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Wayne Curtis is the author of And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails and writes about spirits and cocktails for many publications.

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The Race to Build a Cannabis Drink That Actually Tastes Good

NEW FRONTIER

Companies around the country are experimenting with a variety of methods and ingredients to find the perfect recipe for a delicious cannabis concoction.

Wayne Curtis | Published Mar 05, 2022

A New Nutmeg Liqueur that Wants to Go Beyond Winter Drinks

Spice it Up

The secret to Myris Liqueur is nutmeg harvested by a cooperative farm in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Find out more about this brand that hopes to add a new flavor to classic cocktails.

Wayne Curtis | Published Jan 11, 2022

Donā€™t Sleep on This Ground-Breaking Rye Whiskey Blend

Two for One

George Dickel and Leopold Bros. have joined forces to put out a limited-edition rye whiskey blend. Find out more about this fascinating and delicious whiskey.

Wayne Curtis | Published Dec 15, 2021

Boo! Spooky Cocktails Inspired by the Occult

Trick or Treat

Just in time for Halloween, we chatted with Allison Crawbuck and Rhys Everett, the authors of the new book, ā€œSpirits of the Otherworld: A Grimoire of Occult Cocktails.ā€

Wayne Curtis | Published Oct 29, 2021

The Genius Idea for Making Drinks with Smoke-Damaged Grapes

New Life

Distillers are coming up with creative ways to use California wine grapes ruined by the smoke of wildfires.

Wayne Curtis | Published Oct 04, 2021

Can Craft Spirits Save the Family Farm?

Whiskey Agriculture

A number of farmers across the country are building distilleries and producing liquor to help bolster their bottom line.

Wayne Curtis | Published Sep 23, 2021

Return to Sender: The Saga of the U.S. Post Office & Booze

Signed, Sealed & Not Delivered

For more than a century, itā€™s been illegal to ship liquor through the U.S. mail. Will this soon change?

Wayne Curtis | Published Sep 14, 2021

Drunk Texting: The Evolution of the Whiskey Glass Emoji

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The fascinating story behind this popular emoji and the push for more drinking-inspired emojis.

Wayne Curtis | Published Aug 06, 2021

Pushing the Boundaries of Japanese Whisky

World Whisky

Meet the new Japanese whisky brand that is trying to shake up the category with a focus on transparency and innovation.

Wayne Curtis | Published Jul 27, 2021

What the World Needs Now isā€¦ A Dive Bar

Cocktails & Fables

The new book ā€œCocktail Dive Bar,ā€ by New Orleans bartender T. Cole Newton, captures the essence of a dive bar, whatever that might be.

Wayne Curtis | Published Jun 21, 2021

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