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A Guide to the Bay Area’s Best Bottle Shops

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to curated liquor stores. Let's dive in.

The Unicorns of Dusty Booze

The most sought-after bottles of bourbon, rum, tequila and more, according to Aaron Goldfarb, author of “Dusty Booze: In Search of Vintage Spirits”

Ten to One Just Created an Ideal Sipping Rum

Five Origin Select showcases the best of the Caribbean in one bottle

Is the Scotch Industry in Decline? It’s Complicated.

Figures released by the Scotch Whisky Association for 2023 paint an unclear picture of global demand for Scotch

The Tequila Market Is Doing Just Fine

A new report on declining tequila exports suggests the agave spirits craze might be waning. We beg to differ.

Exclusive: Metallica on the Success of the Band’s Official Whiskey

The group sat down with Blackened Master Distiller Rob Dietrich for a roundtable discussion, and we have a first look

14 Exceptional Barrel-Finished Rye Whiskeys

An additional barrel maturation can radically alter and improve some already stellar ryes

Review: These Two New Non-Alc Bottles Are Redefining Drinks Categories

Seedlip taps into agave, while Amaro Lucano attempts its first booze-free option

Review: This Might Be Our Favorite Everyday Vodka

Ocean Organic Vodka distills the best of Hawaii into a flavorful and unique spirit

What Does It Take to Make a Welsh Single Malt?

Distilleries in Wales have been getting a higher profile lately

Sagamore Spirit's New Contest Offers an Inside Look at Their Distillery

The distillery has created some memorable whiskeys in recent years

Wait, This Is the Top Spirits Brand in the US?

One particular canned cocktail is propelling the drinks market

5 Very Expensive Rye Whiskeys Worth the Price (and a Couple That Aren’t)

If you can swing it, these bottles deserve a place on your shelf

Whisky Is on the Rise in China. What Does That Mean for Baijiu?

A high-profile whisky launch could herald big changes

Nowadays Is The Cannabis-Infused Spirit Of The Future

Good news: You can now take the coughing and smell out of your THC routine

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Wait, This Is the Top Spirits Brand in the US?

One particular canned cocktail is propelling the drinks market

5 Very Expensive Rye Whiskeys Worth the Price (and a Couple That Aren’t)

If you can swing it, these bottles deserve a place on your shelf

Whisky Is on the Rise in China. What Does That Mean for Baijiu?

A high-profile whisky launch could herald big changes

Nowadays Is The Cannabis-Infused Spirit Of The Future

Good news: You can now take the coughing and smell out of your THC routine

The Best American Whiskeys of 2023 (That Aren’t Bourbon or Rye)

These are the best bottles of the year, handpicked by our drinks editor

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

A Complete Guide to New York City’s Distilleries

Prohibition obliterated The Big Apple's distilleries. But a century later, they are back and better than ever.

Is the Rare Whisky Auction Market Flattening Out?

A new report suggests value is decreasing in fine and rare whiskies sold at auction

Can Chicago’s Notorious Malört Take Over America?

The local favorite recently expanded its distribution from four states to more than 30

Do Zero-Proof Spirits Expire?

According to the experts, the answer is a bit more than yes or no

The Clase Azul Tasting Room Is a Candy Store for Tequila Lovers

Inside the very first Clase Azul restaurant and boutique

8 Black-Owned Spirits and Wines You Should Be Drinking

Plus, some cocktail inspiration for mixing a few of the bottles

Interest in Agave Spirits Is Growing Outside of Mexico

US and international distillers now offer tequila-like spirits

The 10 Most Interesting New Tequilas

Forget Cristalinos and embrace some real agave innovation

Mezcal Mal Bien Is the Antidote to Every Cringey Celebrity Spirits Brand

Founders Ben Scott and Anthony Silas want to highlight the work of mezcaleros