Articles filed under Beverages
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Women take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industryJun 03, 2026 6:45 am - A growing number of women have become leaders inside the traditionally male-dominated whiskey industry, which has not always welcomed outsiders. Increasingly, women are launching their own brands and finding new ways to innovate in distilling and blending at a time when more women are drinking whiskey.
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For authenticity, look to the wines of GeorgiaJun 03, 2026 6:15 am - For those looking for authenticity in their wine drinking, there’s not much more authentic than the wines of Georgia and its Caucasus Mountains, the birthplace of wine production.
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Limoncello, coconut oil and tequila combine for a margarita with tropical notesJun 02, 2026 6:30 am - Food writer J.M. Hirsch has a refreshing twist on the classic margarita in his book “Freezer Door Cocktails.” This version was inspired by a cocktail at Bitter and Twisted in Phoenix.
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What’s the best lime seltzer? 15 top-selling brands rankedMay 20, 2026 5:29 am - Nailing a natural lime taste is apparently tough business. But testers found enough consensus in an epic fizz-a-thon to name a winner — and to help shoppers decide which brands might line up with their own preferences. Here are the waters that bubbled to the top, and those that simply fell flat.
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A little luxury, and other reasons to decant wineMay 06, 2026 5:36 am - Once, every wine needed decanting; today, not so much. But in exchange for convenience, are we giving up pleasure?
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See how mezcal is made in MexicoApr 28, 2026 5:03 am - Mexico’s agave spirit mezcal is still produced much as it has been for generations. The work is slow and physical, guided by knowledge passed down within Indigenous families.
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Aldi’s wine selection is surprisingly good. Here are 6 bargain bottles to try.Apr 15, 2026 5:26 am - When you shop for wine at Aldi, you’re choosing from labels that aren’t sold anywhere else. It can be a mixed bag, but if you choose carefully, you can find solid options at excellent prices.
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Three lively, chillable wines to welcome springApr 01, 2026 5:07 am - With spring on the calendar and occasionally in the air, here are three lively, chillable and delicious wines to celebrate the season.
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Trying to save money on wine? Rethink the second-cheapest bottle.Mar 10, 2026 5:17 am - Many people have long approached wine lists in an identical way: They reflexively order the second-least-expensive glass or bottle. It’s easy to understand why this strategy has generations of adherents, but do those second-from-the-bottom selections actually offer reliable value?
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Where wine and (pop) culture meetMar 04, 2026 5:43 am - One way to choose wine is in exploration of wine’s role in human culture. It may be in art or politics or even involve the biggest pop star in the known universe. Here are some examples of wine and our culture, a unique union of man, plant and planet.