Christopher Osburn

Rochester

Writer of words. Bylines: @MensJournal @CoolMaterial @AskMen @ManOfMany @TheManualGuide @Uproxx, etc. #GarbagePlate Apologist. #BillsMafia #RedSoxNation

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Articles

Going green never tasted so good: 7 sustainable spirits to try now

2 days ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

Sustainability (especially in the alcohol world) isn’t easy. It requires distilleries to create initiatives for environmentally responsible actions that impact everything they do, from where they source their ingredients to what they package their spirits into how they distribute their products. To be sustainable, they need to lower waste and reduce their overall carbon footprint.
Heaven Hill is launching the second edition of its Grain to Glass Whiskey

3 days ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

If you enjoyed last year’s “Grain to Glass” expression from Heaven Hill, you will likely be excited to learn that the iconic Kentucky-based brand is set to release the second edition of this popular series this month. And, instead of a bourbon, this year’s release is a rye whiskey. Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Kentucky Straight RyeHeaven HillThe 2025 edition of Heaven Hill’s Grain to Glass series is a Kentucky straight rye whiskey.
The Coolest Shakers, Glasses, and Tools

3 days ago | coolmaterial.com | Christopher Osburn

Drinks It’s Time to Upgrade Your Barware Having the right tools for your home bar will bring your cocktails to new heights. If you’re anything like us, the rise of cocktail culture in America has probably inspired you to construct some form of a home bar.
Guides | Gifts | Cool Material

3 days ago | coolmaterial.com | Christopher Osburn |Andy Crump |Jen Glennon

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Whistlepig Whiskey collaborated with Liquid Death to make a whiskey that was matured in caskets

5 days ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

In the world of whiskey collaborations, you’ll have a tough time beating the new partnership between Vermont’s renowned WhistlePig Whiskey and Liquid Death. It’s called WhistlePig GraveStock Wheat Whiskey, and it’s matured with a spooky twist. WhistlePig GraveStock Wheat WhiskeyWhistlePigThis limited-edition collaboration is a wheat whiskey matured in American oak. But instead of the usual barrel or cask, it’s aged in oak caskets before being proofed down using Liquid Death Mountain Water.
Clase Azul is launching a new, smoky blanco tequila you won’t want to miss

5 days ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

There are very few tequila brands with more eye-catching bottles than Clase Azul. The popular brand’s newest expression is no exception. It’s called Clase Azul Tequila Blanco Ahumado. It’s the latest addition to the portfolio, joining the brand’s five tequilas and three mezcals. Clase Azul Tequila Blanco AhumadoClase AzulThis artisanal tequila begins with Blue Weber agave hearts that are baked in a traditional oven made by digging a pit in the ground and lighting wood and volcanic rocks.
The Best Tequila Under $30 for Your Home Bar

1 week ago | coolmaterial.com | Christopher Osburn |Kaitlyn Rosati

Drinks Add These Under-$30 Tequilas to Your Home Bar ASAP There's a lot of swill out there, and we've separated the best from the rest. There’s no wrong time of year to drink tequila. Whether you like it neat, on the rocks, or mixed into a margarita, paloma, or another cocktail, this agave-based spirit is always in season. There’s a tequila for every palate and every price range. It’s also a great choice for whiskey and rum drinkers looking for a change of pace.
Tequila myths, busted: Everything you’ve heard but shouldn’t believe

1 week ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

Tequila might be the Rodney Dangerfield of spirits. Oftentimes (especially compared to whiskey), it gets “no respect.” This is likely because of a mixture of misconceptions, myths, and experiences during your college years. I’ll admit that two decades ago, when I first started writing about alcohol, I had some preconceived notions about the Mexican-made spirit. And it had a lot to do with my experiences surrounding the agave-based spirit when I was in my twenties.
How to Split the G: The Unofficial Rules of Guinness Sipping

1 week ago | manofmany.com | Christopher Osburn |Scott Purcell |Frank Arthur

If you’re a beer drinker, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve enjoyed your fair share of Guinness Stout pints over the years. The most beloved and well-known dry Irish Stout in the world, Guinness is made with simple ingredients like water, hops, malted barley, roasted barley, and a proprietary yeast strain. What it lacks in overall ingredients, however, it makes up for in aroma, flavour and, if the recent ‘Splitting the G’ trend is to be acknowledged, fun.
Old Forester is going to up your home bartending game with its new cocktail cherries

1 week ago | themanual.com | Christopher Osburn

Fans of the timeless Manhattan cocktail know that it isn’t finished until it’s garnished with a cherry or two. However, if you’re taking the time to include a high-quality rye whiskey or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, you don’t want to use cloyingly sweet, generically red maraschino cherries. You need a high-quality, flavorful cherry for your cocktail. Especially if a renowned bourbon distillery makes it. Luckily, the folks at Old Forester have you covered.