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Is ‘English Single Malt’ Really a Threat to Scotch?

Is ‘English Single Malt’ Really a Threat to Scotch?

What’s in a name? A hell of a lot if you’re a devotee of single malt Scotch whisky. A new proposal from English distillers for

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Why Bhutan’s First-Ever Domestic Wine Is Such a Big Deal

Why Bhutan’s First-Ever Domestic Wine Is Such a Big Deal

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No Longer a Punchline, Merlot Is Shining Bright Around the Globe

No Longer a Punchline, Merlot Is Shining Bright Around the Globe

Still haunted by that line from Sideways? It's time to let it go. We're showcasing the stunning, complex Merlots from top winemakers that will make you a believer again.

Wine Meets Weed on Mendocino’s Cannabis Trail

Wine Meets Weed on Mendocino’s Cannabis Trail

California wine travel is getting a new twist. Explore Mendocino's "cannatourism" scene, where vineyards and cannabis are coming together to redefine the region.

It’s the Summer of Dry Spanish Whites, and Godello Is the Star

It’s the Summer of Dry Spanish Whites, and Godello Is the Star

Think Albariño is the only Spanish white that matters? Think again. Meet Godello, the complex, food-friendly grape that's about to become your new summer go-to.

This Rum-Spiked Vegan Carrot Cake Is an Easter Must

This Rum-Spiked Vegan Carrot Cake Is an Easter Must

Carrot cake has both dedicated fans and hardcore haters, but we guarantee you've never had it like this before.

In Defense of the Pastry Stout

In Defense of the Pastry Stout

Have pastry stouts officially jumped the shark? We investigate whether these saccharine, over-the-top brews are a relic of craft beer excess or a trend that's here to stay.

This ‘Crushable Yet Complex’ Mezcal Cocktail Is the Marg’s Trendy Cousin

This ‘Crushable Yet Complex’ Mezcal Cocktail Is the Marg’s Trendy Cousin

Ready for an upgrade from the margarita? Meet its cool, smoky cousin: the Mezcalita. This simple, four-ingredient cocktail is taking over summer, and we've got the must-have recipe.

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