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Spirit Of the Week: Tequila Ocho Extra Añejo 2021 

(Tequila Ocho) Founded in 2008 by two men dedicated to the nuanced art of blue agave, Tequila Ocho was built upon a dedication to revealing...

Spirit Of the Week: Frank August Case Study: 03 | Winter Cover Rye Whiskey

(Frank August) “The intent of Case Study was and is to be a program that allows Frank August to push the boundaries of traditional American...

The Most Innovative American Whiskeys Of 2024

Our annual coverage of the best new American whiskeys has already showcased standout American single malts , ryes, and double-barrel expressions, with one bottle from...

The Best American Double-Barrel Whiskeys Of 2024

So far this week we’ve covered the best in American single malts and ryes for 2024, crowning two best-in-category bottles along the way (congrats to...

The Best American Single Malt Whiskeys Of 2024

When we launched our year-end Best New American Whiskeys roundup back in 2019, it started with a single list. No categories, just all our favorite...

Spirit Of The Week: Blade And Bow 22-Year-Old Bourbon

(Blade and Bow) “We were in possession of some old barrels that were on-site upon our acquisition of Stitzel-Weller, and we didn’t have an intended...

Why The Bellagio Fountain Club Was The Culinary Capital Of F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix

(Clive Mason/Getty Images) This past weekend the Formula One spectacle returned to Las Vegas for the sophomore run, and delivered for racing fans in every...

Elevate Your Holiday Gift List With These Tech Favorites

(Sonos) It’s that magical time of year when you spend way too much time wracking your brain trying to figure out the perfect gift. It’s...

Spirit Of The Week: Buffalo Trace X Chris Stapleton Traveller Whiskey

(Buffalo Trace) “From the get-go, this has been a collaboration between Chris and our entire team at Buffalo Trace, drawing on our technical expertise and...

How Racer Alex Zanardi Went From IndyCar Champion To Paralympic Gold Medalist

On the road to gold, London, 2012 (Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) The story of Alessandro “Alex” Zanardi is one of glorious athletic peaks, marred with repeated...

Pininfarina Channels Batman’s Rides With ‘Dark Knight’ & ‘Gotham City’ Hypercars

The striking silhouette of the Gotham Battista (Automobili Pininfarina) In early 2021 Maxim had the honor of trekking to Palm Springs to drive a most...

Spirit Of The Week: Mezcal Amarás Logia Madrecuishe

(Mezcal Amarás) Mezcal Amarás was born from the authentic desire to combine world-class artisanal and ancestral mezcal with sustainable and pro-mezcalero practices. The project could...