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New Jersey’s 3BR Is Making Carbon-Negative Vodka … from Peas

At their state’s first carbon-neutral distillery, two brothers are tapping into their family’s history, bringing a pea-based spirit out of Soviet times and into the 21st century.

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More Ways to Measure Alcohol in Spirits

There are multiple ways to accomplish the critical task of measuring alcohol content in the distillery. Here are four newer methods that are gaining popularity.

S&D Podcast Episode 22: Spirits & Distilling Year in Review Special

Hosts Sydney Jones and Molly Troupe recount some of the most intriguing and thought-provoking episodes of the past year, discuss developments such as the American Single Malt designation, and look toward what 2025 has in store.

Mexican Gins Combine European Tradition and Local Flavor

Distillers south of the border are tapping into a diverse palette of botanical flavors to create uniquely Mexican expressions.

“A Term of Art”: Examining the Marketing of “Moonshine”

Industry members weigh in on the word “moonshine,” its evolving meaning in the American distilling world, and the propriety of using it on legally produced spirits.

Holiday Cocktails To Keep Your Spirits Bright

Whether whimsical or warming, festive cocktails can be a great addition to winter celebrations.

S&D Podcast 21: David Fisher of Sydney’s Archie Rose Distilling Prizes Independence and Balance

The senior spirits blender at Sydney's award-winning Archie Rose shares his perspectives on sensory analysis, blending, and producing distinctive spirits with Australia’s ingredients and climate.

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Casks and Craft: Exploring Barrel Size for Whiskey Maturation

While smaller vessels can speed up certain types of aging reactions, the results are uneven among different aspects of maturation. Let’s look closer at what’s happening inside those barrels.

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Found Flavor: How and Why to Forage for Your Spirits

Spirits that feature foraged ingredients offer unique flavors while appealing to locally minded drinkers.

Delta Dirt Is Creating Change—and Award-Winning Spirits

This Arkansas farm distillery infuses its award-winning spirits with a family history and hometown heroism, earning it a national spotlight.