Spirit of Peace
Aquavit calms the stormy waters swirling between gin and vodka.
High-Proof, Spirited Gifts
Liquors that will surprise and delight.
Feats of Strength at the Cocktail Competition
Tasting 150 liquors in two days at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
All-American Drunk
This week’s mission: category-defying light rum and spiced apple schnapps from the Midwest.
10 Recipes Using Vodka
Have your way with vodka, from cocktails to dinner and dessert.
Absinthe-Minded
Sure, the spirit is legal. But will it matter?
Stocking the Minimalist Kitchen
Ban clutter: All you need are these 10 basic tools.
The Cocktail Staycation
Armchair travel is a lot more fun with a few drinks.
Youth Culture
Unaged tequila is considered by many aficionados to be the best way to enjoy the spirit because the longer tequila sits in a barrel, the more it tastes like oak or charcoal and the less it tastes like the agave plant it was made from.
From Me to You
Your host and hostess deserve your thanks.
10 Holiday Confections
Cookies, candies, and cakey things to give or be given.
Snackie Cakes
Our own versions of cellophane-wrapped classics allow you to make your own old-fashioned treats.
Tasting Barolo Chinato
Take Barolo, add spice, and savor.
Advantage Spain
Navarra rosados can play with the best French rosés.
Stuff I Screwed Up
Looking back on my bad advice.