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Nickolaus Hines
Nickolaus Hines is a former staff writer at Thrillist. He can usually be found eating, making drinks, taking pictures, or doing all three simultaneously. He loves a good mezcal and won’t hesitate to pet your dog.
Latest Posts From Nickolaus
Travel
Jan 16
This Alabama Town Is the Surprising Birthplace of Mardi Gras
New Orleans may be the epicenter of Carnival in the US, but another city held the first-ever celebration.
Drink
Jul 29, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Grappa
This underdog Italian digestif is gaining popularity in the U.S.
Drink
Aug 6, 2018
Why Colorado Is the Next Big State for Spirits Innovation
In October of 2017, I visited Denver for the first time.
Drink
Jul 27, 2018
The Mezcals That Made Bartenders Fall in Love With the Spirit
Mezcal is one of the hottest spirit categories right now because it leaves a lasting impression at first taste.
Drink
Jul 27, 2018
The Best Thing We Drank This Week: The Collins at The Fat Radish
In the summer, New York City is like a swamp, only with more trash.
Drink
Jul 27, 2018
This Map Shows the States With the Highest Liquor Taxes
The price of a bottle of liquor varies from state to state.
Drink
Jul 27, 2018
This Woman Chugged Beer Out of a Fish. Please Don’t Be Like Her.
At the time of writing this, more than 1 million people have watched the video.
Drink
Jul 26, 2018
The Best Canned Cocktails, According to Bartenders
If you’ve been paying attention to new alcohol releases over the past couple months, you’ve likely noticed an influx of the canned cocktails available.
Drink
Jul 26, 2018
The 10 Best Tropical Drinks You Can Get at Disney
The Disney parks in Florida and California are pure fantasy.
Drink
Jul 26, 2018
This $20 Vodka Just Won Gold at the International Spirits Challenge
Russia sets the standard when it comes to affordable vodka.
Drink
Jul 25, 2018
These Are the Highest Awarded Spirits Under $25 From the Top L.A. Competition
The top spirits from the twelfth annual Los Angeles International Spirits Competition were announced today, and there’s some good news for fans of affordable spirits.
Drink
Jul 25, 2018
How to Make a Red Bull Vodka, According to the Bar That Invented It
In today’s vast landscape of cocktails, the Red Bull Vodka is one of the most mocked.
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