Ancient Isn’t Always Better: How Old is Too Old for Bottled Spirits?

March 26, 2013 // 2:08 pm

Expensive alcoholic beverages are supposed to be one of the few things (like George Clooney or The Doctor ) that actually improve with age, but it turns out that even the finest spirits might have an expiration date. Hint: ancient isn’t always better, and that bottle of bourbon your…

This Fancy-Shmancy Typeface Looks Exactly How Whisky Tastes

March 24, 2013 // 7:00 am

It’s not exactly “scratch and taste” but this whisky-themed typeface by Scottish illustrator Steven Bonner gets pretty damn close.

Designed for Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky, the illustrator transformed the liquor’s flavor profile into a series of letters characterizing each unique note, as noted by Design Taxi.

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Ever Gotten Drunk Off a Whisky Tornado? Yippee Ki-Yay, Muthaf*ckas!

March 22, 2013 // 7:00 am

We’ve seen vaporized alcohol before, but this is something else entirely.

Using an encasement of whisky vapor, powerful humidifiers and SCIENCE!, a design group from the UK has created the “world’s first whisky tornado” that gets you drunk just by breathing.

By entering the body through the lungs, the…

The Macallan x Oakley New Armored Flask is Sleek, Practically Indestructible and Kinda Looks Like a Grenade

February 27, 2013 // 6:11 pm

It’s a flask fit for Bruce Wayne, and with an SRP of $900, he’s probably the only one who can afford it anyway.

Laser-welded and encased in a sleek, black carbon fibre composite, The Macallan | The Flask is a new creative collaboration by the makers of Macallan Single…

Maker’s Mark Listens to Social Media Outcry, Won’t Dilute Its Bourbon

February 17, 2013 // 7:46 pm

In what seems to be either a clever marketing play or a genuine concern for its die-hard bourbon drinkers, Maker’s Mark is reversing its decision to go from 45% Alcohol by Volume (ABV) to 42% (90 proof to 84 proof).

The announcement was made this morning, February 17 at…

Absinthe, Whisky, White Russian & Habanero Tequila Flavored Lollipops

December 3, 2012 // 1:28 pm

While the Absinthe-flavored lollipops won’t make you see fairies, they only taste like booze (unfortunately), they do make for an excellent replacement when you run out of tiny umbrellas or could even make for novelty chasers when throwing back actual doses of Absinthe.

The Whisky Water Trick — Amazing To Everyone But Scientists [VIDEO]

January 23, 2012 // 3:23 pm

This is the Whisky Water trick. I want to tell you more about it, but it will detract from the really, really cool video that Casey Neistat has put forth. For those who understand the mechanics behind alcohol and water density, this won’t blow you…

Alcohol-free Whisky Is Now a Real Thing

November 3, 2011 // 2:03 pm

This month will see the launch of ArKay, what the brand claims is the first alcohol-free whisky in the world. The company’s press release carries the slogan “Don’t Drink and Drive, Unless it’s ArKay!” and boasts an “exceptional taste of whisky without the alcohol.”

The drink,…