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Understanding Arak, an Ancient Spirit with Modern Appeal Arak, a liquor from the Levant with deep ties to Middle Eastern culture, may be one of the world's oldest spirits. But a new generation is stepping up. -
Spice Rack: 11 of our Top-Rated Ryes These rye whiskey producers are experimenting with 100% rye bottlings, using regional ingredients and aging in different types of barrels. -
Meet Sotol, the Spirit of Mexico It’s not Tequila, and it’s not mezcal. But this traditional Mexican spirit is showing up on shelves in the U.S. Here's what you've been missing. -
Poitin, Ireland’s Original Illegal Spirit, is Making a Comeback Ireland has long been associated with whiskey and Guinness. But another Irish spirit, poitin, is making a comeback after a ban that lasted over 300 years. -
Baijiu, the World's Most Popular Spirit You May Never Have Heard Of Vodka, whiskey, gin, rum and Tequila? They have a long way to go in order to reach the popularity of baijiu, the most consumed spirit on Earth. But what’s the story behind this fascinating Chinese liquor, and will it soon be coming to a bar near you? -
Meet Pechuga, the Mezcal Made with Raw Chicken Many Tequila drinkers have taken the plunge into the world of mezcal. But pechuga mezcal, a traditional style that includes raw chicken in the distillation process, remains little-known in the U.S. Take a chance and you'll taste a unique spirit unlike any other.