The Best Bottles of Tequila for Cinco de Mayo
We tested entirely too much tequila to identify the ideal bottles for sipping, shots and cocktails, including a few surprises
Did Tariff Expectations Drive Up American Spirit Exports in 2024?
The data shows mixed signals for 2025
Meet Jenny Camarena, El Tesoro’s New CEO and Master Distiller
The Camarena family legacy in the tequila world is unprecedented. Here's how the youngest plans to leave her mark.
The Homemade Bar: Go Deep on Bitterness and Botanicals With Amaro
There are endless possibilities when making this bittersweet liqueur
Surprise! Coconut Rums Are Actually Good Now.
Forget those sickly sweet bottles you tried in college and taste one of these elevated expressions
The Spill Awards
Our favorite cocktails, bottles and drink experiences, picked with the help of some all-star judges
The Best Spirits Bottles of the Year
The Spill's team of judges select the best gin, bourbon, canned cocktail, value bottle, rum and a whole lot more
Vodka With Electrolytes Is Available in a Growing Number of States
Lytos Vodka received a patent earlier this year
Dolph Lundgren’s Vodka Isn’t So Punchy (in a Good Way)
Hard Cut sounds rough but offers a smooth sipping experience
Thai Rice Whiskey Is All Grown Up
Lao khao is a rice-based, often home-distilled spirit that’s slowly overcoming its sticky reputation
For the Drinks Industry, Tariffs Will Be Worse Than Expected
Preliminary numbers are pretty rough
Review: Higher Elevation, Better Tequila? Alto Canto Thinks So.
Ahead of National Margarita Day, we tested all three tequila expressions from Mexico’s highest distillery
Going Dry as a Drinks Writer
When you work in booze, sobriety (or moderation) can be a necessity, a nuisance and an opportunity for evolution
Texas Wants to Legalize Home Distilling Without Licenses or Permits
We're all for homemade whiskey, but maybe it should come with a bit of bureaucracy
Review: The Muff Liquor Company Knows What You Think About Their Name
The cheeky Irish spirits brand launched in the United States with vodka, gin and peated whiskey (plus, Russell Crowe’s endorsement)
No Bars Offer Wine and Shot Specials. Here’s Why They Should.
Gluten-intolerant winos also deserve a deal!