If you’re a seasoned whiskey aficionado, you’ve likely sipped Jameson, the beloved Irish spirit that’s been a constant companion. But it’s time to elevate your whiskey game with a bottle of Midleton Very Rare, the…

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Bourbon whiskey is America’s native spirit. While its official invention is shrouded in mystery, some believe it was invented by a former Baptist minister named Elijah Craig in the late 1700s when he decided to…

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The first step to appreciating and understanding whiskey to the fullest extent is knowing the various types of whiskey (and whisky) out there. Each style is made following specific, and often legally binding, rules that…

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Introducing the Virginia Distillery Co. Double Cask Reserve Single Malt Whiskey – a liquid symphony that will leave your taste buds singing. Crafted in the heart of Virginia, this whiskey is a testament to the…

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If you’re a big fan of whiskey, you’ve probably tried your fair share of bourbons, rye whiskeys, single malt Scotch whiskies, and the various other whisk(e)y styles. You probably have a few bottles from each…

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Looking to ignite your taste buds with an unprecedented twist on a classic? The latest offering from Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is about to take your sipping experience to an entirely new dimension. They’ve taken…

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One of my college professors, Dr. McKay Jenkins, has a TEDx Talk on the abstraction of American food. He covers a few different angles in the talk, all of them revolving around his thesis that…

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Welcome to Add to Bar Cart, where Cool Material’s writers and editors recommend the spirits that they’re enjoying most right now. Whiskey: the nectar of barley, the poetry of Celtic lore, an elixir as primal…

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If you line up a room of people with varying levels of whiskey knowledge and ask them to name one brand, there’s a good chance Jameson whiskey is going to come up more than once.…

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Introducing the headbanging elixir that will make your taste buds thrash with delight: Blackened Whiskey’s 72 Seasons Batch. Blackened Whiskey started several years ago as a collaboration between Metallica and legendary distiller Dave Pickerell. This…

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Some things in life just go together. Fancy watches and nice cars, for example, or slip ons and no-show socks. Whiskey and grilling is high up on that list as well—in terms of both something…

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The Macallan is one of the most revered names in the world of whisky. And for good reason. The single malt releases from the Scotch distillery come with serious price tags and are considered some…

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You can say what you will about flavored whiskeys, but there’s definitely a market for them. Take a stroll down the aisle at your local liquor store or peruse an online retailer and you’ll find…

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Oak & Eden‘s Whiskey Customizer makes the dream of putting your name on a top notch bottle of whiskey a reality. Start by picking your favorite type of whiskey (bourbon, rye, wheated or four grain),…

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If you don’t know much about Scotch whisky, you might assume that everything that falls into the broader “Scotch” category all tastes about the same. While there are similar flavors throughout (like vanilla, caramel, oak,…

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Just like “cask strength,” you’ve likely seen the phrase “small batch” scrolled on the label of your favorite bottle of bourbon. But even if you’ve seen it often, you might not have ever stopped to…

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