Drinking Advocate
Stories, guides, and expert picks from the Buffalo House team.
July 4th Bourbon Bundle: Buffalo Trace & E.H. Taylor — The Perfect Independence Day Gift
Celebrate Independence Day with our July 4th Buffalo Trace / E.H. Taylor Bundle — two of Kentucky's finest bourbons paired together for $100. Available in-store in Tonawanda or same-day delivery.
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Memorial Day Weekend in Tonawanda & Buffalo: Where to Buy Liquor, Wine & Beer (2026 Guide)
Memorial Day weekend in the Buffalo/Tonawanda area means backyard grills, lake runs and last-minute runs to the liquor store —...
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7 Easy Pitcher Cocktails for Your Memorial Day BBQ (Buffalo Bartender Approved)
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer in Buffalo — a long weekend of backyard grills, Lake Erie breezes,...
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Memorial Day Canned Cocktails: High Noon, Surfside, Cutwater & Sandbaggers Buyer's Guide
Memorial Day weekend is around the corner, and that means the cooler at the cookout will be full of canned...
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Soju, Sake & Asian Spirits: A Buyer's Guide for Buffalo Drinkers
If you’re curious about soju, sake and other Asian spirits but don’t know where to start, you’re in the right...
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Coffee Liqueur Guide: Kahlua, Mr Black & the Best Espresso Martini Bottles
If you’ve been swept up in the espresso martini craze — or you just love coffee-flavored cocktails — you’re in...
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Best Flavored Vodkas of 2026: New Releases for Cocktails & Sipping
Flavored vodka has staged a real comeback — not the syrupy novelty of a decade ago, but a smarter, more...
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Best Drinks for Memorial Day BBQs: Buffalo's Wine, Beer & Cocktail Picks
Memorial Day means the grills come alive, friends gather, and the unofficial start of Buffalo's outdoor season is here. If...
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Best Wines for Mother's Day 2026: A Buffalo Curated Gift Guide
Mother's Day is a chance to celebrate the people who raised us with something thoughtful, pretty, and—yes—delicious. If you're hunting...
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Italian White Wines Beyond Pinot Grigio: Gavi, Vermentino & Verdicchio Guide
Ready to take a break from the usual Pinot Grigio and discover the broader world of Italian whites? Whether you’re...
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New York State Wines: A Buffalo Guide to Finger Lakes, Long Island & Hudson Valley
New York's wine story is as varied as the state itself, and right here in the Buffalo metro we have...
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Alcohol Delivery in Buffalo, NY: Wine, Beer, Vodka & Liquor to Your Door
FAQ-style guide to alcohol delivery in Buffalo, NY—how to order wine, beer, vodka, and liquor to your door, plus fees,...
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