No. 64 Nov/Dec 2016

Features

Sour Power

Brighten holiday drinks with the crisp flavor of winter citrus.

Holiday Gift Guide

Imbibe-approved gifts for everyone on your list. Read More »

Get Jolly

From spiced ales to super-fresh IPAs, holiday beers are the season’s best pours. Read More »

The Case of the Missing Merlot

Twelve years after Sideways, Merlot is still largely overlooked— can it recover? Some signs point to “maybe.” Read More »

Made in the Shade

Grown under cover, gyokuro tea steps into the light. Read More »

Cuba Libre

As U.S.-Cuba relations thaw, Americans are packing their bags for Havana. How has Cuba’s capital weathered a half-century of embargo and isolation? Read More »

Departments

Uncorked

Five chai blends, date cocktails, anatomy of the New York Sour, and behind the scenes with handmade-goods purveyor The Commons.

Behind the Bar

Paying homage to the past has always been in style.

Taste Test

Spiced rum finally grows up.

Gear

Quality burr grinders for your morning cup.

Elements

Bringing the virtues of Barolo Chinato to the cocktail glass. Read More »

Characters

Bartender Doug Quinn is right at home in the spotlight.

Mix It Up

Make your holidays extra decadent with this dreamy drinking caramel.

Scene Scout

Brewer Todd Crowell on where to drink in Missoula, Montana.

Cravings

Crab soaks up the flavors of beer and wine. Read More »

Quench

A legendary bar keeps a tony Boston neighborhood real. Read More »

Bonus Articles

Wines to Have on Your Radar

Sommeliers weigh in on the wines you should be drinking now. Read More »

A Guide To Japanese Green Tea

If you like matcha, you might find a new favorite here. Read More »

Havana By The Frame

Cuba’s drinking capital is a feast for the eyes. Read More »

What American Bartenders Can Learn From Cuba

Bartenders reflect on their travels through Cuba. Read More »

History Lesson: The Cuba Libre Cocktail

Discover the story behind the iconic cocktail’s name. Read More »

Doug Quinn's Rules of Etiquette

Bartender Doug Quinn explains his approach to hospitality and the deeper truth behind the “Quinn’s Laws.” Read More »

10 To Try: Holiday Beers

From Sierra Nevada’s Celebration to Great Lakes Beer Christmas Ale, we’ve rounded up some of the season’s best brews. Read More »

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