Small Tequila and Mezcal Producers Struggle to Survive
Largely dependent on U.S. bars and restaurants, Mexico’s craft distilleries are in trouble, and trying to find new ways to connect with consumers
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How beer and wine producers are pushing the category in new directions
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An explosion of new startup distilleries are challenging stereotypes with unprecedented innovation to the category
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Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong
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Our Top Spirits Stories of 2019
From clarified cocktails to the popularity of hard seltzer, here are the stories our readers loved most this year
The Mezcalistas Founders Built a Community for the Agave Spirit
Susan Coss and Max Garrone helped fuel the mezcal revolution by promoting the spirit through a publication, an educational platform, and consumer events
Carving a Niche for Alternative Whiskeys
Nontraditional mash bills and wood aging treatments are setting these whiskeys apart—while capturing a broader demographic
Why Honey Is the Next Frontier in Drinks
Distillers, brewers, mixologists, and winemakers are tapping artisanal honey as the next in-demand ingredient
The Science of Clarified Cocktails
How bartenders use techniques like milk washing to improve the flavor and mouthfeel of some cocktails