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As November approaches, our thoughts turn to turkey — and not just for Thanksgiving dinner. With a history that dates as far back as 1867, Wild Turkey ranks among Kentucky’s oldest distilleries. This iconic American brand got its name after a distillery executive shared his bourbon with friends on an annual hunting trip for —…

The Sauvignon Blanc section at any local wine shop is typically dominated by just a few countries, each with its own star producers and usual-suspect growing regions that monopolize attention (often well deserved). But for every big name, there are so many others that deserve their due — and they usually come with less demand…

There are some general rules of thumb to follow when contemplating whether to sign an open letter. It’s always a good idea to get a sense of who the other cosigners are, at least at the outset, lest you put yourself on a list of self-important doofuses, intellectual charlatans, and/or former associates of Jeffrey Epstein.…

After hundreds of cocktails, countless techniques, and one unforgettable journey through the art of mixology, “Cocktail College” is closing the tab. For our final session, we’re doing something a little different: Tim is stepping into the guest seat to share his personal Martini recipe and reflect on what makes the Martini such an iconic cocktail.…

In the past, being a regular at a bar or restaurant brought a fair amount of cultural cache. But now, it seems like the incentive to become a regular has all but disappeared. There are dozens of hot new places opening every month that social media encourages you to try and sometimes, the hospitality for…

If you like stirred and boozy classics like Negronis and Manhattans, chances are you’ve had Carpano Antica Formula. The Italian-born beverage is widely considered the world’s first-ever sweet vermouth — and now it’s a fixture at bars all around the world. First invented in 1786 in Turin by Antonio Benedetto Carpano, the sweet vermouth is…

As far as wine is concerned, Spottswoode is one of the oldest estates in Napa Valley. But it didn’t even begin as a winery; it began as a summer home that happened to have vineyards. Over the course of several decades, the property changed hands numerous times, eventually ending up in the possession of the…

Sonoma made its mark in the U.S. winescape with Pinot Noir. In the 1970s, winemakers noticed that the region’s cooler pockets were ideal for growing the thin-skinned, delicate grape. Over time, growers moved away from Cabernet and Zinfandel to explore the potential of Pinot Noir and found it very suitable for the climate. From there,…

Malbec from Argentina is one of the great wine success stories of the last few decades, so much so that few people realize that the red variety is originally from the south of France, where it is the main grape of Cahors and a minor player in Bordeaux. As Malbec came to define Argentine wine,…