Q&A With Jim Rutledge of Four Roses Bourbon
Jim Rutledge is about as southern as southern gets. Born and raised in Kentucky, and the master distiller for Four Roses—where he’s worked for…
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Mardi Gras Cocktails
Celebrating Mardi Gras? Here are five cocktails that’ll give you taste of the Big Easy, even if you can’t be there for the festivities….
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Asheville, North Carolina Craft Beer and Breweries
Back in 2004, friends David Quinn and Jason Caughman concocted what they considered a killer business plan. Quinn, a gifted homebrewer whose pale ale…
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Southern Wineries
As Virginia’s wine country continues to make a name for itself, other states throughout the South are cultivating wine grapes with just as much…
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Five Rye Whiskey Brands to Try
For our March/April 2011 issue, we blind-tasted six southern-distilled rye whiskeys, all priced under $50 a bottle. But if you’re looking to splurge, there…
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Southern Comfort Cocktails
My first contact with Southern Comfort came via one of my mother’s favorite cautionary tales: a parable involving her younger self, my father, a…
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Southern Beers
Even though session-style beers go back centuries in Europe, they may as well have been invented with southerners in mind. Often dubbed “lawnmower beers,”…
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Classic Southern Cocktails
The cocktail’s history cannot be fully appreciated without recognizing some of the recipes that originated in this part of America. Here are some of…
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Characters: Sergio Ribenboim
It’s a hot, dry afternoon, and I could really go for a beer. But as I walk up and down a seemingly deserted block…
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Virginia Wine Country
Driving south on Route 29, heading toward the heart of Virginia’s Monticello viticultural area, it’s easy to understand why Thomas Jefferson was so madly,…
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Best Southern Bar Snacks
It’s no secret that southerners love a good snack, so much so that they’ve created many of America’s most lip-smacking finger foods. Want to…
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100 Best Places to Drink in the South
Your ultimate guide to the best of southern libations, from Virginia to East Texas.
Read MoreCharacters: Dave Arnold
Dave Arnold is a cutting-edge pioneer in the world of cocktail science.
Read MoreHistory Lesson: The Olympic Cocktail
My beloved patients, it’s summer again! You’ve tucked away your handkerchiefs, your comforters and your Irish Coffees until the first chill winds of autumn…
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Mekhong Cocktails
A year or so ago, few had ever heard of the Thailand-made distillate Mekhong other than the Thais themselves, Far East tourists and fans…
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Q&A with Doc Hendley
It’s one of our most basic needs, something we often take for granted every time we turn on the tap. But for millions of…
Read MoreAll About Pechuga
Artisanal agave spirits have burst onto the market over the past few years, but beyond single-barrel, vintage-dated tequilas and mezcals, there’s another agave-based spirit…
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