Start typing to search content
Get the app experience
111 items shared from this domain
In recent weeks, we’ve seen a few instances of beverage brands and media treating sommeliers as spirits experts in lieu of bartenders — people who work with sp…
PHILADELPHIA — As the economy struggles through a vibecession and the internet gets enshittified by vibecoding, the craft brewing industry has been grappling w…
North America’s top bartenders were posting selfies and pictures of their suitcases from airports across the continent this weekend while cocktail enthusiasts…
Cracking open a cold one is a common post-work ritual across many cultures today, but archaeologists discovered the practice dates back at least 4, 000 years.…
Firestone Walker and Duvel Moortgat USA have agreed to acquire the Stone Brewing brand from Sapporo USA for an undisclosed amount, Brewbound reports. The trans…
Alcohol isn’t the only industry enduring major dips in sales right now. Other categories are feeling the sting, including fast food. Legacy fast-food chains —…
The history of Japanese whisky isn’t quite as convoluted as other spirits categories. It’s just misunderstood. The category crept into the collective American…
Whether you’re headed to a spot without a liquor license or want to indulge in a special bottle, there are many reasons to bring your own wine to a restaurant.…
The passing of the legendary figure Michel Rolland late last month sent a shockwave of grief through the wine industry. Rolland was known for inventing the rol…
Miles Teller made two big beverage-alcohol moves to kick off 2023. In January, the actor upped his ownership stake in The Finnish Long Drink, the gin-based can…
“Bapple, ” the portmanteau of ‘Busch’ and ‘apple, ’ is returning to the drinking lexicon as Busch Light is bringing its beloved apple-flavored lager back to re…
Cocktail culture is as susceptible to trend cycles as any other industry. A peek into any modern bar will reveal tables full of rich Espresso Martinis sitting…
Oregon Pinot Noir reflects both tradition and innovation. Winemakers flocked to the hilly region to produce Burgundy-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a moder…
The number of craft breweries in the U. S. contracted for the second year in a row in 2025 with a 2. 9-percent year-over-year decrease, according to the Brewer…
The Mark Anthony Group of Companies has agreed to acquire The Finnish Long Drink, a canned, gin-based sparkling cocktail. Terms of the transaction, which was a…
Ah, Burgundy. The faintest mention can elicit a slew of different responses: adoration, for its pure and expressive Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays; fatigue, for i…
Champagne is one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, with its namesake sparkling wines easily among the most sought after. It’s a fact that’s re…
Remember the urban legend that says a wretched ghost will appear if you chant “Bloody Mary” in front of a mirror three times? We do. We also remember the child…
Each year, the first full week of April sees all eyes on Augusta, Ga. Sure, the green jacket and magnolias are iconic, but nothing gets us into the Masters spi…
The smell of fresh cut grass wafts on the spring breeze. March Madness is over, baseball season has just begun. How many Major League stadiums have adopted Anh…
After weeks of heated competition, Martini Madness has come to a close with one drink beating out all the rest to take this year’s top spot. (If you haven’t se…
Grabbing a pre-flight drink is the ideal activity to kill time at the airport for many people. It provides a sense of familiar comfort and a partial shield fro…
Buffalo Trace has announced the release of two new bourbons as part of two collections in its lineup, according to recent reporting. The distillery is cementin…
It’s no secret that Champagne has a reputation as a luxury product. Associated with celebrations the world over, it’s undeniable that the sparkling wine has a…
A hotel bar is usually one of two things: a place for a quick and easy nightcap or a standalone destination. You can find us at the latter. This is not a sad s…
In January, VinePair broke the news of Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) buying a portion of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) national operation. Since…
Like many of Napa’s earliest wineries, the story of Beringer Vineyards is the story of the American dream. In the late 1860s, Jacob Beringer emigrated from Mai…
Megawatt wine, beer, and spirits producer E&J Gallo Winery announced today that it completed its acquisition of Four Roses Bourbon from Japan beverage cong…
Before a host greets you at the New York City outpost of The Capital Grille off Wall Street, columns of walnut-colored wood lockers with crosshatched metal doo…
Revenue from U. S. spirits exports dipped by 3. 8 percent in 2025, a much gentler drop than the 26 percent plummet experienced by the wine and beer categories.…
If you clicked this piece expecting an April Fools’ joke, you’re not entirely wrong. But beneath the cheeky title lies a genuinely useful guide to some o…
Now that a slew of popular craft beer brands, including Voodoo Ranger and Dogfish Head, have put out high-ABV new releases, Shock Top wants in. The brand debut…
While Passover is a remembrance of a harrowing plight out of Egypt, it’s also a celebration of the resilience of our Jewish ancestors and our ability to share…
Many Americans are feeling the current cost of living crisis — particularly when it comes to the tourism sector. Gas, airfare, and restaurant prices are all su…
It wasn’t always the case that beer’s middle tier featured the best mergers-and-acquisitions action in the beverage-alcohol industry. Far from it. The world of…
Pernod Ricard is in talks to merge with or acquire Brown-Forman. Bloomberg reported today that the two are engaged in “initial discussions” about a possible ac…
Today, the phrase “neighborhood spot” is thrown around the bar and restaurant scene a little carelessly. The marketing term has basically become a catch-all fo…
Buffalo Trace is expanding its Daniel Weller line of experimental wheated bourbons with Daniel Weller Spelt Wheat. The release is just the second edition in th…
As the United States’ premier wine region, Napa Valley produces a number of highly sought-after wines, none of which are more coveted than its Cabernet Sauvign…
Once upon a time, the familiar beers that dominate shelves today were smaller, craft brands. This “time” isn’t all that old in some cases: Drinkers of a certai…
In the U. S. , taxes account for a higher percentage of the cost of beer than ingredients, labor, and other materials combined. It’s a result of levies collect…
Artificial Intelligence has reached its newest frontier: taste. And there’s been no shortage of media discussions about how AI has infiltrated food and beverag…
Americans can’t get enough caffeine. According to Paris-based global market research firm Ipsos, three in four Americans rely on some sort of caffeine to get t…
When you open a bottle of wine, you expect boozy notes to waft from the neck after you remove the cork. A gob of olive oil? That’s unexpected. Scott Woltz knew…
The Glendronach is debuting a 56-year-old Scotch whisky, the brand’s oldest expression yet, to celebrate the insider distillery’s bicentennial anniversary. Wit…
For years, we endured the plight of the Casamigos bro. You know the type. Follows CNBC on Instagram, owns enough Yeti to be a shareholder, sense of personal st…
I can’t seem to get enough Pinot Noir, whether from Burgundy, Germany, California, Italy, New Zealand, New York’s Finger Lakes, or elsewhere — I want to try th…
The ongoing legal battle over the future of Uncle Nearest, Inc. erupted into something more akin to a whiskey war on Tuesday, when its embattled cofounder took…
Across the pond, the UK secretary of state for energy security and net zero, Ed Miliband, has launched a government-funded tool aimed at reducing energy costs…
Every March, Chicago famously dyes its namesake river a bright emerald green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It’s an oddly endearing and eco-friendly ritual, b…
These days, it seems like everything Guinness touches turns to gold. Despite being over 250 years old, the beer brand has remained one of the trendiest in its…
Canada’s multiple-province ban on American products caused a $357 million deficit for the U. S. wine industry. The prohibition, which started after President T…
Half Acre Beer Company and Maplewood Brewery & Distillery, two of Chicago’s largest craft breweries, are set to merge into a new beverage company, the busi…
In 2010, there were four distilleries in Ireland: New Midleton, Cooley, and Kilbeggan in the Republic of Ireland, and Bushmills in Northern Ireland. In 2020, t…
In the past decade, no cocktail has grown quite as ubiquitous as the Martini. Though a Martini is typically made with gin, vermouth, and a lemon twist, variati…
No matter where you are in the world, if you ask for bourbon, you’re going to get a whiskey produced in the United States under specific rules. Bourbon is guar…
We’ve tried opening a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, but what should you do if you’re devoid of a decanter? Thankfully, opening a bottle is much more cruc…
The biggest news in the beverage-alcohol industry’s middle tier is getting bigger: Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) will acquire five additional markets from its riv…
Even before Prohibition, states and counties instituted laws related to the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Temperance advocates, bootleggers, re…
E&J Gallo Winery continued to lead the list of the largest wine suppliers in the U. S. in 2025, underscoring the Gallo portfolio’s reach to all types of co…
Trends in the spirits world move fast. One moment it’s all about cult Japanese whiskies or waiting in line to snag an ultra-rare, limited-release bourbon at th…
Heaven Hill Distillery is debuting a limited-edition, 22-year-old bourbon as the 2026 edition of the Heritage Collection, marking the oldest release in the bra…
Tilray Brands, Inc. acquired BrewDog for £33 million, or $44 million, a sum representing a massive drop from the Scottish craft brewery’s peak $2. 7 billion va…
Philadelphia has a reputation for being a city that knows how to party, with some of its most beloved watering holes dating all the way back to the 1800s. Desp…
The vermouth category is full of legacy brands with hundreds of years of history that cater to in-the-know consumers. What the sector largely lacks is a fun, m…
On Thursday, Bardstown, Ky. -based Heaven Hill Distillery announced the release of Deatsville 13-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey, one of the final bourbons to fully m…
Johnnie Walker will add a new Scotch aged exclusively in ex-bourbon, American white oak barrels to its portfolio as its first permanent release in 15 years, th…
“Let’s do Jell-O shots!” This simple phrase is a rallying cry to inject ritualistic irreverence into any occasion. Traditionally infused with vodka, the wiggly…
Sometimes at the end of a long day, nothing sounds better than a well-made cocktail. The thought of heading into a crowded bar and standing shoulder-to-shoulde…
U. S. wine and beer exports plummeted by $472 million in 2025, a 26 percent drop from 2024 figures, a new report from the U. S. Census Bureau shows. The catego…
Any time is a good time to enjoy a properly made Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. However, there are occasions in life when reaching for your favorite cost-effective “…
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Friday, a decision that could return U. S. alcohol imports to levels seen before the seco…
This past Saturday, Sky News reported that BrewDog had hired a bank to help it sell itself off, with the British broadcaster reporting the company’s board was…
Booze shelves in Mississippi are becoming increasingly empty as the state-run Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) grapples with a massive shipment backlog caused by…
Oh, the Martini. Luxurious and elegant, it’s been one of the world’s most popular cocktails since its inception, but it’s also one of the most contested. As op…
A coalition of some of the world’s largest spirits suppliers owes over $35 million CAD — or $30 million USD — to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), th…
With cratering domestic wine consumption, the uncertainty of on-again, off-again tariffs on exports to the U. S. , and serious challenges from climate change,…
You’re at a bar, you scan the menu, and nothing piques your interest. You might resort to an old reliable — a Boulevardier, a Whiskey Sour, or a dirty Gin Mart…
In the United States, whiskey styles like bourbon, rye, and Scotch might be the most popular, but no category has been able to match the rapid success of Japan…
Portugal might be the ultimate unsung hero of Old World wine. The country’s scene has been making strides to reach the level of fame of the nearby winemaking p…
In New Orleans, Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras is the biggest drinking event of the year. And what better way to celebrate than with the many classic…
Some wine labels function like a checklist. They indicate a bottle’s region, grape, estate name, and any other essential details customers might want to know.…
Steve Kämmerer didn’t know he’d be starting a movement when he put the House Vermouth on his menu at Bar Americano. At his aperitivo-style bar in Greenpoint, B…
The total number of wineries in the U. S. contracted for the third year in a row, decreasing by 3 percent from 2025, according to the WineBusiness Analytics Wi…
In the 1960s, a suburban commuter returning from New York City would head over to Penn Station or Grand Central Terminal to catch a train. Much like in 2026, t…
Brands across the bev-alc category have found success by catering to drinkers’ current demands — namely, getting drunk fast and with ease. Voodoo Ranger has ca…
Burgundy is a hallowed ground for the wine world. It’s a place of lore and legend, of DRC, Montrachet, endless “climats, ” and a winemaking history formed when…
Bourbon might be referred to as “America’s Native Spirit, ” but rye is actually the country’s first whiskey, with distillation predating that of bourbon by sev…
With hundreds of millions of bottles produced every year, the global whiskey industry is enormous, valued at approximately $28 billion. While production is led…
Angel City Brewery in Los Angeles’ Arts District will shutter on April 30, the taproom confirmed Wednesday in an Instagram post. The brewery’s parent entityBos…
The craft cocktail renaissance influenced middle-ground bars to offer drinks with finesse. But these spots don’t have the tools and skills required to make suc…
Some regions are so enamored with their native quaff that they use it as a starting point for other beverages. For example, Jerez turns Palomino into sherry, P…
Fans of the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers got the drunkest at National Football League (NFL) games this season, with an average BAC of 0. 082…
Riesling is a profoundly aromatic grape used to create several distinct styles of wine. It’s also one of the most popular white wine grapes in the world. Nativ…
What do the Eras Tour, the papal conclave, and the Olympics have in common? They’re some of the last monocultural events that bring everyone together at the gl…
There’s always been clear, unspoken etiquette for hospitality workers: Order simple drinks, don’t hound bartenders during a busy service, don’t expect a comped…
When I reach Drew Hurst, he’s running late to work. “I’m taking the call from my car right now because there’s an ICE. stop on my road on my way in, which, y’k…
While most tourists in Barcelona spend their days relaxing on the beach, admiring the architecture, and ordering countless plates of tapas, a certain set of co…
A legal battle is heating up between Tabasco’s owner McIlhenny Company and the vodka maker Stoli Group USA. McIlhenny filed a complaint against Stoli for trade…
The wine industry at large is currently hovering in limbo — not yet reaching rock bottom, but also not quite sure how to find a way forward. But while execs di…
Paste a URL to share with the community
