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From German Tradition To New York Fruit: Inside Heimat’s Handmade Liqueurs

At Heimat New York, Ute Londrigan turns locally grown, seasonal fruit into liqueurs inspired by her grandmother—and challenges what American drinkers think the category can be.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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Baker’s 13-Year-Old Bourbon Returns With 107-Proof Single Barrels

Baker's 13 Year Bourbon is the most premium expression from the brand, which has been part of Beam's Small Batch Collection since 1992.

ByDavid Thomas Tao,

Contributor

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Don’t Miss These Bars On A Weekend In Seattle

A weekend guide to eating and drinking in Seattle: cocktail bars, grunge pubs, sushi, oysters, fine dining, urban wineries and where to stay downtown.

ByPaul Caputo,

Contributor

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The Glendronach Is Turning 200. Here’s The Whisky It Made To Celebrate

The 14-year-old Boynsmill House Edition combines the distillery’s signature sherry casks with an unexpected red wine twist.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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The Balvenie Unveils The Oldest Single Malt Scotch Ever Released

The 88‑year‑old 1931 whisky launches Balvenie’s new 1931 Collection alongside a Daniel Arsham sculptural case debuting at Frieze Seoul.

ByGina Pace,

Contributor

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13 Premium Vodkas For The End Of Summer

Vodka is having a moment. Thirteen bottles built on real provenance: heritage barley, single-estate rye, sweet potato, whey and peas.

ByPaul Caputo,

Contributor

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How Amaro Went From The Monastery To The Feast’s Bitter End

Rooted In Monastic Medicine And Herbal Remedies, Amaro Evolved Into One Of Italy’s Most Enduring After-Dinner Rituals.

ByLayne Randolph,

Contributor

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Why Do Millennials Continue To Outdrink Other Generations?

A recent survey reveals that Gen Z is drinking more than society perceives but millennials still lead the way.

ByJillian Dara,

Contributor

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Drinking Old And New In Prague

Prague is home to the world’s oldest brewpub, while a modern beer bar offers drinkers a taste of the new. U Fleků and Pult are an interesting juxtaposition of Czech beer.

ByDon Tse,

Contributor

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Tasting Ardbeg Trudernish, The Distillery’s First Permanent 15-Year Single Malt

Ardbeg is releasing its first permanent 15 year single malt Scotch. Here's how it tastes.

ByDavid Thomas Tao,

Contributor

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9 Refreshing Labor Day Cocktails You’ll Want To Make All Weekend

Send summer off with easy spritzes, fruity highballs, a make-ahead sangria and other drinks built for a three-day weekend.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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The World’s Best New Tequila—According To The 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

The award-winning newcomer is a complex sipping spirit crafted by the world's first regenerative tequila company. Bottled at 100-proof, it retails for just under $100.

ByBrad Japhe,

Senior Contributor

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Jack Daniel’s Is Releasing A Whiskey Most Americans Couldn’t Buy Until Now

The 90-proof American Single Malt was previously limited to select duty-free retailers and is coming to stores nationwide.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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Buffalo Trace Is Hosting Free Whiskey Tastings In 4 Cities. Here’s How To Get Tickets

Reservations for the limited-capacity Buffalo Trace Distillery On Tour experience open Sept. 2.

ByEmily Price,

Contributor

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11 Tequilas To Upgrade Your Classic Margarita

We tested a range of tequilas in classic margaritas to find the bottles that bring the perfect balance of agave, citrus and complexity to every sip.

ByEmily Cappiello,

Contributor

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United’s New Ljubljana Flight Is Nonstop To Safe, Scenic Slovenia

Visits to Slovenia are up, and United’s new Newark-Ljubljana nonstop launching May 2027 could turn a rising interest into one of Europe’s next big US travel stories.

ByJill Barth,

Contributor

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Four Outstanding North American Whiskeys According To BevTest

Four exceptional whiskeys earned Gold medals at the 2026 Beverage Testing Institute’s North American judging. Here’s what made them special and how to find them

ByJoseph V Micallef,

Contributor