spirits

Nikka Whisky's Return to Age-Statement Releases Is Now Available In the US

The Yoichi Single Malt 10-Year-Old is set for a stateside release

Maker's Mark Brings Its Wood Finished Series to an End With BEP

It's the fifth installment in a well-received series

Can Drones Make Tequila Production More Sustainable?

Diageo has begun using drones to water agave farms

Why You Should Try Shochu, Japan’s Native Spirit

To start, it makes for a perfect highball

Buying Craft Spirits in Some States Is Hard, So This Company Found a Loophole

How BOTLD is getting excellent out-of-state spirits into Pennsylvania legally

Spirits Sales Surpassed Beer for the First Time Ever in the US

It's liquor before beer according to a new economic report, with tequila, American whiskey and spirits-based RTDs leading the way

Elizabeth McCall is Woodford Reserve's New Master Distiller

She'll succeed Chris Morris, who had the position since 2003

Non-Alcoholic Spirits Were the Star of Dry January

The category has grown exponentially in the last two years

India Is Becoming a Destination For Memorable Gin

Some of it's starting to make its way overseas as well

There’s a New Official Spirits Category in the US and You Can Thank Steven Soderbergh for It

The movie director pushed the TTB to recognize the Bolivian distilled spirit Singani

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

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

The 10 Best Deals From Boisson for Dry January

Non-alcoholic spirits, wine, beer, mixers and more are on sale from this well-curated alcohol-free online store

Rasāsvāda Is the Dry January Modifier You Need

A spiritual take on non-alcoholic booze, modeled after Italian amaro

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

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The Best American Whiskeys of 2023 (That Aren’t Bourbon or Rye)

These are the best bottles of the year, handpicked by our drinks editor

We’ll All Be Drinking More Limited-Edition Spirits in 2024

A “less but better” approach is taking hold in the drinks world. Other forecasted trends include improved no/low-alcohol options and an interest in “European flavors.”

A Complete Guide to New York City’s Distilleries

Prohibition obliterated The Big Apple's distilleries. But a century later, they are back and better than ever.

Is the Rare Whisky Auction Market Flattening Out?

A new report suggests value is decreasing in fine and rare whiskies sold at auction

Can Chicago’s Notorious Malört Take Over America?

The local favorite recently expanded its distribution from four states to more than 30

Do Zero-Proof Spirits Expire?

According to the experts, the answer is a bit more than yes or no

The Clase Azul Tasting Room Is a Candy Store for Tequila Lovers

Inside the very first Clase Azul restaurant and boutique

8 Black-Owned Spirits and Wines You Should Be Drinking

Plus, some cocktail inspiration for mixing a few of the bottles

Interest in Agave Spirits Is Growing Outside of Mexico

US and international distillers now offer tequila-like spirits

The 10 Most Interesting New Tequilas

Forget Cristalinos and embrace some real agave innovation

Mezcal Mal Bien Is the Antidote to Every Cringey Celebrity Spirits Brand

Founders Ben Scott and Anthony Silas want to highlight the work of mezcaleros

This New “Celebrity-Free” Tequila Is the Antidote to 818 and the Rest

La Pulga is the first part of a project that will also bring a hotel and distillery to Fort Worth