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Creating a Signature Cocktail for your Wedding

What to Know When Traveling with Alcohol

2021 Haskell's 100: Top 12 wines in the Twin Cities sourced from around the globe

Mark Your Calendar: Haskell’s Holiday Sales 2021

What is Beaujolais Nouveau Day All About?

A Guide to Game Day Food and Drink

A Guide to Buying Drinks for the Office Party

Low-Calorie Drink Options for Any Party

Beer and Wine Pairings for 2021 MN State Fair Food

Estimating Open Bar, Wine Costs for Your Wedding

White Wines, Wine Cocktails and Bubbly for BBQs

Cinco de Mayo Drinks: The Mezcal vs. Tequila Face-Off

Whiskey for Charity: 40 Bottles, Dozens of Bidders, and $6,000 for MN Food Banks

Delicious Irish Dishes and Drinks for St. Patrick's Day

Spirited Women: Highlighting MN's Beverage-Making Women

This National Margarita Day: Let’s Celebrate An Unsung Hero, Orange Liquor

What's the Right Wine for the Big Game? First, Ask What’s For Dinner

The Best Winter Wines for Hearty Comfort Eating

Seven Sweet Peppermint Schnapps Recipes to Get Through This Winter

Choosing a Sparkling Wine: Comparing Champagne and Prosecco

Three Affordable Wines Perfect for Thanksgiving

A Closer Look at Our 2020 Beaujolais Nouveau Selections

How a WWII Veteran (Almost) Smuggled $5,000 of Haskell's Liquor to the Pacific

How to Pick Red Wine Like You Know What You're Talking About

11 Halloween Cocktails for a Spiked and Spooky 'Quarantine-o-Ween'

4 Easy, Craveable Cognac Cocktails for Fall

4 Fall Wine and Food Pairings to Put Those Quarantine Kitchen Skills to Use

How to Make an Oliveto, Minnesota's Most-Googled Quarantine Cocktail

Jack’s Mailbag: Prosecco, Best Cooking Wines, Opening & Storing Wine

Try 100 Mill Street Gin While You Can (Even if You're Not a Gin Drinker)

What's the Deal with Hard Seltzer, Anyway?

Try These Great Summer Wines Before the Season Ends

Helping VocalEssence Hit Their 2020 Gala Goals

Bring the Ballpark Home: Beer and Foods to Celebrate the Twins' Opening Day 2020

Our 11 Favorite Summer Sangria Recipes (and How to Invent Your Own)

13 Fourth of July Drinks to Show Off Your Patriotism

Why You Should Jump on the Rosé Wine Bandwagon This Summer

4 Tips to Save Money, Time, and Stress When Buying Alcohol Online

4 Reasons Why Now is a Great Time to Learn About Wine

Catch Up On the History of Tequila for Cinco de Mayo

How to Host a Virtual Happy Hour

Wine Pairings and Cocktails for Easter Dinner

Where to Get Nitro Beer on Tap in the Twin Cities

Women Who Whiskey: A Guide to Joining the Ranks of Whiskey-Drinking Ladies

Can the President Get Drunk? And Other Drinking Facts for President's Day

Move Over, Champagne — 3 Oscars Cocktails for Your Party

Why You Might See a Rise in Chinese Wine in 2020

Good Flask Drinks: How to Start Using the Flask You Got In That Wedding

Cutting Back for January? Keep Your Resolution With This Mocktail Guide

Your New Favorite Christmas Morning Drinks

Maple Syrup Cocktails and Other Minnesota Mix-ins? Um... Yes, please!

Classic Winter Cocktails for Snow Days

Our #1 Wine and the Story Behind It

Make a Day of It: Best Wineries to Visit This Winter

Does Alcohol Mix with Your Keto, Whole30, Paleo or Vegan Diet? {Yes, Yes, Yes* and Yes*}

Louisa's Liqueur: A Popular Coffee Caramel Pecan Liqueur for Winter

Farrell Family Favorites: Our Favorite Wines Right Now

Haskell's Happenings: Make Your Plans for Now Through the End of the Year

Thanks to you — Haskell’s named 2019 Retailer of the Year.

The Best Scotch for Every Budget

We're Playoff Bound! Raise a Glass for Twins Bomba Squad & MNUFC Loons

What is Caballero Liqueur? The Spirit of Spain

Best Rosé Wines That Are Sweet, Dry, and Everything in Between

The Classic Margarita Recipe and More: Your Official Guide to Margaritas

Ope That's Good: 5 Quintessential MN State Fair Food and Wine Pairings

Party Planning: A Drink Calculator for Weddings, Graduations and More

Day Trip Itineraries for Minnesota Wineries

The Hot List of Minnesota Craft Beer and Where to Go to Enjoy Them

The Best Mojito Recipes: The Classic Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Virgin Mojito and More!

4th of July Drinks That Are More Exciting Than Fireworks

Syrah vs. Shiraz: What's the Difference?

Best Minnesota Beers According to Our Customers

6 Refreshing Wine Recipes with Fruit

Pinot Grigio vs Pinot Gris: What's The Difference?

Your Guide to the Best Cabin Happy Hour

Beer Dabbler and More: The Minnesotan’s 2019 Guide to Wine and Craft Beer Events

Bouquet of Rosé and Other Mother's Day Gift Baskets

Cinco de Mayo Margaritas and Everything You Need for a Fiesta

Off to the Races! The Perfect Mint Julep Recipe and Food Pairings

Burgundy Wine 101: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Eggcellent Easter Family Traditions to Start This Year

Wine for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Hangover Helper: 4 Doctor-Approved Remedies for The Morning After

Slam Dunk Drinks for the NCAA Basketball Tournament Here in Minnesota

Cheers, Lad: 6 Ways to Enjoy Irish Whiskey This St. Patrick’s Day

Cabin Fever Cures: Best Beach Drinks for Your Spring Break Staycation

An Intro to Muscat Wine: Characteristics, Pairings and Recommendations

Rice, Rice, Baby: How to Drink Sake

Gewürztraminer and Other White Wines to Try This Winter

You Betcha! The Best Drinks to Pair with Your Favorite Hotdish Recipes

Mix Things Up: 3 Valentine's Day Drinks to Try for Date Night

Rams vs. Patriots: Tailgate Drinks for The Big Game

Wine Shopping Tips: Top Questions to Ask the Experts

Barolo vs. Brunello: The Difference Between Italy's Popular Red Wines

Hostess With the Mostest: How to Plan an At-Home Wine Tasting Party

Pop Some Bubbly: Why Do We Celebrate Special Occasions with Champagne?

Wine Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Cabernet Sauvignon

Santa-Approved Cocktails: 5 Christmas Drinks for the Holidays

Obscure Spirits: 4 Cocktails with Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur

Sommelier Secrets: Rare Varietals You Really Ought to Try

Wine for Beginners: What to Expect From My Glass of Malbec

Tis the Season for Giving: Best Wine for a Host/Hostess Gift

Boston vs. LA: Team-Themed Drinks for Your World Series Watch Party

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice: 5 Cocktails to Celebrate Autumn

Trick or Treat: Hauntingly Delicious Liquor-Infused Candy Recipes

5 Applesolutely Tasty Ciders to Try This Fall

Healing Powers: 4 Alcohol Remedies for Colds

Wine Packaging Gets Eco-Friendly and Innovative

Made in MN: Local Breweries to Visit This Fall

Champagne, Sherry, Port: Types of Wine Glasses and Why They Matter

8 Sweet Wines Not Just for Dessert

Liquor vs. Liqueur, What's the Difference?

How to Read Wine Labels [VIDEO]

Global Taste: 4 Interesting International Beers to Try

Crazy about Kombucha? Try These Kombucha Cocktails This Summer

Clearing the Confusion of Bordeaux Wines: Right Bank vs. Left Bank [VIDEO]

Pucker Up: 7 Tasty Sour Beers to Quench Your Thirst

Cozy Up with These 3 Campfire Cocktails This Summer

Backyard Bartender: Best Patriotic Beer for a 4th of July Celebration

Wine Drinking 101: Types of Wine Glasses [VIDEO]

Scotch Gifts for Dad this Father's Day

Minnesota Original: The Real Story Behind the Bootlegger Drink

Magnificent Margaritas [VIDEO]

Decanting Wine: Why, When, and How

Take a Crack at Raw Egg Cocktails

4 Refreshing Cocktails with Elderflower Liqueur for Warmer Weather

Showcase Team Spirit During the NCAA Tournament with These Local Drinks

Irish Whiskey vs the Rest: What's the Difference?

Test Your Tastebuds: What to Expect from My Glass of Merlot

New England vs. Philadelphia: Team-Themed Drinks for The Big Game

Is Skunky Beer a Thing? The Truths and Myths of Beer Storage

Get into the Holiday 'Spirits' With These 8 Christmas Cocktails

'Tis The Season For Eggnog! But why?

Wine Gifts that Look and Taste Expensive but Won't Break the Bank

Brush Up on Wine and Food Pairings Before You Host the Holidays

Turkey Traditions: How to Find Your Go-To Thanksgiving Wine

Hospices de Beaune: The Story Behind the World Famous Wine Auction

Vino and Venison: Wine Pairings For Your Hunter's Game

Giving Back: Wine Sales to Benefit California Wildfire Relief

Out With the Light and in With the Dark Seasonal Beer

Orchard Ales: Minnesota's Booming Cider Beer Scene

Get Ready For Pumpkin Everything, Like Pumpkin Cocktails

Sophisticated Sommelier: The Basics of Wine Tasting Etiquette

What Are Hops? A Lesson on Beer Fermentation.

What Is Cognac? Understanding this French Brandy, from VS to XO.

New to White Wine? Here's a Crash Course on Finding Your Favorite.

3 Vikings Party Must-Haves to Celebrate Your Minnesota Pride

5 Cocktails Perfect For Labor Day Weekend at the Cabin

Tailgating Season: Pack Your Cooler With These Pre-Game Essentials

Haskell's to Judge Amateur Winemaking Contest at the MN State Fair

What's the Best Rose Wine for Summer? Here are Our 7 Top Favorites.

Ready To Drink: 3 Pre-Mixed Cocktails That Aren't Half Bad

Forget the Orange Juice: Three Mixers for Your Next Round of Mimosas

Mix Things Up With These 5 Fun Daiquiri Recipes

Hosting a Shower? Here are 3 Classy Drinks to Serve Your Guests.

Booze Cruise: Enjoy the View, Sip a Few on Haskell's Summer Boat Cruise

Vineyard Spotlight: Santa Margherita

Backyard Bartender: Our 7 Favorite BBQ Cocktails

Summer Beer: Our Top Light and Refreshing Brews

Why Cucumber Vodka Makes a Perfect Summer Cocktail

Vacation at Home with These 7 Fun Tropical Drinks

MN Sunday Liquor Sales at Haskell's: What You Need to Know

Change-Up Your Routine with These Moscow Mule Variations

Minnesota Wineries: Local Wines With Worldly Taste

Bartender for Hire: How a Pro Sets Up a Party

Spanish Wine: Experience Spain Without a Passport

Best Champagne Brands to Have at Your Upcoming Party

Vineyard Spotlight: Louis M. Martini Winery

Our Top 10 Favorite Wine and Cheese Pairings

How to Make Ponche Navideño Hot Mexican Fruit Punch

Beergarita: The Best of Both Worlds

What Are the Best Gluten Free Liquor Options?

Vineyard Spotlight: Moët Hennessy Champagnes and Sparkling Wines

Five Easter Cocktail Recipes: What's Appropriate?

Wine For Beginners: Discovering Wine Without the Intimidation

What's Better Than Cake? Layer Cake Shiraz.

Pop the Cork: Wine Reviews From The Experts at Haskell's

Beer Recipes: Spring Menu Items Featuring Favorite Beers

Erin Go Bragh: Celebrate St. Patty's Day With Irish Beer

Wine Bottle Crafts: 5 More DIY Projects For Your Empty Bottle Collection

Best Cocktails: Our List of the Top Mixed Drinks for 2017

Red vs. White: What's the Proper Wine Serving Temperature?

How Well Do You Know Wine Tasting Terms?

Margarita Day: Our All-Time Favorite Margs

The Best Sweet Wines For Your Sweetheart This Valentine's Day

10 Drink Ideas For Your Valentine's Day Party

10 More Fun Facts About Wine

Here's Our Best Irish Coffee Recipe in Honor of National Irish Coffee Day

What's the Difference? Single Malt vs. Blended Whisky

Sustainable Sipping: What is Organic Vodka and Why Should You Switch?

What Wine Legs Say About Your Wine [VIDEO]

Why Lamarca Prosecco is Great for Every Occasion

Low-Carb Wines for That New Year's Resolution

What's the Big Deal with Wine Aging and Should I Do It? [VIDEO]

Switch to These Delicious Low-Carb Beers Now, You'll Thank Us Later

Avoid Injury: How to Open Champagne Safely

What are the Real Health Benefits of Wine? [VIDEO]

How To Create A Killer Bourbon Gift Basket For $50

The Guide To Ultimate Christmas Cocktails

Mixology 101: The Perfect Dark and Stormy Recipe [VIDEO]

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