The “Private Labels” Ruling Whiskey’s Black Market
Today’s most respectable whiskey groups are decorating their private-barrel selections with homemade stickers—and turning a huge profit.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: Lizzie Munro
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Why Eva Fricke Is a Symbol of the New German Wine
The rising star and a group of likeminded winemakers are shining a new light on Germany’s historic Rheingau region.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Markus Bassler
Ron Sheriff Makes A Lot of Martinis
The head bartender at Los Angeles’ iconic Musso & Frank has been serving cocktails for more than 30 years.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Dylan + Jeni
Hack Your Drink: Infused Finishing Sprays
Used in place of garnish, these easy-to-make tinctures can boost aromatics in a variety of cocktails.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Sex, Drugs and Mojitos: The Coffee Shop Story
The week of its closing, bartenders, managers, servers and celebrities look back on the legendary hangout’s wildest moments.
- story: Nathaniel Adams
- photo: Courtney Tight
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Everything you need to know about the low-alcohol cocktail movement, with recipes, interviews and more.
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At Majordōmo, a List that Smartly Navigates Wine’s Cultural Divide
What makes Richard Hargreave’s wine list one of the country’s most exciting, in 10 bottles.
- story: Jon Bonné
- photo: Molly Matalon
The Rum and Coke Revolution Is Here
Subtle upgrades to the lo-fi formula have brought the Cuba Libre back into the spotlight.
- story: Kara Newman
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Hidden Brewery Redefining American Lambic
Philadelphia’s Fermentery Form is quietly making some of the country’s most idiosyncratic sour beers.
- story: Justin Kennedy
- photos: Ted Nghiem
The Duty-Free Hunters
Whiskey collectors are flying thousands of miles out of their way for limited-edition Scotch—and never leaving the airport.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: PUNCH
A Guide to Smuggling Rare Amaro Back from Italy
Where to shop, what to look for and how to get it back in one piece.
- story: Brad Thomas Parsons
- photos: Lizzie Munro
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Why Is Everyone in Wisconsin Taking Shots of Angostura?
The state sells more Angostura per capita than any other—and it’s not because of their affinity for the Old-Fashioned.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Lizzie Munro
You Will Instagram This: Paddington Bear at PDT
How the taxidermy bear became the backdrop for countless selfies.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Instagram
Does Bordeaux Even Want to Change?
Outsiders are challenging the power structure that has defined Bordeaux’s Left Bank for more than a century. But is it enough?
- story: Jon Bonné
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Cocktail Top 40
A survey of the most popular cocktails at 40 bars from coast to coast.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Introducing The Mini Bar by PUNCH
All of your holiday gifting—in one handsome box set.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: PUNCH
This Is How You Drink Through Oaxaca
Oaxaca is the only place on earth where it’s possible to taste the true depth and diversity of mezcal. Here’s how to make the most of it in just 48…
- story: Michael Snyder
- photos: Felipe Luna