Alcohol
A ‘Smart’ Wine Bottle Could Solve China’s Fake Alcohol Problem
A printed electronics company has developed what it claims is the world’s first “smart" wine bottle. The bottle detects whether factory seals have been broken and can communicate wirelessly with smartphones.
Chartreuse Is a Monk's Secret Formula to Long Life
Father Michael Holleran—an American monk who oversaw the production of 400-year-old Chartreuse liqueur by the Carthusian Order in France—says that the traditions of alchemy, distilling, and the search for the Holy Grail are all inextricably linked.
This Bar Lets You Drink Beer Straight from the Tank
Last month, the UK's first tank beer bar opened in London. Dispensing beer directly into the glass from specialised tanks, "tank beer" is seen by many brewers as the only way to ensure freshness.
What It's Like to Be a Blackout Drunk
Sarah Hepola, author of 'Blackout,' on the paranoia, fun, and pain of drinking so much you wipe out your memory.
Watch a Kenyan Official Almost Blow Himself Up with 10 Tons of Bootleg Liquor
Reminder: Alcohol plus fire equals boom. A Kenyan governor learned the hard way that blowing up liquor will get you more bang than you bargained for.
Your Adolescent Binge-Drinking Has Ruined Your Brain Forever
Put down your cocktails, kids: A recent study has examined the link between exposure to alcohol during adolescence and its effect on both learning and memory.
British People Would Rather Get Drunk at Home Than the Pub
According to a new study, only 23 percent of Brits still visit the pub on a frequent basis, with 52 percent preferring to host gatherings at home over a pub or bar. Party poopers.
The Best Ice Cream Gets You a Little Drunk
Enjoy the best of both worlds: Buckfast—a.k.a. creepy fortified wine that's known for its affiliation with violent crime—and homemade frozen desserts.
Liverpool Is Staging a Gin and Tonic Revolution
With a growing number of dedicated gin bars and a small batch distillery intent on building the foundations of a “gin revolution,” Liverpool bartenders are making the classic gin and tonic their own.
The Latest Victim of the California Drought Is Beer
California is home to a wealth of amazing craft breweries. The problem? Beer is 95 percent water and the state is literally drying up.
How to Drink Like Your Grandparents and Enjoy It
Yes, all grandmas are different, and some don't even drink. But these cocktails—Pimm's Cups and wine spritzers—are for old people, or at least the old at heart.