How a California Law Causes Confusion Between Shochu and Soju
The first step in introducing people to shochu, a traditional Japanese single-distilled spirit made from grains and vegetables, is to...
Year: 2021
From Supermarket to Top Shelf, 12 Great Red Wines from Australia
For some, Australian wine might be synonymous with big, burly Barossa Shiraz. And while this is a hallmark style, it should...
How Natural Wine Shops Went From Fringe Hangouts to National Phenomena
Just 10 or so years ago, those who preferred natural wine would’ve been hard-pressed to quench their thirst outside of...
Bar Pros Predict: The Top 10 Drinks Trends for 2022
After the tumult of 2020 and 2021, even the most forward-thinking bar and spirits experts find the vista for 2022...
Nebbiolo Reaches New Heights in the Alpine Vineyards of Valltellina
Nebbiolo, the noble grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco, is currently Italy’s hottest red variety. But if you think only Piedmont...
Calls for Napa to Relocate Landfill
A local mayor wants Napa's county dump to close before disaster strikes.By W. Blake Gray | Posted Friday, 26-Nov-2021 Looking...
Bartender Basics: The Most Important Bottles to Have That Aren’t Liquor
When it comes to stocking your home bar, liquor is the easy part. A bottle each of staple spirit—whiskey, vodka,...
Le Creuset, Cuisinart and More: 15 of the Best Black Friday Kitchenware Sales
If you’re looking to treat yourself or someone on your list to some new kitchenware, Black Friday is the perfect...
Rum was Colonial America’s Favorite Spirit. What Changed?
Whiskey may claim the title of “America’s spirit,” but rum was at the center of colonial American life (1607–1776). It...
Ask a Bartender: Why Are Bitters Used in So Many Cocktails?
Potent, bright, and impossibly complex, bitters are a mainstay behind bars for good reason. As prominent at dives as they...
