How Tequila Geniuses Made the Best-Tasting Spirit I’ve Ever Had

How Tequila Geniuses Made the Best-Tasting Spirit I've Ever Had

Tequila is a much-maligned spirit here in the United States. Most of us think of it as something so nasty you need to do it in a shot with salt and lime so that you’ll taste it as little as possible, or take it mixed into an over-sweet margarita. All of that is changing.

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How Bourbon Gets Its Beautiful Flavor

How Bourbon Gets Its Beautiful Flavor

If there’s one thing the Gizmodo crew agrees on, it’s bourbon. Sweet liquid gold. It’s pretty much the classic American spirit, and it’s experiencing a massive boom at the moment. Whiskey producers are going to great lengths to keep up with demands. So we thought it was high time we took a look at how this delicate and beautiful creature is made. (Play the sexy music.)

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This Old Mill Hides a Beautiful Secret Stash of Alcohol [Video]

This old mill in Eigeltingen, Germany isn’t just a relic of an ancient past, it’s actually a fully functional distillery. Seriously. You might not believe it but behind those doors hides a beautiful stash of alcohol More »