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Tall Boxes

This novel take on the brandy Old-Fashioned comes from Jim Meehan's now-shuttered Chicago bar, Prairie School.

story: Talia Baiocchi
photo: Hillary Higgins

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Sakura Colada

This equally refreshing and decadent drink marries the botanicals of gin with kirsch, coconut milk and red bean paste.

story: Frances Yackel
photo: Lizzie Munro

Spirits

The Best Armagnacs for Sipping Under $100

Often bolder in profile, Armagnac has benefitted, in many ways, from being the in the shadow of the France’s far more tony grape brandy, Cognac.

story: Punch Staff
photo: Lizzie Munro

Cocktails

A Bar Program Aimed at Fighting Inequality

How one Louisville distillery is tackling the bar world’s diversity problem.

story: Robert Simonson
photo: The Ideal Bartending School

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Daily News: The Unbreakable Champagne Bottle, Blue Wine in the U.S.

Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Gik, the controversial Spanish blue wine, is now available for pre-order in the U.S. - As part of their exploration…

story: Chloe Frechette

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Daily News: A New Wave of American Brandy, Rick Astley’s Beer

Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - Italy's Franciacorta producers are hoping that an indigenous grape will be the key to withstanding climate change. - Munchies joins…

story: Chloe Frechette

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Daily News: Powdered Craft Beer, Pot-Infused Wine

Your daily dose of news and happenings from around the drink-o-sphere: - T Magazine examines the allure of natural wines as they garner attention from top-tier restaurants nationwide. - Christoph Keller,…

story: Chloe Frechette

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Brandy Flip

The spiritous companion to the classic Sherry Flip is a classic combination of whole egg, brandy and sugar, shaken to a frothy head and garnished with fresh nutmeg.