Why U.S. Distillers Are Reaching for Rice
Driven by innovation, heritage, and an influx of rice whiskies from Asia, craft distillers are creating top-quality American versions
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Inside the Celebrity Obsession with Agave Spirits
There’s a gold rush in Jalisco and Oaxaca as a growing number of famous personalities launch tequila and mezcal brands—but which ones have staying power?
Irish Whiskey’s Bold Flavor Revolution
A trend towards innovative cask finishes challenges the category’s light-bodied, easy-drinking reputation
Light Whiskey’s Comeback?
Distillers rediscover this high-proof, light-colored—and long forgotten—category as a blank canvas of opportunity
Our Top Spirits Stories of 2020
The rise of the alcohol-free movement within the spirits and cocktail worlds gained serious momentum in 2020, and our coverage of the trend scored high with readers
Why Mexican Corn Whiskey Should Be on Your Radar
A new craft movement, let by mezcal distillers, is reclaiming Mexico’s ancestral grain
One Sommelier’s Mission to Elevate Korean Spirits
Kyungmoon Kim launches KMS Imports, a first-of-its-kind premium portfolio that reclaims Korea’s ancient brewing and distilling traditions
All Japanese Whiskies Are Not Created Equal
Faced with an influx of new brands, many from dubious sources, distillers push for transparency within their elusive category
Distillers Push to Define American Single Malt
With quality and terroir expression at an all-time high in the burgeoning category, producers continue to lobby for formal and consistent regulations
The Rise of the Craft Canned Cocktail
How bartenders and craft distillers are revolutionizing the fast-growing RTD category with bar-quality cocktails in a can
Meet the New Generation of Non-Alcoholic Spirits
How a growing number of producers are creating a range of innovative ethanol-free spirits that aim to achieve flavor and textural complexity sans ethanol
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
Agave’s Terroir Movement
From sotol to raicilla to bacanora, what you need to know about the growing spectrum of ancient agave spirits
How New Regulations Recognize Vodka’s Growing Diversity
Distillers are officially freed from the “flavorless, odorless, colorless definition,” opening the door for more innovation and distinctive expressions
Hard Seltzer’s Race to Differentiate
How beer and wine producers are pushing the category in new directions
Irish Whiskey’s Craft Boom
An explosion of new startup distilleries are challenging stereotypes with unprecedented innovation to the category
The Truth about Barley’s Role in Whiskey
Why the conventional wisdom about barley—and the way it’s farmed—is all wrong
Bartenders Who Have Started Brands Share Their Advice
From developing your personal brand to quantifying the value of sweat equity, here’s what to consider before launching a brand
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 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
