alcohol

Not Everyone Cheers Turkey's Move To Tighten Alcohol Rules

4:46am June 07, 2013

by Peter Kenyon

Among the many reasons for ongoing riots in Turkey: A recent law restricting the advertising and sale of alcohol. Secular Turks see the new rules as the latest effort by the ruling AK Party to impose religious values on the population.

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A bartender pours a beer at the Nomad Pub in Milwaukee, Wisc., in 2006.

Health & Safety

Binge Drinking Sticks Wisconsin With A Hefty Tab

9:47am March 16, 2013

Wisconsin has the highest number of binge drinkers in the nation, and they cost the state $6.8 billion in 2012.

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Brice from the Bubble Lounge in New York City demonstrates how to saber a bottle of champagne.

A Dramatic Way To Uncork The Bubbly: Use A Sword

9:07pm February 23, 2013

by Katherine Perry

The art of sabrage, or knocking open a bottle of Champagne with a sword, probably started during the time of Napoleon. A sword is handy but not necessary; a kitchen knife can also work, according to a Champagne expert.

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With too little distilled bourbon to meet demand, Maker's Mark is lowering the product's alcohol content from 90 to 84 proof.

Arts

Less Potent Maker's Mark Not Going Down Smoothly In Kentucky

7:58pm February 11, 2013

by Gabe Bullard

The distillery says it must lower its bourbon's alcohol content to meet demand. The company says consumers won't notice the change, but in bourbon country, Maker's Mark fans aren't too happy about the plan.

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