
All the Biggest Whiskey Releases of the Year
From shady sites selling real whiskey in fake packaging to the best bourbons of the year, these are the most important whiskey releases of 2019.
From shady sites selling real whiskey in fake packaging to the best bourbons of the year, these are the most important whiskey releases of 2019.
By Gear Patrol
No one has access to enough beer to make a definitive list of the best releases of the year. We decided to outsource.
Wild-fermented from naturally-grown sugar cane in a cloud forest in central Mexico, this centuries-in-the-making Oaxacan rum is truly something special.
By Will Price
All hail the middle shelf.
By Chris Wright
Friends don’t let friends drink bad bourbon.
By Gear Patrol
TRVE Brewing might be the country’s most intimidating yet approachable brewery. Founder and brewmaster Nick Nunns has a taste that runs the gamut.
By Ryan Brower
Sometimes you can’t find Bulleit bourbon. Sometimes you want something different, but not too different.
By Will Price
The Visitors’ Center isn’t just showing off the superb bourbon but also highlights Bulleit’s commitment to sustainability on its new campus.
Bourbon barrel-aged stouts like Goose Island’s Bourbon County Stout forged a path that helped lead the American craft beer revolution.
By Ryan Brower
From IPAs to saisons to crispy pilsners, here’s what some of America’s brewers will be enjoying on Turkey Day.
By Ryan Brower
Veronica Vega, the Director of Product Development at Deschutes Brewery, did not come to brewing in the traditional way. As such, her beer picks are a mix of good flavors in different styles.
By Ryan Brower
Sometimes you can’t find Jim Beam. Sometimes you want something different, but not too different.
By Will Price
Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, High West’s Midwinter Night’s Dram & More.
By Will Price
The newest whisky expression from Laphroaig is sweet and smoky.
By Tyler Chin
If you’re a fan of the Belgian-style wheat ale Blue Moon, we offer up three other beers you should try: Allagash White, Bell’s Oberon Ale and Dogfish Head Namaste White.
By Ryan Brower
Buffalo Trace Distillery’s Old Charter Oak line is a big science experiment.
By Will Price
Ever heard of O.F.C Vintage bourbons? Didn’t think so.
By Will Price
Jeff Rogers, bar director at Jester Concepts, likes cheap gin, timeless bitters and more.
By Will Price
A mountain of booze passes through the Gear Patrol office every month.
By Gear Patrol