Get to Know the Winemakers of Dry Creek Valley
We caught up with three Healdsburg winemakers to talk about their process, favorite grapes and the vino trends to look out for this year
Jack Daniel’s Just Released Its Oldest Age-Stated Whiskey in More Than a Century
The classic Jack mash bill undergoes an incredible transformation after 14 years
For the Drinks Industry, Tariffs Will Be Worse Than Expected
Preliminary numbers are pretty rough
Cocktail Shots Are the Ultimate Party Trick
Simple to make and even easier to drink, these tiny libations are tasty and impressive
“Spirited Women” Is the Best Drinks Book of the Year
A beautifully illustrated ode to trailblazing women in the drinks industry also serves as an excellent cocktail tome
The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This March
Including new releases from Larceny, Ardbeg and Frey Ranch — and something from Buffalo Trace that’s technically not whiskey
Turns Out Rats Can Conduct Blind Wine Testings
The implications go far beyond wine, however
If I’m Paying $20 for a Martini, I Need a Fresh Glass Halfway Through
Not ice-cold? Not worth the money.
Why Is Essencia the World’s Most Expensive Wine?
And why is it served in a spoon?
What Is a Kentucky DSP, and Does It Matter?
For whiskey distilleries, the number is important. But for whiskey drinkers, it could mean very little.
Can a Bottled Old Fashioned Rival the Homemade Version?
The New York Cocktail Company wants to bring the city’s finest drinks to the world
Yellowstone Bourbon Just Reached a National Park Donation Milestone
Good news at a challenging time for parks
In 2024, Scotch Whisky Exports Were Up — But Their Value Was Down
Changes are afoot in markets across the world
Why Aren’t There More Cocktail Books by Black Bartenders?
Historical and contemporary contributions by Black and Brown mixologists are still underserved
Review: Higher Elevation, Better Tequila? Alto Canto Thinks So.
Ahead of National Margarita Day, we tested all three tequila expressions from Mexico’s highest distillery
This Is the Proper Way to Cheers
A necessary guide to clinking glass etiquette before St. Patrick’s Day, courtesy of cocktail expert Hannah Chamberlain (@SpiritedLA)