In the hospitality world, there are “bartenders’ handshake” drinks, things like Fernet Branca or Jeppson’s Malört. They’re not usually ordered by the average guest, but bartenders love to pour them ...

Heaven Hill Distillery's Mellow Corn is a curious whiskey. Most budget bourbons are bought without much thought, as people are either short on cash or want something to throw in with a mixer. Mellow ...

Mellow Corn is the whiskey aisle's yellow punchline. The label doesn't so much introduce itself as holler at you -- blocky, mustard-colored letters stamped like a feed sack or a 1950s grocery flyer.

Heaven Hill’s latest Heritage Collection limited release is a one-of-a-kind corn whiskey that’s mellow in every way except price. Friends and fans of the Heaven Hill portfolio will remember this 80 ...

Calling something “cheap” isn’t always a compliment. While “low cost” is nice, “good value” is a much better measuring stick. With that aim, we’ve written about the best value bourbons, scotches, ...

The term “bottom shelf” conjures up some pretty negative feelings regardless of the subject matter. Nobody wants to hear that the features of the resort they just booked are “bottom shelf”. The same ...