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How a Classic Chicago Champagne Bar Has Remained Relevant for 40 Years

Nestled in the city’s River North neighborhood, Pops for Champagne has garnered international acclaim and found long-term local success

The Strongest Version of Chartreuse Liqueur Is Coming to the US

Often smuggled over here from France, a more potent take on this herbal liqueur (a bartender’s favorite) arrives this month

How Do You Improve an Excellent Kentucky Bourbon? Add New York Water.

Jefferson’s Aged at Sea just launched a New York-only whiskey that’s proofed down with the state’s special H2O.

Everything You Know About Mezcal Is Wrong

Some long-held perceptions about the agave spirit are misleading. Here, we clear up the facts before National Mezcal Day.

The Best New Louisville Bourbon Experiences to Try

Sample Pappy Van Winkle (without going broke), bottle your own whiskey or let the pros do what they do best

The Future of Bourbon, According to Jim Beam’s Master Distillers

A talk with distillers Fred and Freddie Noe on whiskey innovation, a big distillery expansion and bringing in music fans

Americans Are Still Drinking Luxury Spirits, Inflation Be Damned

A new report suggests U.S. consumers continue to gravitate toward bottles over $50, even in an uncertain economy

Why Lodi Is California’s Hidden Wine Gem

The region historically serviced the corporate wine world. But a local sustainable winemaking community has changed perceptions.

This Tiny Brooklyn Company Is About to Upend the Aviation Industry

Air Company creates products like vodka and perfume from captured CO2. Now, their tech is being used to create sustainable jet fuel.

How to Make the Perfect Old Fashioned

A seemingly simple cocktail is open to interpretation and improvement. And it may not even involve whiskey.

“Churchill: A Drinking Life” Is a Booze-Soaked Tour Through History

A new book on Winston Churchill busts some drinking myths about the former PM, who preferred low ABV and bubbles to martinis

Why the Location of a Whiskey Barrel in a Warehouse Is Important

An ongoing study by Independent Stave Co. shows how temperature and humidity can alter whiskey in a rickhouse, with one surprising takeaway

Review: Why Octomore Remains the Most Interesting Scotch

The 13th annual release from Bruichladdich is still heavy on the peat but also deftly showcases the influences of cask finishes and local terroir

At Formula 1, Even That Sprayed Wine Has a Sponsor

Why Ferrari Trento pays handsomely to get its sparkling wine sprayed at the winner’s podium

The Future of Sake Is in Cans

For sake appreciation to flourish in America, consumers may embrace a familiar convenience