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The Flex Wine Bottles of 2026, According to 16 Sommeliers

Liz Provencher

20 of the Best Dive Bars in New York City

The Surprising Origin Story of the Jell-O Shot

We Asked

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails? (2026)

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Meet the AAPI Chefs and Winemakers Headlining the Upcoming AAPI Food & Wine: NYC

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The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Recapping a Newsy February: Four Roses Sells, Wineries Close, and Napa NIMBYism Continues

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: Pouring Ribbons

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Shafer Vineyards

Booze News

Heaven Hill Launches Limited-Edition 13-Year-Old Bourbon to Honor Closure of Historic Deatsville Campus · Bank of America Report: Alcohol Sales at Bars Trend Upward, While At-Home Drinking Slides · Black Cask, Johnnie Walker’s First Permanent Release in 15 Years, Fuses Scotch and Bourbon · U.S. Census Report Shows Wine and Beer Exports Collapsed by $472 Million in 2025

BuzzBallz, BeatBox, and Cutwater, Oh My! Why We Can’t Get Enough of Boozy RTDs

Olivia White

BuzzBallz, BeatBox, and Cutwater, Oh My! Why We Can’t Get Enough of Boozy RTDs

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Bank of America Report: Alcohol Sales at Bars Trend Upward, While At-Home Drinking Slides

Bank of America Report: Alcohol Sales at Bars Trend Upward, While At-Home Drinking Slides

U.S. Census Report Shows Wine and Beer Exports Collapsed by $472 Million in 2025

U.S. Census Report Shows Wine and Beer Exports Collapsed by $472 Million in 2025

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, a Potential Win for the U.S. Alcohol Industry

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs, a Potential Win for the U.S. Alcohol Industry

Videos

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Where should you go after the Eagles win big in Philly? Jillian Moore, Bar Manager at My Loup knows, and she is sharing a comprehensive collection of the best places to eat and drink on this new episode of Bartender’s Guide to Philadelphia! 🦅🍻

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We finally made it to Philly! And not a moment too soon because the Philly bar scene is one of the best kept secrets in the Northeast. Our first stop on the tour was Middle Child Clubhouse, home to probably the best breakfast sandwich in Philly (sorry, we had to say it), as well as a vibrant bar program spearheaded by Beverage Director and GM, Brandon Thrash. Brandon is offering all the best spots in Philly, so be sure to watch every minute of our new Bartender’s Guide to Philadelphia! 🍻🦅

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Here are three of our favorite spots in we went in NYC this month ❄️ Hit the link in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now.

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Bar Kabawa Head Bartender Pepper Stashek is giving you all the insider insight you need for a perfect night out in New York City (and the best place for breakfast in the morning). Get ready to drink like a bartender and be sure to visit Pepper at @barkabawa for some of the very best daiquiris in NYC! 🍹

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The infamous PJ Adzima reveals all the best places to go before, after, and after after a show in the Theatre District. Don’t miss this Broadway producer and performer’s list of must-visits on this new installment of Places Please! 🎭

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Find out where Cody Pruitt (@codycpruitt), owner of @libertinenyc and @chateauroyalenyc wines, dines, and even procures his more rare bottles of wine in this new episode of Hidden Gems. 💎

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An easy way to boost cocktail-making confidence and add a creative edge is with garnishes. Here’s how NYC Bartender Ben Hopkins (@benhopkinsbenhopkins) makes a citrus coin.

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Alex Kveton from @therockwellplace is about to reveal the MOST SLEPT ON breakfast sandwich in all of New York City. Stay tuned and discover some other expert-level picks on this episode of Bartender’s Guide to New York City.

Buying Guides

The 10 Best Pinot Grigios Under $25

The 10 Best Pinot Grigios Under $25

The 30 Best Bourbons for 2026

The 30 Best Bourbons for 2026

The 30 Best Rieslings for 2026

The 30 Best Rieslings for 2026

Where to Drink in NYC

February 2026

Spirits

9 Bartenders Share Their Favorite 3-Minute Cocktails to Make at Home

9 Bartenders Share Their Favorite 3-Minute Cocktails to Make at Home

To Toast or Not to Toast: When Did Cheersing Become Uncool?

To Toast or Not to Toast: When Did Cheersing Become Uncool?

6 of the Best Methods for Making Spicy Cocktails, According to Bartenders

6 of the Best Methods for Making Spicy Cocktails, According to Bartenders

8 Little-Known Regional Spirits From Around the World

8 Little-Known Regional Spirits From Around the World

Bartenders Reveal the Weirdest Martini Orders They’ve Heard

The Buildout Podcast: Shinji’s

We Asked

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Best ‘Panic-Order’ Cocktail?

How Yamazaki Became a Cult Japanese Whisky

Wine

Wine 101: Chateau Montelena Part I

Wine 101: Chateau Montelena Part I

6 Alternatives to Clos Rougeard, the Loire Valley’s Most Coveted Cabernet Franc

6 Alternatives to Clos Rougeard, the Loire Valley’s Most Coveted Cabernet Franc

We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which Napa Cab Is Worth the Splurge?

We Asked

We Asked 9 Sommeliers: Which Napa Cab Is Worth the Splurge?

The VinePair Podcast: Is Wine BTG Broken? If So, Can It Be Fixed?

The VinePair Podcast: Is Wine BTG Broken? If So, Can It Be Fixed?

Need To Know

7 Things You Should Know About Rombauer, One of California’s Most Iconic Chardonnays

10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Burgundy

Good Wines

6 of the Best Sauvignon Blancs From Austria (and Slovenia)

The VinePair Podcast: Should Wineries Prioritize Urban Tasting Rooms?

Beer

As BrewDog’s Rise-and-Fall Story Nears a Befitting End, ‘Punks’ Are Left Holding the Bag

Hop Take

As BrewDog’s Rise-and-Fall Story Nears a Befitting End, ‘Punks’ Are Left Holding the Bag

The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery

The Value Meal Comes to the Brewery

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 10 Beer Pros: What’s the Most Overrated Beer Style? (2026)

Heineken’s Global Layoffs Come at a Crossroads for Its U.S. Business

Hop Take

Heineken’s Global Layoffs Come at a Crossroads for Its U.S. Business

The Buildout Podcast: Clover Club

We Asked

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated Beer? (2026)

What Happened to America’s Commuter Bar Cars?

We Asked

We Asked 19 Bartenders: What Makes a Perfect First-Date Bar?