The Best Rums for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked more than a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to rums for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- illustration: PUNCH
We Should Probably Be Drinking More Pastis
As much a drink as a ritual, the liqueur and its easily riffable recipes are built for late-summer leisure.
- story: Rebekah Peppler
- photo: Agathe Hernandez
This Is What Decolonizing a Spirit Looks Like
By untangling ògógóró’s false reputation as a British gin knockoff, a Nigerian distiller is reclaiming the West African palm sap spirit.
- story: Adaorah Oduah
- illustration: Audrey d'Erneville
The Best Mezcals Under $50
Few spirits offer this kind of diversity under $50. Here are the five bottles that topped our blind tasting of more than 15.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Corn Whiskey Is Coming for You
Growing interest in the category is giving cult-favorite Mellow Corn a run for its money. Here, five bottles worth seeking out.
- story: Fred Siggins
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Ibiza’s Answer to Chartreuse
Meet hierbas ibicencas, the geographically protected herbal liqueur made in homes and distilleries across the Spanish island.
- story: Jeff Koehler
- illustration: Mallory Heyer
Korea’s Party Spirit Grows Up
Once synonymous with excess and affordability, soju is returning to its artisanal roots with a focus on domestic grains and traditional fermentation methods.
- story: Giaae Kwon
- photo: Lizzie Munro
How to Use Sloe Gin in Cocktails
The berry-flavored liqueur can do more than complete an Alabama Slammer.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Best Blanco Tequilas for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked 10 bartenders to reveal their go-to blanco tequilas for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- illustration: Punch
Blackstrap, Beyond the Dark ’n’ Stormy
The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Make Way for Australian Rye
Out from under the shadow of Scotch, Australia has set its sights on rye whiskey, offering a singular new look at the style.
- story: Fred Siggins
- photo: The Gospel
The Best Gins for Mixing, According to Bartenders
We asked more than a dozen bartenders to reveal their go-to gins for use in cocktails. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Tyler Zielinski
- photo: Punch