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Inside the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Why Over 2.7 Million Visitors Make the Trip Each Year A weekend in Kentucky can disappear fast if you don’t plan ahead. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail stretches across more than 60 distilleries, and the popular ones routinely book out weeks in advance.

The Gin and Tonic Is a Cocktail With a Storied History. Don’t Overlook Scotland’s Connection to the Classic The country’s scientists, doctors, merchants and distillers all played significant roles in transforming the simple combination that packs a complicated mythology. (Smithsonian Magazine)

Ancient shipwreck with 300 amphorae found off Italy could reshape views of Mediterranean wine trade Researchers believe the site could help trace trade and shipping patterns in the ancient Mediterranean. (Archeology News) Legendary 130-year-old wine, hidden by suspected Nazi sympathizers, unveiled after decades under castle floor Eight bottles

Employee Fraud to Real Estate Debt: Why 3 Popular Texas Alcohol Brands Just Declared Bankruptcy A number of independent alcohol producers have filed for bankruptcy this year, potentially signaling a deeper financial crisis in the industry. (Inc.) "We Have a Communication Problem," But It's Solvable | Wine&

Can the World Cup Help the U.S. Beer Industry Kick Its Slump? Bars and stores are uncertain if the soccer tournament will boost beer sales. Still, the maker of Budweiser and Michelob Ultra is going all in. (New York Times)

Hawaii is making roads out of fishing nets and plastic waste Researchers in Hawaii are testing whether washed up fishing nets and household plastic waste can be turned into road surfacing, as the state looks for new ways to deal with marine debris and pressure on landfill space. (Washington Post