This is the place to start if you’re dipping into Sublime Imbibing for the first time. Whether you’re trying to educate yourself about alcohol, find a new favourite drink, or get a heads-up on bad booze, Sublime Imbibing has provided a tasting flight for you here.

 LEARN ABOUT LIQUOR

Have you ever wanted to get off the coolers and Coors Light but didn’t know where to start? Is wine a confusing mess of terms you don’t even quite believe in? Here, I’ve included some links to articles that will help you develop a foundation for your liquor learning.

What’s a Whiskey?

Good Scotch Bad Scotch: Singleton of Glendullan vs. Cutty Sark

When to Water Your Whisky: Lagavulin 16 Scotch

What’s a Wine? Part I

What’s a Wine? Part II

What’s a Wine? Part III

What’s a Wine? Part IV

Wine Tasting: Less Bullshit Than You’d Think

Better Your Beer: 6 Brews to Upgrade Your Style

WHAT TO AVOID

Occasionally, I taste alcohol so wretched I have to warn the public. Here are some drinks you definitely want to avoid.

Too Bad To Buy: McLelland’s Budget Scotch

Bad Wines: The Cacophonous Imbalance of Yellow Tail Shiraz

Contrived Craft Beer: Rickard’s Oakhouse Winter Lager

 Blanton’s Special Reserve is One Boring Bourbon

SMOTH’S TOP LIQUOR LISTS

I’ve made a few lists of drinks worth buying, and you can find them below.

Palate Pleasing Pumpkin Beers

The Crafty Quebecois: My Favourite Quebec Craft Beer

Satisfying Summer Beers

Scotch Tasting in Chicago: The Kilt Warmer

Gift Cab Sauvs. to Impress in Any Price Range

BEST OF BUDGET BOOZE

Looking for a cheap drink that doesn’t taste like gasoline? I’ve got a few suggestions.

5 Budget Beers Better Than Bud

A Simple, Stellar Speyside Scotch: Aberlour 10

Cost Conscious Cognac: Baron Otard VSOP

Jackson-Triggs Meritage Reserve:Bordeaux on a Budget