Our 10 Most Popular Food & Drink Guides of 2021

In a wild and weird 2021, our most popular Food & Drink stories aren’t dramatically different than a more usual year. Beefy profiles of collector-famous Weller 12 bourbon and vetted lists of all the best coffee roasters in America pulled eyes all year long, along with a side-by-side comparison of the two best Dutch ovens money can buy. Turns out a couple years spend indoors and we’re still drinking whiskey, fiddling with coffee and firing up the grill. Here’s to more of that in 2022.

Weller 12: Why Is Everyone So Obsessed with it?

Gear Patrol

How a $20 bottle no one cared about became nearly impossible to find.

Staub vs. Le Creuset: Who Makes the Best Dutch Oven?

Chase Pellerin

Comparing weight, moisture retention, looks, price and more.

The 21 Best Bourbons You Can Buy

Henry Phillips

We’ve tasted, reviewed, compared and argued our way to a 21-bottle list of the absolute best bourbon whiskey you can buy.

The 25 Best Things to Cook in a Cast-Iron Skillet

Smithey Ironware

Pizzas, casseroles, pies and the classic first-cook bacon play.

The Best Coffee Roasters in America

Gear Patrol Studios

Buying coffee beans from any one of these roasters will be an instant improvement to your morning cup of coffee.

The Best Pellet Smokers You Can Buy

Henry Phillips

Pellet smokers aren’t just for nerds anymore.

The Best Cheap Whiskeys You Can Buy

Gear Patrol

From Maker’s, Turkey, Four Roses and more.

How to Cook Japanese A5 Wagyu Steak

Gear Patrol

It’s a little different than throwing a ribeye on the grill.

Nobody Is Drinking One of Jim Beam’s Best Bourbons

Baker’s

Baker’s, the sleepiest of the Small Batch Collection, is well worth your money.

Review: Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine

Chandler Bondurant

A sleek, compact espresso machine for a reasonable price.

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