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Behind This Small-Batch Spirit Is the Most Famous Nose in Tequila

Mijenta is the masterwork of Maestra Tequilera Ana Maria Romero Mena

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

Nutrition Labels May Be Headed to Alcohol Bottles

Several consumer groups want alcohol content, calorie, allergy and ingredient information added to booze packaging

The Giants Just Got Their First Sommelier

What pairs best with all your ballpark favorites?

5 Fall Beers Austin Brewer Katie Lowe Is Drinking at Home

Stock your fridge with these local recommendations from the head brewer at Koko's Bavarian

Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Yardwork Robots and an NPH Surprise

The 14 best pieces of garb and gear that crossed our desks this week

World Cup Kits, Sonos Subs and Japanese Whiskey

The 17 best pieces of garb and gear that crossed our desks this week

Bose Earbuds, Dunkin's Box O' Beer and a Tabletop Solo Stove

The 13 best pieces of garb and gear that crossed our desks this week

You’ve Had Farm-to-Table Food. What About Farm-to-Table Whiskey?

Colby Frey’s family has been farming in Nevada for over 150 years, but with Frey Ranch, he’s the first one to take the grain and turn it into spirits

Behind the Stick: Should You Shake or Stir? An Expert Bartender Has the Answer.

Our bartender-in-residence explains the fundamental differences between the two methods for building a cocktail

Is the Booze Industry Finally Facing Some Post-Pandemic Setbacks?

Recent data suggests the alcohol marketplace is undergoing some growing pains (conversely, tequila is having a moment)

Soundbars, Sneakers and Bacardí Reserve Rum

The 10 best pieces of garb and gear that crossed our desks this week

Oak & Eden Lets You Play Whiskey Maker With "In-Bottle Finishing" Process

Build your own bottle at the company's flagship store in Bridgeport

Four DC Beer Tastemakers on the Worst Trends, Local Favorites and More

Here's what brewers and tasting room managers are drinking at home

If You Love Both Bourbon and Soda, Have We Got a Treat for You

Talking to the artists behind Grisly’s Cosmic Black

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Everything You Need to Know About Amaro, the Iconic After-Dinner Drink

Our expert picks the best bottles to own, plus flavor notes and pairing advice

Inside Scotland’s Most Reclusive Whisky Distillery

Daftmill is making a rare whisky made from self-grown barley. But good luck getting your hands on it.

The 20 Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits for Dry January and Beyond

Each of these bottles offers real taste and mocktail (or even cocktail) versatility

First Time in DC? Here’s Exactly Where to Eat and Drink.

From adult juice boxes to the best whiskey bar in the Mid-Atlantic

What the Hell Is “Damp January”?

Get to know the surprisingly-not-gross alternative to everyone's favorite fast

According to One Survey, Millennials Are Really Not Into Dry January

Weirdly, the same lack of interest applies to people who have tried non-alcoholic beer

Start Dry January Off Right at LA’s Best NA Bottle Shop

Plus, top picks from Boisson owner Nick Bodkins for your sober (or sober-ish) start to 2023

People in This Demographic Are More Likely to Drink Alcohol

A new Gallup survey breaks down drinking habits in 2022 by gender, race, education and other characteristics

This Excellent New Bourbon, an Ode to Texas Ranching, Is Only Available in the Lone Star State

Old Forester King Ranch Edition is finished with slow-roasted mesquite

All of Chicago’s Best Holiday Cocktails, As Curated by Tia Barrett

Plus: what to pair them with at your holiday table

An Expert Picks the Perfect Wines for Thanksgiving Dinner

Sommelier Kate Dingwall chooses seven bottles that will enhance the meal — and please your pickiest guest

How Quintessa Is Using Architecture to Make Better Wine

When "fighting nature" doesn't work, concrete fermentation tanks come next

5 Sommelier-Approved Texas Wines to Drink During the Holidays

We asked Pappas Bros. master sommelier Steven McDonald for recommendations

This Unofficial Map Will Help You Find a Drink at the World Cup

The Qatar Alcohol Map is a boozy resource for visiting soccer fans

Why the Wisconsin Old Fashioned Should Be Your Go-To Winter Cocktail

Here’s how to prepare this famous regional speciality

This Geologist Is on a Mission to Make Mead That Doesn’t Taste Like Cardboard

Gordon Hull's Heidrun Meadery hopes to elevate the drink beyond the Ren Faire