spirits
This Hawaiian Distillery Wants to Save the Islands' Sugarcane
KōHana Hawaiian Agricole Rum relies on heirloom cane that's on the brink of extinction.
When Ghosts Try to Kill You In Your Sleep
An investigation into Southeast Asian beliefs about sleep paralysis.
Norway Is Ultra-Restrictive on Buying Booze, and People Like It
The country is home to some of the happiest people in the world, so clearly it's doing something right.
How Alcohol Affects the Liver
This largest of internal human organs plays a central role in all metabolic processes. How many years of drinking does it take to cause liver damage? What are the symptoms of a bad liver? How are you supposed to keep your liver healthy? Read on for answer
How the Jalisco Highlands Are Reshaping Tequila’s Reputation
Terroir is just as important to tequila as it is to wine, and agave that grows at a high elevation produces a smoother tequila with more tropical flavors.
The Art of Drinking Mezcal Made from Wild Agave
As its name suggests, wild agave isn't cultivated like the plants used to make most of the mezcal out there—and drinking mezcal made from it is a whole new experience.
Meet the Scientist in Charge of Jägermeister’s Secret Recipe
"No, the world will never run out of Jägermeister."
LA's Arts District Is Swimming in Craft Vodka
The neighborhood has bucked the nation’s whiskey trend, with a number of distilleries putting out premium vodka.
The Trick to Surviving a Polish Vodka Party
“You drink like a woman,” my host growled. That was actually a compliment. Polish women are among the greatest drinkers in the world.
I Spent a Night Hunting for Ghosts. All I Found Were the Ruins of Suharto's New Order Regime
Indonesia is full of ghosts. But not all of them are the spirits of the deceased.