A ripe pineapple is usually a bright golden-yellow color, especially at the bottom. It should smell sweet and fruity, and feel a bit soft when you gently squeeze it.

This means that while leaving a pineapple on your kitchen counter for a few days may soften it up, develop a more powerful smell, and even change color, it’s not becoming any closer to ripe.

This new 32.5% ABV release from Jim Beam is an infusion of pineapple liqueur with classic bourbon whiskey. This results in a ...