Plenty of supplier activity has ramped up growing consumer interest in all sorts of Irish whiskey — blended, single malt, special finishes, ages and strengths — as new brands and extensions start to drop in anticipation of the St. Patrick’s Day selling season.More>>

Vodka will remain America’s spirit of choice for the foreseeable future. Its increasing popularity means that a stream of interesting new brands will continue entering the market. To shallow the learning curve, here’s a scouting report on the best new vodkas you may not have heard of... yet.More>>

One of the precepts of modern cocktail culture is the better the liquor, the better the drink. Like the spark of genius, some have it — most don’t. So if sipping a slice of the good life is in your near future, consider expanding your cocktail horizons with a few new, engaging spirits. More>>

Cocktail competitions across the United States, including Speed Rack competitions in Los Angeles, Bloom Gin's San Francisco Cocktail Crawl and Bacardi Legacy of the Cocktail in New York, showcase some of the best talent in the industry.More>>

While dwarfed by the relative size of the bourbon and Canadian whisky markets, Scotch remains one of the identifiable standard bearers of urbane consumerism. Its cache of uncompromised quality, breadth of expression and dynamic range of flavor has made Scotch a global heavyweight.More>>

Charles Joly wins the Auchentoshan Switch competition, Bacardi's Legacy of the Cocktail Competition kicks off, Texas de Brazil adds two hot new holiday cocktails and the drinks menu at Townhouse in Venice, Calif., gets revamped.More>>

Jim Beveridge is the master blender for Diageo at Johnnie Walker, the man responsible for crafting and maintaining the house style of one of the world's iconic whisky brands. Now his latest — Johnnie Walker Double Black — is about to land in the United States.More>>

Liqueurs have been instrumental in the ongoing renaissance of the cocktail. With few exceptions, they’re the essential components in most great cocktails and specialty drinks, making them franchise players in modern mixology.More>>

In a country that adores Margaritas, it was only a matter of time before public scrutiny locked in on lowly triple sec. While conventional triple sec still may have a place behind the bar, it doesn’t belong in classy cocktails prepared with top-shelf brands.More>>

When it comes to marketing Scotch, intrigue sells. This past year or so has featured the release of new and exciting blends and malts. Instead, line your shelves with genuinely intriguing whiskies. The following honor roll provides an excellent start.More>>