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Wayne Curtis

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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NEW FRONTIER

The Race to Build a Cannabis Drink That Actually Tastes Good

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

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Spice it Up

A New Nutmeg Liqueur that Wants to Go Beyond Winter Drinks

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

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Two for One

Don’t Sleep on This Ground-Breaking Rye Whiskey Blend

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

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Trick or Treat

Boo! Spooky Cocktails Inspired by the Occult

Just in time for Halloween, we chatted with Allison Crawbuck and Rhys Everett, the authors of the new book, “Spirits of the Otherworld: A Grimoire of Occult Cocktails.”

Wayne Curtis

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New Life

The Genius Idea for Making Drinks with Smoke-Damaged Grapes

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

Wayne Curtis

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Whiskey Agriculture

Can Craft Spirits Save the Family Farm?

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

Wayne Curtis

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Signed, Sealed & Not Delivered

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

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

Wayne Curtis

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Drunk Texting: The Evolution of the Whiskey Glass Emoji

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

Wayne Curtis

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World Whisky

Pushing the Boundaries of Japanese Whisky

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

Wayne Curtis

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Cocktails & Fables

What the World Needs Now is… A Dive Bar

The new book “Cocktail Dive Bar,” by New Orleans bartender T. Cole Newton, captures the essence of a dive bar, whatever that might be.

Wayne Curtis

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