On Friday, a federal judge dismissed a class action lawsuit against Costco and its private label Kirkland Signature that alleged the “100% de agave” claims on its tequila bottles were fraudulent and ...

When enjoyed on its own, wine is one of life’s great delights. But sometimes, we stumble upon a wine and food combination so seamless, the meal becomes one continuous blissful experience. In order to ...

Vodka has long been the spirit of choice in the U.S. More recently, though, trending categories like tequila and bourbon have been on its tail, drawing attention from the neutral spirit. But despite ...

Bourbon is America’s whiskey. By definition, bourbon is at least 51 percent corn, produced in the United States, and has aged for some time in new, charred oak barrels (there is no minimum defined ...

Whiskey is an umbrella term for aged spirits made from cereal grains that can be produced anywhere in the world. All whiskeys use either corn, wheat, rye, oats, or barley, and many use a combination ...

Tequila means different things to different people. Whether you prefer your tequila neat, shot with a lime, in a Margarita, or enjoyed on the beach, it’s a spirit that’s easily enjoyed in many ...

One of the world’s most popular beer styles, lagers are the easy-drinking life of the party. Their characteristically “crisp” profile is a result of low and slow bottom-fermentation. (Ales, on the ...

Vodka’s popularity is undeniable. The clear spirit that can be distilled from just about anything, though most producers turn to grain or potatoes. While Russia and Poland made it famous, today it’s ...

The biggest difference between distilled gin and redistilled gin relates to the base alcohol. The former distills a lower-ABV fermented alcohol, which can be derived from grains, sugar beets, potatoes ...

For a list of most of the spirits you’ll actually encounter in your liquor store, head over here. But the list doesn’t stop there—here are some terms directly related to the production or consumption ...

This is VinePair’s Booze News Weekly Roundup, where we gather the hottest headlines and product releases every Friday for a snapshot of what’s happening in the beverage alcohol industry. This week, we ...

Carménère may be an acquired taste for some, but the often overlooked grape is worth getting to know. Originally a blending variety from Bordeaux, where it is almost non-existent today, the ...