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As Scotch and Bourbon Stumble, Continental European Whiskeys Wait in the Wings

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As Scotch and Bourbon Stumble, Continental European Whiskeys Wait in the Wings

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BrewDog Co-Founder Martin Dickie Steps Down Amid Ongoing Struggles

BrewDog Co-Founder Martin Dickie Steps Down Amid Ongoing Struggles

Southern Glazer’s to Acquire Anheuser-Busch’s New York City Distribution Operation

Southern Glazer’s to Acquire Anheuser-Busch’s New York City Distribution Operation

15% Tariffs on European Wine and Spirits Start August 1 — But Industry Continues to Fight for Exemptions

15% Tariffs on European Wine and Spirits Start August 1 — But Industry Continues to Fight for Exemptions

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Introducing Places Please, where actor and sommelier Libby Winters interviews Broadway stars about their favorite places to eat and drink in NYC ⭐ We chatted with Brandon Contreras about his favorite restaurant in the city, the drink that's always stocked in his dressing room, and more!

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, here are the bars Neal Bodenheimer (@nealbodie) of Cure (@curenola) recommends in New Orleans.

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Introducing Places Please, where actor and sommelier Libby Winters interviews Broadway stars about their favorite places to eat and drink in NYC. We chatted with Jeff Hiller (@boomboomhiller) about where he goes to see and be seen, his favorite bar in the city, and more!

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What are the best bars in Tampa according to the folks who know best? Here’s where Nihat Cam (@nihatcam) of @editiontampa drinks around the city. This is The Bartender’s Guide to Tampa.

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Mike Fadem of Ops shares his favorite BYOB spot, favorite wine list and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, here are the bars Dominique Jackson of 52 Remedies, frequents in San Diego.

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Eitan Spivak of Kabawa shares his favorite wine pairing, wine bar and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

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From classics to under-the-radar picks, here are the bars Masa Urushido (@masanyc), managing partner of Katana Kitten (@katanakitten_nyc), frequents in New York City.

Buying Guides

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The 25 Best Orange Wines for 2025

The 10 Best Rosés Under $25

The 10 Best Rosés Under $25

8 Legendary Vermont IPAs, Tasted and Ranked

8 Legendary Vermont IPAs, Tasted and Ranked

Spirits

Before Espresso Martinis, Pousse Cafés Dominated After-Dinner Drinking

Before Espresso Martinis, Pousse Cafés Dominated After-Dinner Drinking

The VinePair Podcast: Has Drinking Become Politicized?

The VinePair Podcast: Has Drinking Become Politicized?

The Definitive Ranking of Bar Games [Infographic]

The Definitive Ranking of Bar Games [Infographic]

Drinking at the Ball Game Has Changed — for the Better

Drinking at the Ball Game Has Changed — for the Better

TVs in Cocktail Bars Are Divisive — but Can They Be an Asset?

NYC’s Best Martini Is Now Available as a Spritz for the Summer

Tennessee Whiskey Is Evolving. Is That a Bad Thing?

After Conquering the U.S. Open, Is the Honey Deuce Coming for Your Cooler?

Wine

We Asked 9 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Memorable Bottle You’ve Ever Had?

We Asked

We Asked 9 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Memorable Bottle You’ve Ever Had?

We Asked 10 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Summer Food and Wine Pairing?

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We Asked 10 Wine Pros: What’s the Best Summer Food and Wine Pairing?

9 of the Best Pinot Noirs From New York’s Finger Lakes

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9 of the Best Pinot Noirs From New York’s Finger Lakes

The VinePair Podcast: The Restaurant Bar Has Changed for the Worse

The VinePair Podcast: The Restaurant Bar Has Changed for the Worse

Ask a Wine Pro: What Is Solera Aging?

The VinePair Podcast: Can AI Write a Wine List? Should It?

The 2025 Next Wave Awards Finalists

Wine 101: Maryland Wine: A Chat With Leslie Frelow

Beer

The Founder of Grey Goose Launched an Energy Drink With… Lil Jon?

The Founder of Grey Goose Launched an Energy Drink With… Lil Jon?

Anheuser-Busch Drafts a Big New Player for Its Middle-Tier Power Game

Hop Take

Anheuser-Busch Drafts a Big New Player for Its Middle-Tier Power Game

9 Things You Should Know About Labatt, Canada’s Largest Brewery

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9 Things You Should Know About Labatt, Canada’s Largest Brewery

Finally, a Cocktail for Hazy IPA Lovers

Finally, a Cocktail for Hazy IPA Lovers

Hop Take

Busch Light Apple Is the McRib of Beer

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We Asked 11 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Macro Beer? (2025)

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Stop-Gap or Victory Lap? Jim Koch Is Back as Boston Beer’s CEO

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