About D.L. Chandler

D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history.

D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation's first Black political news portal. D.L. is a native Washingtonian and resides in the Greater Washington area.

Mother's Day (May 11) is this coming Sunday and CASSIUS has a collection of bottles, cocktails, mocktails and more for the holiday.

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Mother's Day (May 11) is fast approaching and we've put together a quick and handy gift guide to help pick out something great for Mom.

Cinco de Mayo is on Monday, May 5, and we've got a selection of agave spirit-based cocktails in honor of the day.

Gran Centenario, founded in 1857 by Lazaro Gallardo, considered to be the first Tequila Master Distiller ever, is now one of the leading brands in the world. At the top of the month, Gran Centenario launched its new, yearlong “Don’t Be A Gringo,” which aims to help educate others about Mexico’s rich heritage and move […]

DEBAUCHERY, a luxury brand that is shaking up the industry with its fragrance and soap line, doesn’t do anything on a small scale, and their latest offering appears to be their biggest yet. Partnering with luxury auto maker Rolls-Royce, DEBAUCHERY is rolling out an epic collaboration that is aimed at those with superb tastes and […]

Bartesian, billed as the top-selling automated cocktail system, is consistent when it comes to innovating with new cocktails while keeping in line with the classics. Speaking of classic, Bartesian is currently selling its Mint Julep and Lemon Drop Variety Pack offerings, both in limited supply. Breaking the wall a bit here, I was a skeptic […]

Sagamore Spirit, officially launched in 2016 in Baltimore, produces a quartet of award-winning rye whiskies as part of its core lineup. This weekend, Sagamore Spirit will be celebrating its eighth anniversary, and we’ll be in attendance ourselves to take in the festivities. Sagamore Spirit Distillery has won a series of awards across its four core […]

Acura continues to lead strongly in the luxury and performance segment for automobiles by way of its extensive offerings, including the standout ZDX and its popular MDX models. Last month, CASSIUS had the honor of test-driving the 2025 Acura ADX, and the vehicle proves that the luxury subcompact crossover space has a potential champion on […]

March 27 is International Whiskey Day, and in some parts of the world, International Whisky Day. We've got our favorite bottles listed today.

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day and we've got over two dozens cocktails to help folks celebrate the moment.

St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, March 17 and CASSIUS is back for our latest cocktail roundup for the festive holiday.

Honda Battle Of The Bands 2025 took place at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles County, Calif. and CASSIUS was on hand for the festivities.