As more and more countries discover the great flavours of whisky, their popularity continues to skyrocket. In fact, it is the second fastest growing drink in Japan, just behind French wine. The only downside is that the price tag can be quite large as whisky refinement is not easy and storage costs push the price up. It’s been known for people to pay tens of thousands for some rare bottles.Here are five whiskies that give you the best value for money. So put your wine glasses away, and dig out that tumbler.

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Some guys like football. Others love baseball. For me, the game I can’t keep my attention away from has always been basketball.

March, of course, is a special time for basketball fans, because it’s when the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championships start. Since I’m the one permanently glued on ESPN and CBS for the games, it’s only natural that I often end up playing host to my friends who want to enjoy the game with some food, drinks and good company.
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March Madness always starts with the “play-in” round, the opening games which allows the low-seeded teams to qualify for the actual tournaments. While many don’t bother watching it, we know better. These “do-or-die” games played in Ohio have always brought intense action, as two hungry teams battle each other for legitimacy, sometimes paving the way for amazing Cinderella runs in the Big Dance. We start huddling on the TV set most afternoons to catch these barnburners with these two fast and fruity drinks serving as our in-house thirst quenchers.
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Wherever you decide to live it up during spring break, nothing beats putting your own delicious drinks together when it’s time to party. Here are a couple of big-time drink recipes that should serve a big crowd - whether you’re having people over while your parents are away or crashing on a rented house in a beach town somewhere.
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The very mention of New Orleans brings two images to mind: Mardi Gras and devastating hurricanes. As many as two million people come to New Orleans annually for the Mardi Gras celebrations, consuming tons of alcohol concoctions among its more than 3000 bars. These classic New Orleans cocktails both personify the spirit of the celebration and serve as testament to the sense of humor locals regard the annual onslaught of potentially disastrous hurricanes along their streets.

N’Awlins Hurricane

Designed to be consumed with a straw, this cocktail drinks like a hurricane in a path of destruction, starting out calmly and building up to an enraged storm before settling in for a dizzying finish. Excessively sweet, this is especially sticky when you spill it, so try not to get any on the carpet if you’re making one at home.
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