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Cocktails

Why Are Wine & Cocktails Absent from Restaurant Criticism?

In an age when beverage programs have become an increasingly important part of a restaurant's identity, they remain curiously absent from restaurant reviews. Jordan Mackay gets to the heart of…

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  • illustration: James Carpenter
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Wine

The Myth of Sommelier Certification, Debunked

Despite common belief, "sommelier" is not a certification. It's a job. Carson Demmond explores what it means to be a sommelier and why an exam has nothing to do with…

  • story: Carson Demmond
  • illustration: James Carpenter
Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch
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Not Your Grandfather’s Blended Scotch

Long considered an afterthought among serious drinkers, the blended Scotch category is slowly becoming a hotbed for innovation.

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