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Officials emptying barrels of beer during Prohibition.

With Prohibition—which ran from January 17, 1920, to December 5, 1933—came language to describe everything from drinking establishments to the people who made booze to booze itself.

The dent (or “punt”) in the bottom of a wine bottle served an important function centuries ago, but it’s there for different reasons today.

So many people are overindulging on brunch mimosas that restaurants now have a vomit surcharge.

Not every woman wanted alcohol to be banned.

These daring dames ventured into the underworld of contraband liquor.

Grapes have a long agricultural history.

Wine grapes and table grapes are a huge agricultural asset. It's no wonder that the humble grape is among the world's largest fruit crops.

There are more than 500 pubs in the United Kingdom called The Red Lion. It all traces back to King James VI and I.

The Coppola Pizza WineLine wants to elevate your casual takeout dinner to a five-star experience.

As with regular toasts, it’s not clear exactly when, where, or why this custom began. But these days, most drinkers will cite one of two common reasons behind it.

The drink is only part of the experience.

The best bars in New York City are apparently better than the best bars in Los Angeles … and everywhere else.

Know the difference between the bubble waters.

They all sparkle. They all bubble. And they’re all water. But they're not interchangeable.

It's nearly summer—time to break out the salt and limes.

Before tossing out an old bottle of wine, use this test to determine its freshness.

Ads used to be cloaked in secrecy before the big game. A 2011 Star Wars spot changed all that.

Today's vintners are creating new wine notes with ancient techniques.

The use of amphorae is a callback to the past, anchoring modern wine drinkers to history.

Taylor Swift at Texas's AT&T Stadium during her 'Reputation' tour in 2018.

Calling all anti-heroes, heartbreak princes, and new romantics: This bar is for you (and every other Swiftie).

Tradition and culture have always played a deep role in Southern weddings.

A silver spoon won’t save your uncorked champagne, but this trick will.

If you’re at a New Year’s Eve party in Scotland, don’t be surprised if a guest leaves the house a few minutes before midnight just so that they can re-enter as the first footer after the bells.

It’s worth learning the difference between these spirits.

Fearless foodies and Velveeta fanatics should find a participating BLT restaurant stat.

Impress your guests with delicious cocktails without hiring a bartender.

Like a Keurig, the Bartesian cocktail maker allows you to expertly mix drinks such as margaritas, whiskey sours, mocktails, and more.

Fun fact: The Brooklyn Bridge has hidden wine cellars.

The empty vaults beneath the Brooklyn Bridge in New York were used to store wine a century ago.

If you need a rice vinegar substitute, reach for the rice wine vinegar—not the rice wine.

With a 328.59-carat bottle, Ley del Diamante is the most expensive tequila ever put on sale.

15 Words and Phrases Popularized During Prohibition

The Reason Wine Bottles Have Dents in the Bottom

San Francisco Eateries Are Enforcing a No-Puking Rule

Queens of Prohibition: The Wild Story of 8 Women Bootleggers, Moonshiners, and Rum Runners

13 Fascinating Facts About Grapes

The Reason So Many British Pubs Are Named ‘The Red Lion’

Want to Pair Wine With Pizza? The Francis Ford Coppola Winery Tipline Is Here to Help

The Slightly Morbid Reason We Tap Our Glasses on the Bar Before Doing a Shot

The 25 Best Bars in the U.S.

What’s the Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Sparkling Water?

11 Refreshing Facts About Margaritas

How to Tell If Your Bottle of Wine Has Gone Bad

Here’s Why Companies Release Their Super Bowl Ads Early

Amphorae Amore: Modern Winemakers Are Bringing Back an Ancient Tradition

Chicago’s Newest Pop-Up Is a Taylor Swift–Themed Break-Up Bar

Why Southern Couples Bury a Bottle of Bourbon One Month Before Their Wedding

How to Preserve Opened Champagne Without a Stopper

Ring in the New Year Like a Scot With First Footing—As Long as You Have Dark Hair

What’s the Difference Between Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon?

Calling All Cheese Fiends: Velveeta Martinis Are Here

This At-Home Cocktail Maker Will Make You Feel Like an Expert Bartender

The Brooklyn Bridge Contains Secret Wine Cellars

Rice Vinegar vs. Rice Wine Vinegar: What’s the Difference?

The World’s Most Expensive Tequila Will Set You Back $3.5 Million