita recipe is the only one you’ll ever need, we promise
Margaritas are a classic cocktail, and this margarita recipe will wow every time.
10 classic bourbon bottles and brands that will never go out of style
10 classic bourbon brands you should have on your home bar cart
Our Aperol spritz recipe is as close to perfect as you’ll find
Need a simple, great, repeatable Aperol spritz recipe? This one's for you, then!
10 fantastic single malt Scotch whiskies to warm you this fall
Fall is a season of reasonably warm days and chilly evenings. It’s also the perfect time of year to enjoy a warming dram.
Buffalo Trace brings back old-timey whiskey brands not seen since Prohibition
Buffalo Trace's Prohibition Collection is a must-have for whiskey enthusiasts
The Bud Light boycott movement comes for Taylor Swift, NFL’s Travis Kelce — this is why
The Bud Light boycott is coming after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift
Pumpkin beer is everyone’s fall obsession, but these ales actually taste good
The Manual's roundup of the best pumpkin beers of 2023 includes wild ales, imperial porters, and other pie-inspired concoctions from top craft breweries.
This screwdriver drink recipe is simple, elegant, and downright delicious
Looking for an incredible (and simple) screwdriver recipe? Look no further - ours is incredible
Absinthe is mysterious and luscious – an expert tells us which bottles you should buy
Absinthe is mysterious and luscious — an expert tells us which bottles you should buy and add to your liquor cabinet.
Foraging gets tipsy: How to make an old fashioned and 5 more cocktails with easily foraged items
Want to make an old fashioned in what may be the most old fashioned way ever? Try foraging for your ingredients!
Coca-Cola used A.I. to create its next big drink because that’s ‘what the future tastes like’
Coca-Cola, long famous for its century-old recipe, is utilizing A.I. to create its next big drink
Take a break from pumpkin beer: The best Oktoberfest beers to drink this fall
Pumpkin beer may get all the hype in the fall season, but these Oktoberfest beers should be on your list to try.
10 smoky scotch whisky options to make those fall campfires magical
Scotch whisky can be a lot to handle, but these smoky scotch whisky options go down smooth as silk.
Whiskey upgrade: How to fat wash your favorite whiskey or bourbon to add new depths of flavor
Ever heard of fat-washing? It's a great way to add interesting flavors to any whiskey or bourbon
Kick off Hispanic heritage month with these 2 incredible tequila drink recipes from mixologist Javier Ramirez
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15, but these two tequila drink recipes are sensational all year long
Up your cocktail game: How to make the perfect gin gimlet
Looking for an elegant, easy gin gimlet recipe? We've got one of the best.
10 rye whiskey bottles we love: You should have at least one on your bar shelf
Rye whiskey is complex and wonderful, and these are the bottles you should have on your bar shelf.
10 floral gin options to help make what’s left of summer truly epic
Gin is a liquor with a lot of nuance and subtlety. Most people overlook how complex gin can be, and these floral gin options prove a point.
This $25 book can make you a more creative, expert home bartender (really!)
There's one book that unlocks the secrets of home mixology and bartending, and this is it
How to drink bourbon like a pro: A beginner’s guide
Tasting bourbon (and all whiskeys) is done in steps. It’s more than just drinking and thinking.
Coors Light ‘Chill Throne’ is the silliest tailgating chair ever – and it’s $750
Coors Light has made the "Chill Throne," a limited-edition tailgating chair it plans to sell for $750
11 single malt whiskies that aren’t Scotch (but are still great)
Even though they're most often thought of, Scotland isn't the only place to make single malt whiskies. Here are seven from other places around the world.
A California wine company illegally aged wine in the ocean, and now 2,000 bottles have been destroyed
It all started when a California-based wine company called Ocean Fathoms decided that the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel were a good place to age its wine.
Costco is refunding people on Kirkland vodka because a few batches are pretty terrible
People who bought Kirkland vodka may be eligible for a refund directly from Costco
How to make a Spanish gin tonic, the fruity alternative to a classic drink
The Spanish gin tonic is the fresh way of looking at the classic gin & tonic
The best East Coast IPAs to drink this summer: 10 great alternatives to West Coast IPAs
These are the 10 Best East Coast IPAs you need to drink this summer.
Bud Light maker Anheuser Busch is selling 7 of its better beer brands to Canadian company: Report
The Bud Light boycott helped drive sales down at Anheuser Busch, which is now selling off 8 brands, per a report.
Plan your end-of-summer road trip: The 10 best beer cities to visit
These are the ten best beer cities to visit this summer.
9 incredible bourbons to mix into a summer highball
The highball is a classic summer drink — and these are the best bourbons to perfect your cocktail.
10 classic summer cocktails everyone should know how to make
While a glass of wine or frosty beer is sure to hit the spot, we’d rather enjoy a summer cocktail.