What’s Singular About American Single Malt?
A tasting of more than 20 expressions revealed that as the category expands, it's ever harder to define.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- photo: PUNCH
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Four New York Bartenders on What It Takes to Win
Friendly competition is second nature to the Saxon & Parole team.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Evan Sung
The Tricky Business of Ethical Mezcal
Niki Nakazawa and Max Rosenstock, the partners behind Neta, have created a new model for bringing the exploited Mexican spirit to market.
- story: Michael Snyder
- photo: Felipe Luna
The Problem With Pechuga
Many of Mexico’s mezcal producers are recognizing the marketability of pechuga. But is this a good thing?
- story: Noah Arenstein
- illustration: Nick Hensley
The Modern Bartender’s Top Shelf
We asked dozens of bartenders to reveal their go-to high-end spirits for mixing. Here’s what they had to say.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: PUNCH
The Bartender’s Well Has Changed
We asked more than two dozen bar professionals to reveal (and defend) their go-to well spirits. Here are their top picks.
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: Lizzie Munro
The Cocktail and Spirits Stories That Will Shape 2020
From bartender-branded liqueurs to New York’s newest rising drinks destination, the cocktail and spirits trends that will make a difference in 2020.
- story: Robert Simonson
- illustration: Rymie
A Year Without White Claw, and Other Drinking Resolutions
A handful of our favorite drinkers look back at 2019 to determine what they absolutely won't (and will) do again.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Aaron Bernstein
What Drink Trends Should Disappear in 2020?
This year saw the rise of piquette, foraged beers and White Claw. Which trends have what it takes to stick it out through the new year?
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Our 10 Most-Read Stories of 2019
From mastering the Amaretto Sour with Jeffrey Morgenthaler to exploring suburban New Jersey's secret bar scene, here's a look back at the most popular stories on PUNCH this year.
- story: Punch Staff
- photo: YouTube
You Will Instagram This: Drunk Santa
’Tis the season for sloppy American Kris Kringle cosplay.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photos: Instagram
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Four West Coast Bartenders on the Secret to Success
For Team “Too Fast for Love,” improvisation is essential.
- story: Punch Staff
- photos: Dylan + Jeni