We’ve had 18 years of dry drunks in the White House, with a reprieve only with Obama, who drank in moderation. With George W. Bush, Joe Biden, and now Donald Trump, none of whom touched a drop as president, it might be that dry drunkery, in which suppressed demons come out sideways, has become the […]
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Anti-abortion, pro-FASD-funding lawmakers appear to see adoption as a fundable, moral alternative to abortion, creating a contradictory overlap between the two movements—all while refusing to acknowledge the harmful ramifications of their policies. “There is definitely a pro-adoption thread within the disability community, and I think it is particularly pronounced in cases where disability is attributed […]
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Formula One represents the pinnacle of worldwide racing, and that means its partner brands reach a fanbase like no other. To understand the present-day symbiosis between sports and strategic partners, it’s worth looking at the history. Modern sports sponsorships trace back to the late 1800s when tobacco companies would insert proto-playing cards into cigarette packages. […]
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The “perfect age” for bourbon doesn’t exist, but there is a sweet spot that most enthusiasts will agree on, and it’s right around the 10-year mark. Because bourbon, by law, must utilize new oak vessels, there’s much more flavor extracted from barrels at a younger age than, say, Scotch, which often utilizes barrels that have […]
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I think we’re all familiar with the “gold standard,” and when it comes to Wild Turkey whiskey, this is that. Wild Turkey just announced the launch of a new series, the Austin Nichols Archives Collection, and the annual release lineup is debuting with a modern version of its beloved “Cheesy Gold Foil” expression from the […]
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Hazmat bourbon is pretty rare, and 31-year-old bourbon is even rarer, but this new bottle from Stitzel-Weller Distillery is both of those things. Aged for more than three decades and bottled at a massive 163.2 proof, Stitzel Reserve 31-Year Bourbon is unlike anything else we’ve ever seen on the market. Focusing on just the age, […]
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“Thus, allowing President Trump to conduct discovery on actual malice, where his initial attempt at pleading a defamation claim fell short, is exactly the type of ‘expensive yet groundless litigation’ the Eleventh Circuit has cautioned against,” Gayles wrote in his ruling. Trump sued the Journal in July 2025, claiming that the newspaper’s reporting that Trump […]
Read More“At no point prior to physically detaining me did the officers ask me any questions about my identity, my citizenship, or my immigration status,” his court filing said. “They did not ask me to step out of the car. They did not even look at my ID before using physical force against me even though […]
Read More“They’re failing,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Tuesday. “They’re currency is worthless, their inflation is probably 150 percent, the real number is 150 percent, they aren’t paying their soldiers, they can’t pay their soldiers, their money is worthless.” In fact, Trump has been claiming Iran’s economy is in shambles for weeks. “I think […]
Read More“Louise Lucas is a … fairly prominent legislator in her state, but not known nationally, and the FBI and the Department of Justice have been investigating her for several years—three years, I’m told by a source familiar with the probe—and that investigation has been looking at evidence suggesting that she solicited or accepted bribes,” MS […]
Read MoreWhile the complaint began as a general look at the newspaper’s hiring and promotions, the case, personally handled by EEOC Chair Andrea Lucus, soon became a specific question over whether the white employee did not get a deputy editor job. On April 21, the EEOC told the newspaper that the case had been referred to […]
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Yet none of these MAGA-lebrities have leveraged their sway over the red-hatted base to build momentum for a neo-Prohibition. Trump himself has marketed vodka in the past, and his son Eric owns a winery in Virginia. A political movement against booze, this ain’t—not yet, at least. Critiques from more outspoken opponents like YouTube Svengali Jordan […]
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First, DeSantis’s office has redrawn the new congressional districts in secret, rejecting state legislators’ calls for an open process during their regular session in January. DeSantis is the first governor in state history to submit his own secretly drafted maps, and as of Thursday night, Florida lawmakers still haven’t seen them. The hidden process frustrates […]
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First, DeSantis’s office has redrawn the new congressional districts in secret, rejecting state legislators’ calls for an open process during their regular session in January. DeSantis is the first governor in state history to submit his own secretly drafted maps, and as of Thursday night, Florida lawmakers still haven’t seen them. The hidden process frustrates […]
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“They ALWAYS vote as a group, or BLOCK, even that new, Low IQ person, that somehow found her way to the bench (Sleepy Joe!),” the president wrote, referring to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. “The Republican Justices don’t stick together, they give the Democrats win after win,” he wrote, complaining about the recent decision on tariffs […]
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“They ALWAYS vote as a group, or BLOCK, even that new, Low IQ person, that somehow found her way to the bench (Sleepy Joe!),” the president wrote, referring to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. “The Republican Justices don’t stick together, they give the Democrats win after win,” he wrote, complaining about the recent decision on tariffs […]
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Donald Trump signed a memorandum earlier this month that authorized the release of $10 billion in emergency funds from the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but that money will be gone by the first week of May. Mullin noted that between DHS’s 22 agencies, the department spends roughly $1.6 billion on wages every two […]
Read MoreIllinois defeated Iowa 71-59 Saturday, advancing to the Final Four in the March Madness tournament for the first time in 21 years. Meanwhile, Purdue took on Arizona Saturday night, making it a massive weekend for the Big Ten. The Boilermakers fell short, losing 79-64. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement March Madness fans attended watch parties in Chicago […]
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The Elijah Craig family grew by one today. Heaven Hill just announced that a brand-new bourbon, Elijah Craig 15-Year-Old Bourbon, would be joining the critically acclaimed lineup, and fans are already salivating at the chance to try it. Lucky for you, here at UPROXX, we were able to get an advanced taste of the new […]
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Any time you get to taste a premium whiskey from Michter’s, it’s a cause for celebration. It just so happens that this particular expression is so painstakingly created that its name is an homage to the occasion. Michter’s Celebration Sour Mash debuted in 2013 and, at the time, represented a major innovation in the American […]
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The King (of Kentucky) is back! Hot on the heels of landing at the number two spot on the UPROXX “Best Bourbons of 2025” list, King of Kentucky is maintaining the momentum by debuting a brand-new small-batch version of its critically acclaimed single-barrel bourbon. New for 2026, King of Kentucky Small-Batch Bourbon is a single […]
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