The Newest Bartender Obsession: Mellow Corn
Previously unknown outside of Kentucky, Mellow Corn has become the latest bartender obsession—thanks, in large part, to its hokey label.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: MyBottleShop
Brazil Now Has a Flashy Museum Devoted to Cachaça
Salinas, Brazil, a small city a day’s drive north of Rio de Janeiro, just opened a beautiful new museum devoted to Brazil's national spirit, cachaça. Designed by Chilean architect Jô Vasconcellos,…
- story: Stephen Praetorius
The Making of Charleston’s Grand Marnier Craze
Thanks to one rowdy chef's evangelizing, Grand Marnier saw a heyday in 1990s Charleston. And though the orange liqueur is still linked to a uniquely Charlestonian way of drinking, its…
- story: Hanna Raskin
- illustration: Sem
Redefining What “Made in Hawaii” Means
The 50th state has had a complicated relationship with commercial agriculture for decades, but a crop of new spirits made from local produce is offering a fresh vision of what…
- story: Jennifer Fiedler
- photo: Robert Dawson
Unearthing China’s Ancient Terroir in Maotai
China's traditional grain spirit, baijiu, has evolved—mostly in obscurity—along a trajectory that has no Western equivalent. Derek Sandhaus travels to one of its most famous production zones to discover why…
- story: Derek Sandhaus
- photos: Kweichow Moutai + Derek Sandhaus
Back to the Land: Vermont’s Homegrown Spirits Boom
In an isolated corner of Vermont, the Northeast Kingdom was once a center for American industry. Now a cradle of agriculture and seasonal tourism, the region has harnessed its bounty…
- story: Jake Blumgart
- photo: Jan Cannon
What’s Behind the Cocktail World’s Obsession with Fireball?
To the surprise of purists, Fireball is beginning to wriggle out of its bro-shot shackles and into unexpected territory: the craft cocktail bar. Drew Lazor on what's behind the highbrow…
- story: Drew Lazor
- photo: Stephanie Barto
Here Are 10 Clever Vintage Booze Ads
Glamorous and witty advertisements for alcohol—whether we realize it or not—sometimes fuel our desire to stock up on specific bottles. The power of marketing, right? Liquor.com presents the 10 Best…
- story: Daniel Yeom
The Hotel Minibar Is Not Dead
A recent study showed a decline in hotel minibar sales across the country, a sure sign for many that the in-room service might be taking its last breath just four…
- story: Nevin Martell
- photo: Lisa Larson-Walker
Finding Terroir in the Water of Life
Eau de vie has long been considered a rustic peasant spirit unworthy of serious consideration. But a handful of small, progressive producers are showing that these fruit brandies are capable…
- story: Tess Bryant
- photo: Carley Botolin
