All tequila starts as an unaged blanco. Put it in a barrel for at least two months and up to a year, and you have a reposado. Both of these styles are the most popular…

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We’re no stranger to the mystery and allure of vintage spirits. Bottles of Pappy Van Winkle or selections from the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection are sure to fetch top dollar from whiskey enthusiasts. And a…

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If you line up a room of people with varying levels of whiskey knowledge and ask them to name one brand, there’s a good chance Jameson whiskey is going to come up more than once.…

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Introducing the headbanging elixir that will make your taste buds thrash with delight: Blackened Whiskey’s 72 Seasons Batch. Blackened Whiskey started several years ago as a collaboration between Metallica and legendary distiller Dave Pickerell. This…

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Summer is the perfect time for a classic American road trip. And while some may center their trips on the myriad amusement parks, beach towns, or roadside monuments that dot the United States, for beer…

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If you’re a fan of fresh, citrus-filled cocktails during the summer months (or any time of year), there’s a decent chance you enjoy your fair share of gin and tonics. This simple drink of gin,…

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In case you’ve been living under a rock–or haven’t discovered the magic of DoorDash, Instacart, UberEats, et. al–there’s a delivery service for almost everything these days… except a bespoke alcohol-forward option. That’s where Saucey comes…

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Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. In the tequila-saturated world we live in, there’s no shortage of high-quality agave spirits…

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Looking for the ultimate beverage companion for your outdoor gatherings? Yeti has long made some of our favorite coolers, perfect for backyard BBQs and parties. And their latest offering is a no-brainer addition to the…

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If you were to ask me to rattle off my dream jobs in five seconds, I would probably list: rock star, National Geographic explorer, and whatever exactly Magic Mike’s professional title is. With a few…

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We’ve sung their praises before but Madre Mezcal produces some of our favorite mezcal. And now the brand is introducing Madre Ancestral, a premium mezcal that embodies the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Crafted with…

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Rum is always in season. White rum (and cocktails like the classic daiquiri) is perfect for warm weather. Spiced rum is great for adding an extra kick to your Cuba libre or other go-to mixed…

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Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. There’s no question as to what the Scotch whisky brand Smokehead is all about.…

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Fuente Fuente OpusX cigars are much coveted due to their incredible flavor, the exclusive Dominican Puro wrapper, and the impeccable construction. The brand is going big by making 100 special edition OpusX Serie “Heaven and…

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Stouts (and porters) are the victim of a psychosomatic epidemic. Before people ever have one, they’re told a single pint will sit in their stomach like a brick or a loaf of bread or a…

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The “session” label is the exact middle point between an actual beer style and a marketing gimmick, which means that it’s neither of those and turns into a helpful descriptor. Basically, “session” is supposed to…

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