Imbibe Magazine

JULY 2, 2025

Chances are their bottle selections have been thoroughly researched, tasted, and curated, with a staff ready to guide you to your next favorite bottle. Its wine club, Rox Box, offers 12 handpicked bottles via quarterly memberships. Here’s a cross-country tour of some of the best indie retailers in America.

Wine

Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Writing this feature in 2024, I’m tempted to recycle a similar piece I did on craft beer circa 2017. It’s not uncommon to say that the whiskey industry is five to seven years behind craft beer in terms of trends. These consumers increasingly prefer a handful of favorite bottles rather than experimenting across brands.

Whiskey

VinePair

MAY 9, 2024

But craft distilleries are in trouble. Founders are throwing in the towel; inventory and equipment are being sold off; and bottles that were once on shelves are disappearing. Attendees of the February convention for the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) say that a dark mood is simmering.

Craft Beer

VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Since the dawn of craft beer, bars have played a pivotal role in the boom of American brewing. Nowhere is this more true than at the more specialized spots: the beer bars, as we know them, with their thoughtful selections across tap lines and bottle lists, and their dedication to service, atmosphere, and education.

Beer

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2025

Spirit-free bars and bottle shops are popping up across the United States, and curious consumers can now peruse aisles of zero-proof spirits, wine, beer, and RTDs. But when his zero-proof inventory sold out opening week, he decided to lean into the spirit-free movement. The alcohol-free category continues to thrive.

Bottling

VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Without additional ado, here are 22 of the best new breweries to drop into your bucket list for the coming year in beer. Austin Mill Brewing Company Frankfort, Ohio Credit: Austin Mill Brewing Company This craft beer destination in Ross County transformed its historic grain mill property into a modern brewery.

Beer