Spirits

Wood Hat Spirits’ Queens Reserve wins Best Bourbon at Heartland Whiskey Competition

Missouri bourbon had a big weekend, and the proof is now bottled at Wood Hat Spirits. Their Queens Reserve blue corn bourbon was just named Best Bourbon in the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition, tying for […]

Old Fashioned Week
Cocktails

42 places to get old fashioned in St. Louis this week

I love the image depicted in old, black-and-white movies from the early 20th century: a man coming home around 5:30 p.m. after a solid eight hours at the office. He enters his home, hangs up […]

Eagle Rare 12 Year and Sazerac Rye 100 Proof.
New Releases

This small-town brewery just scored whiskey St. Louis can’t get

If you’ve ever hunted whiskey in St. Louis, you know the score—blink and you’ll miss it. But over in Millstadt, Illinois, Millpond Brewing is flipping that script with a whiskey tasting so rare, it should […]

Bottle of Switchgrass Ameican Whiskey
New Releases

Switchgrass drops a smooth sipper just in time for summer

Just in time for grilled burgers, porch hangs, and that friend who always brings the giant Jenga set, Switchgrass Spirits is rolling out a brand-new American Whiskey—and it’s ready to steal the spotlight at your […]

Spirits

How Fallen Brothers Crafted Spirits supports families of fallen first responders

For firefighter Kenny Gales, whiskey isn’t just a drink—it’s a tribute to brotherhood, sacrifice and the families left behind. A veteran firefighter with over a decade of service, Gales launched Fallen Brothers Crafted Spirits as […]

Spirits

🥃 A whiskey for bourbon lovers—with single malt soul: Altar + Bloom wins silver

Common Ritual’s latest blend, Altar + Bloom, just snagged silver at the 2025 U.S. Open Whiskey Championship—and it’s easy to see why. This isn’t just a whiskey. It’s a journey in a bottle. Crafted in […]

Craft Beer News

How Perennial Artisan Ales is bringing whiskey and events to St. Louis

Since 2011, Perennial Artisan Ales has been one of my favorite craft breweries in St. Louis. Earlier in 2024, the brewery ventured into the world of whiskey with its latest project: Common Ritual. While many […]

Spirits

New app turns Missouri distillery tours into a gamified adventure!

Missouri has carved a unique niche in the U.S. distilling market by spotlighting local craftsmanship, regional flavors, and a revival of traditional methods. Craft spirit enthusiasts can now dive deeper into the state’s rich distilling […]