Beer, Wine, & Spirits
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Best Bourbons Under $50 for Mint Juleps on Kentucky Derby Day
It’s tradition to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with free-flowing mint juleps. Whether making a classic version or putting a spin on it, you’ll still want to stock up on bourbon. The corn-based American whiskey is one of the most beloved…
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Bojangles Hard Sweet Tea Is a Real Thing, and It’s an Absolute Mystery of Dark Magic
Though the hard seltzer craze doesn’t seem to be going anywhere any time soon, Southern fast-food chain Bojangles has taken a different approach. Aside from its signature Cajun-seasoned fried chicken, Bojangles is famous for its sweet tea. So Bo did…
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Taco Tuesday’s Greatest Threat: A Looming Tequila Shortage
If margaritas on Taco Tuesday are part of your post-Manic Monday recovery plan, you might need to find a different spirit to wash your Mexican grub down with. According to agave farmers in Mexico, a struggle to keep up with…
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TikTok Sommelier Says This Cheap Costco Wine Is Fit for Royalty
If you’re a wine snob and you’ve got a Costco membership, then you may have to plan a trip to the warehouse this week. The retailer is selling a bottle of Juve and Camps cava (brute nature, 2017) for just…
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I Tried Hard Mountain Dew and Here’s What Happened
Mountain Dew (which I’ve discovered is actually called Mtn Dew, but you cannot get me to call it that) has one of the most dedicated fan bases of any soda today. With new flavors and collabs constantly dropping — I…
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I Tried 16 Truly Hard Seltzer Flavors, and These Are the Best
People will be drinking gluten-free hard seltzer until the end of time, but there was a moment when it was a novelty. Back in the day — 2016, to be exact — Truly was one of the first hard seltzer companies on…
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The Best (and Worst) Corona Hard Seltzers
The hard seltzer aisle at your grocery store stretches on forever, doesn’t it? Like Budweiser, New Belgium, and many other breweries, Corona has laid claim to a corner of the…
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Fireball Cinnamon Maker Sued for Lack of Whiskey in Mini Bottles
Fans of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky are seeing red after some customers discovered that mini bottles of Fireball Cinnamon sold at convenience stores and other locations contain no whiskey. The tiny…
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Ranch Water Seltzer Wars: Dos Equis vs Karbach Brewing vs Lone River
Ranch Water, a classic mix of tequila, lime, and soda water, has long been a Texas tradition. The beverage has also, unsurprisingly, made its way into the hard seltzer market,…
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8 Hard Kombucha Brands to Try Right Now
The fermented black tea phenomenon that is kombucha has been an incredibly popular non-alcoholic beverage since its rise to prominence in the ’90s. Today, you can get your buzz on…
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The 7 Best Fruit Smash Hard Seltzers, Ranked
At this point, it almost seems like a foolish move for a brewery not to have a hard seltzer on deck. New Belgium Brewing Company, famous for such hits as…
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12 Wild Basin Seltzer Flavors, Ranked
Hard seltzers have become a way of life for those who like to imbibe but want an escape from carb-loaded beers. It’s smart then, that so many breweries have been…
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I Tried 8 Vizzy Hard Seltzer Flavors, and This Is the Best
With spiked seltzer brands in every direction you turn your head, trying to find your favorites can be an intimidating process. Vizzy Hard Seltzer has been around since 2020, offering…
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Alcohol Brands Owned by Actors, Musicians and Other Celebs
Actors and musicians aren’t just performers. These celebs built lucrative side hustles in the beer, wine, and spirits business.
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The Best (and Worst) Mighty Swell Spiked Seltzers
Remember when there were only two or three hard seltzer brands? I barely do anymore. When it became clear you could produce easily-drinkable, gluten-free beverages made with natural flavors and…
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I Tried 8 Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Flavors — This Is the Best
From the minute Topo Chico mineral water hit the non-alcoholic seltzer scene, people were in love with it. Beautiful branding made me reach for it the first time, and the…
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Every Bud Light Seltzer I Could Get My Hands On, Ranked
There are more hard seltzer brands today than anybody could have ever imagined, but much respect has to go to Bud Light. The beverage behemoth jumped in early on the…
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THC Seltzer Is on the Rise. Here Are 11 Options To Try
Want to swap out your usual cocktail? For a beverage that still provides a buzz, try one of these THC seltzers that are making waves.
