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• Recipes to Celebrate Hot Toddy Day

  January 11 is Hot Toddy Day! Celebrate this cozy holiday with a classic hot toddy or a fun variation.

• How Do Craft Distillers Navigate Complex Liquor Regulations?

  Wayne Curtis for The Atlantic investigates how Ernest Scarano Distillery handles federal and state liquor regulations.

• How to Drink Żubrówka Vodka Like a Pole

  Enjoy this Polish vodka flavored with bison grass in the tradition style: with apple juice and a fur coat.

• What? They Make Whiskey in France?

  For about a decade, French distillers have been making whiskey. The timing is right to explore this maturing market.

• Who Made the Best Cocktails in 2012?

  Tasting Table has created a list of the best cocktails in America, and where to drink them.

• A Dram a Day in December

  Make any Scotch drinker on your gift list very, very happy this year with this Whiskey Advent Calendar.

• Spooky Spirits for Halloween

  Get into the Halloween spirit with a few themed cocktails...don't forget the candy corn garnish!

• Kentucky's Craft Bourbon Distilleries Hit the Trail

  You can now follow the Kentucky Craft Bourbon Trail and visit the state's artisan bourbon distilleries.

• Zagat's Craft Spirits Guide to New York

  Of the more than 30 craft distillers in New York State, Zagat has chosen 10 that you should definitely visit.

• Cocktails Made with Berkshire Mountain's Spirits

  From hot mulled cider to a summery peach cocktail, Berkshire Mountain Distillers spirits always make a fine cocktail.

• 4 Distillers Who Left Successful Careers to Make Hooch

  Not everyone comes from generations of whiskey makers. These entrepreneurs left their jobs in order to pursue their passion for spirits and become part of America's craft distilling movement.

• Kilchoman Distillery: Scotch Whisky’s New Kid on the Block

• Scotland’s Isle of Islay: Whisky Wonderland

  The Isle of Islay is best known for one thing: amazing Scotch. We journeyed to this tiny island to experience the whisky firsthand.

• Spirited Backstory of New York Distilling Gin

  More about the witty namesakes of New York Distilling's two types of gin.

• 5 Urban Craft Distilleries

  From San Francisco to Brooklyn, these city-dwelling distilleries enhance their urban communities and inspire consumers to try local spirits.

• Corsair Named 2013 Craft Distillery of the Year

  Corsair Distillery's pursuit of innovation pays off with two awards from Whisky Magazine.

• Three Ways to Enjoy Ransom Spirits

  Ransom Spirits' unique products are perfect for cocktails. Here are three recipes you should try.

• 5 Influential Craft Distilleries in the Pacific Northwest

  These five distilleries are among the top influencers in the country in terms of what they make and how they do it.

• What's That Smell? It's Distillery Scented Air Freshener

  Does your home need a little freshening up? Why not distillery scented room spray?

• Craft Spirit Week Chicago Debuts in October

  In Chicago on October 1-6? Check out the first-ever Craft Spirit Week to celebrate local distilleries.

• A Booze-Lover’s Carnival Comes to San Francisco

  At the San Francisco Craft Spirits Carnival, you can sample spirits, talk to distillers, and buy your favorite bottles.

• Salted Caramel Moonshine: The Start of a New Trend?

  Philadelphia Distilling will release a salted caramel version of their popular XXX Shine this month. Yum!

• Cocktails to Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month

  September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. Celebrate America's bourbon makers with a cocktail.

• Rejuvenate Your Cocktails with Corsair's Flavorful Spirits

  Add a new twist to your cocktail with Corsair Artisan's adventurous spirits.

• 5 Innovative Craft Distilleries in Bourbon Country

  Think you know what bourbon country looks like? Think again. These distillers are shaking things up.

• America's Craft Distilling Movement: By the Numbers

  America's small-batch spirits are on the rise. Here are some numbers behind the craft distilling movement.

• Congrats to Team USA, the 2012 Cocktail World Cup Champs

  American bartenders wow the judges at this year's Cocktail World Cup in New Zealand.

• Summer's Last Hurrah in a Glass

  Get the most out of summer's final days with this delicious tomato and basil cocktail.

• 5 Craft Distillers in Colorado You Should Know

  Colorado is a hotbed of distilling activity. Here are five mile-high distillers to keep a close eye on.

• Gin Cocktails Made with Roundhouse Spirits

  Roundhouse Spirits in Boulder, CO is known for gin and innovation.

• DIY Aquavit: It's Easier Than You Think

  Infuse vodka with a savory blend of herbs and spices to make your own aquavit.

• Bottle Your Own Carbonated Cocktails

  Don't you want to open your fridge and find a row of chilled fizzy cocktails, bottled and ready to drink?

• The Psuedo-Science Behind Tequila's Effect on the Brain

  Why does tequila make you crazier than Scotch? The answer is, it might not.

• Show Off Your Home Infusions in Style

  This beautiful vessel lets you show off your home infusions with its stylish design.

• The Ever-Faithful, Always Delicious Pimm's Cup

  The Pimm's Cup won't abandon you to a tipsy fate in the middle of a cocktail party.

• Sherry Isn't Just for Sipping: Two Cocktails for Sherry Beginners

  Sherry isn't just for your grandmother anymore. You'll find it on cocktail menus in top bars around the country.

• Drink At Your Own Speed: Low-Alcohol Cocktails at High Altitude

  Bartender Bryan Dayton believes in giving people low alcohol cocktail options at his Boulder, CO restaurant.

• Racer 5 IPA Becomes Charbay's R5 Whiskey

  Charbay has distilled the popular Racer 5 IPA into its new R5 Whiskey.

• Host an Elaborate Tiki Paradise Party

  Escape to an island oasis without even getting on an airplane. Transform your house into a tiki paradise.

• How Busy People Host Amazing Cocktail Parties

  Today's cocktail parties are all about boozy, stress-free entertaining

• Summer Rum Revival in 6 Cocktails

  Hooch bartenders recommend their favorite rum cocktails of the summer season.

• Mix Up Some Moonshine Cocktails

  Grab your favorite bottle of moonshine or white whiskey and start mixing.

• How Moonshine Changed America

  From backwoods stills to big-time moonshine rings, whiskey-making has always been a part of American culture.

• The Modern Brunch Party Is Boozy and Adventurous

• The Search for Hemingway's Daiquiri

  What exactly was in Hemingway's daiquiri?

• Take Back the Tasting Party

  No snobs allowed. Host and enjoy a tasting party with craft spirits and good friends.

• Escape to a Tiki Bar Near You

  Why do people love tiki bars? Go experience one for yourself and find out.

• PKNY: A Skeptic Discovers Tiki

  Don't judge a tiki bar by its garnishes, that is unless those garnishes are orchids and plastic flamingos.

• A Taste of the Islands: Classic Tiki Cocktails

  Classic tiki cocktails are meant to be over the top, a little silly and most of all, fun.

• 8 Ways to Make Your Backyard Party Better

  Turn your backyard into the place everyone wants to hang out this summer with these easy ideas.

• Rum Vacation Guide: 5 Caribbean Distilleries to Visit

  Don't just sip rum cocktails at the hotel bar, visit some rum distilleries on your next Caribbean vacation

• WhistlePig: Seeking the Perfect Rye Whiskey

  Dave Pickerell is determined to make a rye whiskey that stands out above the rest, so he created WhistlePig Straight Rye.

• The Right Cocktails for 10 Real-Life Situations

  Drinks with co-workers or a night out with someone special...find the right cocktail for any situation.

• Cocktails for the Season’s Hottest TV Shows

  Looking for the perfect cocktail to put you in the mood for your favorite TV show? Here are our recommendations.

• Gift Guide: Cocktail-Inspired Mother's Day

  Still looking for a Mother's Day gift. Try something cocktail-inspired.

• Bartenders Share Their Best Infusion Recipes and Tips

  Delicious and unique infusion and cocktail recipes from America's leading bartenders.

• Bitters: An American Cocktail Story

  Author and cocktail enthusiast Brad Parsons explains why he just can’t get enough of bitters

• What the Heck Are Bitters Anyway?

  What is the magic ingredient in your cocktail? Bitters, of course. Find out what they are and how they improve your cocktails.

• Which Bitters to Buy for Your Home Bar

  Cocktail enthusiast Brad Parsons recommends some basic and more creative bitters every home bartender should have.

• 5 Fresh Cocktails to Put Some Spring in Your Step

  Five fresh-ingredient cocktails perfect for spring

• How to Drink and Enjoy Mezcal

  The rich, smoky flavors of mezcal, a cousin to tequila, take some getting used to, but the effort is well worth it.

• Do-It-Yourself Bottle Service

  Better booze, better drinks, less money.

• Write Like Hemingway: By the Bottle

  It's time to get manly with Hemingway.

• 10 Classic Cocktails and Who Drank Them

  Famous drinkers show you how it's done

• Top 10 Gifts for Cocktail Lovers

  Something for everyone (over 21) on your holiday list

• 10 American Craft Spirits To Try

  A boozy American bounty