Few Americans know more about the tequila industry than David Grapshi, who has helped spearhead the category’s phenomenal growth in the United States. Grapshi thinks the traditional tequila-making trend is here to stay — here's why:More>>

The association of rum with relaxation and good times is rooted in two things: most rum is produced in warm climates and liquor companies often market their brands that way. But rum’s “vacation in a glass” reputation has evolved, with rum holding its place on menus year-round.More>>

Pernod Ricard USA is proud to announce that its portfolio of premium spirits brands has claimed the most Double Gold and Gold Medals combined at the prestigious 2012 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. More>>

Americans are rediscovering the simple elegance and wonderful complexity of Britain’s most famous export. In the event you missed the fanfare of initial release, the following are our choice of the most fascinating new gins that you likely haven’t heard of… yet:More>>

Why the sudden interest in mezcal? Loving mezcal is nothing new — it’s just that those inspired by the rustic and smoky Mexican spirit have kept it mostly to themselves until now.More>>

Once wrong (or maybe just premature), a bar prognosticator again tries to prove that soju/shochu/sochu has a place in cocktails and behind American bars. More>>

In Santa Monica, Bar Pintxo melds the Spanish love affair with gin and the American default gin-based drink, Gin & Tonic, to come up with a drink menu that offers many tweaks of the classic. More>>

The upcoming 2012 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show, to be held March 12-14 in Las Vegas, will feature a number of superior boutique spirit brands in the Emerging and Boutique Brands Pavilion on the show floor. Some of the entrants include:More>>

Offering your clientele a fresh array of spirits on your backbar is a proven tactic for bolstering beverage sales. There are more handmade, so-called boutique spirits from which to choose now on the market than ever before.More>>

In case you missed it, American whiskey is on a big, fat roll, but mescal isn't too far behind! Go beyond the simple pour and sip and mix up the single-spirit theme.More>>