[BND] The Beverage Reader

Good Morning and Happy Saturday, it's January 24, 2025.

In Defense of Drinking Alone

Solo drinking is commonplace and often controversial. The Wall Street Journal's wine columnist and wine professionals weigh in.

Extravagant Cocktails Take Over 2026 as Bars Go Big on Experience

In 2026, cocktails are expected to get rather extravagant, as bars and restaurants look to appeal to various senses and so-called “maximalism.”