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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Our 5 favorite vodka drinks, ranked
Looking for a great vodka drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
You can now pre-order Woodford Reserve’s 2024 Kentucky Derby bourbon and it’s only $55
Woodford Reserve decided to turn to artist and Kentucky native Wylie Caudill to design the bottle for this historic Kentucky Derby.
Our 5 favorite Tennessee whiskey brands, ranked
While we love Jack Daniel’s, we also love some of the other offerings from the southern state.
5 fan-favorite budget rum bottles, ranked
There’s a lot of value in the rum world. If you’re looking for a reasonably-priced everyday sipper or a rum to mix with.
Our 5 favorite brandy drinks, ranked
Looking for a great brandy drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
This is what the VSOP designation means on that bottle of Cognac
In the simplest terms, VSOP stands for “Very Superior Old Pale”.
Jack Daniel’s latest whiskeys are limited-edition bottles you’ll want to get your hands on
The brand recently announced the release of two new whiskeys in its annual “Jack Daniel’s Aged Series” which was first launched in 2021.
Does bourbon go bad? The storage tricks you need to know
Does bourbon actually go bad? There are steps you can take to ensure that it doesn't.
Our 5 favorite scotch drinks, ranked
Looking for a great scotch drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
The best sipping whiskeys, ranked
When it comes to finding a whiskey for sipping, the key is finding the style of whiskey that suits your palate.
This is why your bourbon tastes sweet even though there’s no added sugar
There’s a reason America’s “native spirit” is so popular. Bourbon is well-known for its mellow, easy-drinking, sweet flavor.
The best whiskey options to make your Manhattan drink recipe even better
Want to improve your Manhattan drink recipe? It all starts with the whiskey you use.
Prepare for spring with these great bock beers
When the winter turns toward spring, not only are we excited about the milder temperatures and longer days, but we’re looking forward to the bock beers.
The difference between an Old Fashioned and a Manhattan: These two classic cocktails, explained
These drinks are made with whiskey and both have some of the same ingredients, but they are surprisingly different in flavor and appearance.
Our 4 favorite mezcals for sipping
Looking for a mezcal that's great for sipping instea dof mixing into a drink? These are the 4 best we've tried
Our 6 favorite rum brands and bottles in 2024
Looking for a great rum? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
These are bartenders’ favorite value single malt Scotch whiskies (all under $100)
We asked a handful of notable bartenders to tell us the best value single malt Scotch whiskies to drink right now.
Bourbon snifters: What they’re good for, which bourbon you should drink from them, and more
Everything you want to know about bourbon snifters, from their shape to which bourbons to drink from them
Want a truly special margarita? Burn your lemons (yes, really)
Charring lemons adds completely new flavors while heightening the already acidic, citrusy, juicy flavors.
Our 6 favorite bourbon brands and bottles in 2024
Looking for a great bourbon? These are our favorite brands and bottles in 2024
Move over, espresso martini — This whiskey-based coffee cocktail is so much better
Move over, espresso martini — This whiskey-based coffee cocktail is so much better
7 fan-favorite budget whiskey bottles, ranked
Great sipping whiskeys, versatile mixing whiskeys, and everything in between. There’s something for every palate when it comes to budget bottles.
Why glasses made for bourbon actually matter
If you enjoy bourbon, you should probably invest in at least one whiskey glass.
The differences between bourbon and brandy, explained
The two spirits also carry some of the same aromas and flavors like oak, caramel, and fruity flavors.
Our 4 favorite whiskey drinks, ranked
Looking for a great whiskey drink to make at home? These are our favorite cocktails, ranked
This is our favorite tequila for making Palomas at home
When we make a paloma at home, we reach for one tequila in particular.
Our favorite tequila drinks, ranked
Looking for a great tequila drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
How to make apple-infused bourbon
Infused bourbon isn't hard to make. All you need is bourbon (even if it's not good bourbon!) and some time.
Yes, bourbon can be aged too long – here’s how to pick the best-aged bourbon
Did you know bourbon can be aged too long? It's true - in certain scenarios. We tell you everything you need to know
This new American sipping whiskey is only $40 per bottle due to one clever, sustainable step
This whiskey is first aged in charred oak barrels. It then has a second maturation in previously used proprietary whiskey barrels.
Our 5 favorite gin drinks, ranked
Looking for a great gin drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Another fan-favorite craft beer is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Another fan favorite brewery has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
This is the original bloody mary recipe from The St. Regis New York
Everyone seems to have their own bloody mary recipe, but we love the original from the St. Regis in New York
The best IPA beers to drink in the winter, according to bartenders
There's no shortage of IPAs in the booming land of craft beer but some are much better than others. Here are 9 outstanding options to drink right now.
Our favorite rum drinks, ranked
Looking for a great rum drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
This new experimental batch whiskey is laced with herbal influence
Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental batch has "herbal infusion" For a more well-rounded whiskey drinking experience
Our 7 favorite bourbon drinks of all time
Looking for a great bourbon drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Our favorite vodkas for 2024, ranked
Vodka is often sold with marketing and packaging, but there is plenty more than that to this beautiful and nuanced spirit.
Forget the espresso martini, these two cocktails from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better alternatives
Everyone loves a good espresso martini, but these two options from Mexico and the Canary Islands are better
Fun fact: Southern Comfort is not actually whiskey
Southern Comfort might have whiskey in it, but strictly speaking, it is definitely not whiskey
Our 5 favorite mezcal drinks, ranked
Looking for a great mezcal drink to make at home? These are our favorites, ranked
Our favorite scotches for 2024, ranked
Looking for a good scotch? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Our favorite tequilas for 2024, ranked
Tequila has undeniably always been a hot spirit. So, we have run down the 10 best tequila brands from old to new that you can purchase and enjoy.
Our favorite gins for 2024, ranked
Looking for a good gin? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Chattanooga Whiskey’s latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100-year-old Sherry cask
Chattanooga Whiskey's latest experimental single-batch whiskey is finished in a 100 year old Sherry cask
Celebrity bourbon: Yellowstone star now has his own brand
Seems every celebrity has their own bourbon these days, and Yellowstone star Cole Hauser is no exception
Our favorite whiskeys for 2024, ranked
Looking for a good whiskey? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
Blue Moon beer has one of the weirdest (and best) Dry January promos we’ve ever seen
For many, Dry January ends on January 12, when people historically give up. Blue Moon wants to keep you dry all of January with its latest promo.
Our favorite mezcals for 2024, ranked
Looking for a good mezcal? These are the best bottles to buy in 2024.
The best bourbon over $100 you won’t regret splurging on
These bourbon options all cost more than $100, but all are well worth it.