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
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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
The Science of Sweetness in Cocktails
How bartenders use sugar in mixed drinks—and what researchers say about our perception of sweetness
What Buyers Need to Know About Japanese Whisky
With lax regulations and little transparency, the liquid in the bottle may be different from what you expect
The Science of Rapid Liquor Infusion
Bartenders are playing with pressure, temperature, and time to get flavor faster
Top Under-$50 Bottles Recommended by Spirits Judges
Jackson Cannon, Julie Reiner, and others share their number one picks for affordable bottles to stock bars and retail shelves
How Distillers Use Yeast to Influence Character in Spirits
Whether wild or cultivated, yeast can help distillers differentiate the flavor and complexity of whiskey, tequila, and other liquors
Why Baijiu Belongs on the Backbar
From Apotheke to Polite Provisions, U.S. cocktail bars are getting in on the world’s most consumed spirit in a new way—through cocktails
The Emerging Styles of American Single Malt
Distillers discuss three prominent subcategories that are making their way to the forefront