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We drank a lot of interesting things in 2022 — biodynamic whisky, good non-alcoholic wine, Cryo Hop beer, Negroni Sbagliatos, etc.

But the best thing about drinking this year is that people everywhere are now much more knowledgeable about what they’re imbibing. They ask good questions. They have strong opinions. They may even go to a bar and confidently ask for a cocktail without booze (and they’ll actually get one). Point is, we’re drinking better, whatever’s in our glass.

With that in mind, we offer up some of our favorite drinks-related stories of the year. Some educational, some fun, some hopefully a little of both. Grab something nice to sip of your choosing and peruse at your leisure."

DRINKS

The Value of Fine and Rare Single Malt Scotch Is Soaring

THE YEAR'S BEST

The Best Ingredient for Your Cocktails Is Hibiscus

Versatile and easy to use, this colorful flowering plant enhances any classic cocktail

The Real Reason There’s a Worm in Your Mezcal

It’s not a common practice anymore, but there's a fascinating and sometimes distorted history behind “mezcal con gusano”

Inside the World’s First Queer Wine Festival

“It would be really difficult to not have a bunch of wine people on a queer-owned farm have a bad time.”

5 Brewing Innovations That Are Changing Craft Beer

The craft behind cryo hops, thiolized yeast and something called “Phantasm”

You Might Never Think About Replacing Your Windshield, But It Won’t Hurt to Be Prepared

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Safelite isn’t just an unforgettable jingle, (go ahead, sing it), it’s 75 years of reliable, high-quality auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration service. Their expert technicians serve six million customers annually in all 50 states. They work with most insurance companies, service all makes and models (even classic cars at some locations) and boast the industry’s only nationwide lifetime warranty. Why are we telling you this? Because nobody heads out for a drive thinking they’ll need new auto glass that day. Windshield damage is something you never see coming but still should be prepared for. Well, consider this your preparation. So now, when the unforeseeable happens to you, you’ll have a solution at the top of your mind. Or at least a really catchy jingle.