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The U.S. Put Irish Whiskey Back on the Map. Now the Category Has to Evolve.

The Highest-Rated IPA in Every State (2025) [MAP]

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We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s the Biggest Red Flag at a Brewery Taproom? (2025)

Decoding the Most Common Ingredients in Functional Beverages

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VinePair Chats With Sommelier and Beverage Director Amy Racine on Uruguay Wine

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The 2025 Next Wave Awards

The 2025 Next Wave Awards

VinePair Podcast Network

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Can Wine Bars Handle Bar Crawls, and the Latest From the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection

Cocktail College

Cocktail College

The Cocktail College Podcast: The (Re)Gibson

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Heitz Cellar

Booze News

This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Wine Brands · This Massive Chart Shows Which Companies Own America’s Top Beer Brands · Everything We Know About Knob Creek 21 Year Old, the Brand’s Oldest Bourbon Yet · This New Breed of Pineapple Tastes Just Like a Piña Colada

Boston Beer Co. Still Can’t Shake Its ‘Beyond Beer’ Curse

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Boston Beer Co. Still Can’t Shake Its ‘Beyond Beer’ Curse

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Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink

Surfside Producer Sues AB InBev for Look-Alike Vodka Drink

Westward Whiskey Saved From Bankruptcy After Private Investors Purchase Assets

Westward Whiskey Saved From Bankruptcy After Private Investors Purchase Assets

Uncle Nearest Lender Argues That Additional ‘Comingled,’ Personally Owned Entities Should Be Added to Receivership

Uncle Nearest Lender Argues That Additional ‘Comingled,’ Personally Owned Entities Should Be Added to Receivership

Videos

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Ronan Duchêne Le May of Le Chene shares his favorite high low pairing, favorite wine list and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

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We had a blast celebrating our 2025 Next Wave Award winners last week 🏆 Now in its fifth year, the Next Wave Awards continue to celebrate the people and organizations creating community in their spaces, innovating in their fields, and revolutionizing drinks culture as we know it.Tap the link in our bio to learn more about the winners and their exceptional contributions to the drinks industry this year.

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Here is Tony nominee Julia Knitel (@juliaknitel) of Dead Outlaw on all of her favorite spots in New York City.

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Looking for NYC’s best wine spots? Annie Shi of Lei shares her favorite high low pairing, favorite wine list and more in this edition of Hidden Gems.

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Welcome to Bottle Battle, where wine experts go head to head in a blind tasting showdown. This week, Leo Bayless-Hall (Beverage Director, Rolo’s) and Diana Valhuerdi (Sommelier, Rezdora) face off. 🥂 Let the best blind taster win!Hit the link in our bio to watch the full episode.

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Here are three of the best spots to grab a drink in New York City this October ⭐Tap the 🔗 in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now — and check back each month for the updated map.

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Places, Please! 🎭 This week, actor and sommelier Libby Winters chats with Lena Hall (@lenarockerhall) about her favorite spots in the city. Take a look! Big thanks to @joymachinerecords for hosting us!

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What are the best bars in Tampa according to the folks who know best? Here’s where David Bradford of The Current Hotel drinks around the city.

Buying Guides

The 30 Best Zinfandels for 2025

The 30 Best Zinfandels for 2025

The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2025

The 20 Best Cognacs to Drink in 2025

The 10 Best California Chardonnays Under $50

The 10 Best California Chardonnays Under $50

Where to Drink in NYC

November 2025

Spirits

The VinePair Podcast: Brand Managers Can’t Market Just to Themselves

The Key to Dolores’s White Negroni? Tepache.

The Key to Dolores’s White Negroni? Tepache.

Canned Cocktails Have Been a Rare Drinks Industry Bright Spot. Where Do They Go From Here?

Canned Cocktails Have Been a Rare Drinks Industry Bright Spot. Where Do They Go From Here?

How a Niche Cuban Cocktail Helped Popularize Blanc Vermouth

How a Niche Cuban Cocktail Helped Popularize Blanc Vermouth

Are Cocktail Bars Content Creators Now?

How ‘the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’ Became… Just a Football Game (Officially)

The 10 Most Important American Single Malt Whiskeys Ever Released

The VinePair Podcast: Bourbon Is Gonna Be Fine

Wine

We Asked 16 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Overrated White Wine? (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 16 Wine Pros: What’s the Most Overrated White Wine? (2025)

Wine 101: Silver Oak

Wine 101: Silver Oak

We Asked 13 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Napa Wine? (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 13 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Underrated Napa Wine? (2025)

Should I Always Wait for the Somm to Pour My Wine at a Restaurant?

Should I Always Wait for the Somm to Pour My Wine at a Restaurant?

The VinePair Podcast: The Conversation Around Wine Additives Is Exhausting

The Unexpected Gameday Pairing You’ll Love: Honey Habanero Wings and Barefoot Pink Moscato

5 Standout Alternatives to Screaming Eagle, One of Napa’s Most Coveted Cult Wines

Ask a Sommelier: What Is a Wine Co-Op?

Beer

A Map of the Best Guinness Pours in New York City (2025)

A Map of the Best Guinness Pours in New York City (2025)

How Molson Coors Went From ‘Winning’ to Losing

Hop Take

How Molson Coors Went From ‘Winning’ to Losing

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated East Coast Brewery? (2025)

We Asked

We Asked 10 Brewers: What’s the Most Underrated East Coast Brewery? (2025)

The VinePair Podcast: Unpacking the 2025 Next Wave Awards

The VinePair Podcast: Unpacking the 2025 Next Wave Awards

The Highest-Rated Stout in Every State (2025) [MAP]

Hop Take

Maybe People Who Want to ‘Save Beer’ Should Learn Something About It First

Next Wave

Next Wave Awards Food & Beverage Program of the Year: Gus’ Sip & Dip

Next Wave

Next Wave Awards Brewer of the Year: Liz Nicol