The term “spirits” can refer to a lot of things: the stuff you’re not supposed to lose during hard times. Something cheerleaders are professionally obsessed with. The beings you negotiate ...

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Jan 13, 2025 · Americans sure do love their alcohol. According to a Gallup survey, an estimated 63 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 18 regularly consume alcohol — that’s over 165 …

Dec 1, 2021 · The publication of VinePair’s annual 50 Best Spirits list marks a special moment on our calendar. The collection represents the culmination of hundreds of bottles, tasted across …

Dec 4, 2024 · Check out the best spirits from previous years here! Since 2020, VinePair has released our annual ranking of the 50 best spirits of the year. Every iteration of this list has …

Read our guide to distilling to learn the primary ways liquor is made. Our intro explains how alcohol is made in plain English. Read it now!

Jan 9, 2025 · From booze-free spirits to ready-to-drink mocktails and functional beverages, here are the 23 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2025.

Mar 7, 2017 · The word "spirit" can mean many things, but one common usage is in an alcohol context. Here's how people started calling liquors spirits.

Dec 13, 2023 · Read on for VinePair's authoritative list of the best 50 spirits of 2023! These are 50 of the best spirits you can buy. See them all now!