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The “Worst Frost in Decades” Is Decimating French Vineyards

Harvest losses across the country could be up to 90%

Is the British Pub Really Dying?

With 2,500 having closed up shop in 2020, the existential threat facing a national institution has never been more imminent

At Sotheby’s, Rare Whisky Is Taking Over the Auction Block

The auction house's 2020 Market Report shows exponential growth for spirits

10 Extremely Specific Recs for the Craft Beer Library of Your Dreams

A swillng list from the man behind Blackbeard’s Crafts, the exceptional West LA beer (and lesser-liquors) shop

Bill Buford Explains Why You Should Be Poaching Your Eggs in Wine

This French dish makes for a perfect meal any time of the day

Stop Drinking Prosecco Out of a Champagne Flute, You Heathen

Apparently prosecco actually has its own glass

Craft Brewing Was Hurt by Covid, But There Are Reasons for Optimism

Volume, market share and job numbers dipped, but the number of small and independent breweries actually climbed

How to Make Vin de Pamplemousse, Your Next Favorite Summer Drink

An easy-drinking fortified wine ideal for the warm weather days ahead

A Wildly Entertaining 30 Minutes With Sammy Hagar, Godfather of Celebrity Tequila

Turns out the rock legend knows his agave — and has plenty of funny stories to share

New Zealand Codifies Official Whisky Definitions

Is a New Zealand single malt in your future? Quite possibly.

Fiasco! Is the Wine and Spirits Store NYC Needs in 2021

It's all about transparency and superb curation at this new Crown Heights booze shop

Old Forester's New 117 Series Marks a Historic Release

It's the first bottle in the brand’s 150-year history to feature a woman’s signature. And the High Angels' Share release is worthy of the moment.

Report: Craft Distillers Were Particularly Hurt by COVID

Revenue was down 55% in 2020, according to the American Distilling Institute

Does "Small Batch" Whiskey Actually Mean Anything?

The phrase has no official definition, but it means a lot when it comes to your spirits

This Bourbon Brand Wants to Give You $100K to Be Its Fist Model

Fistful of Bourbon launched a nationwide campaign to find a paid "Spokesfist"

Science: Cheap Wine Tastes Better If You Tell People It's Expensive

Expensive wine is still good, but perceptions on inexpensive vino changes if you suggest a price that's far beyond the truth