Alcohol

Refresh for Passover: Holiday sets and precise cooking and serving tools

Ahead of the 2026 Passover shopping season – a roundup of products for the holiday, from cooking and serving tools to care sets and bedding.

The roso MONO roaster, 129 NIS instead of 599 NIS.
 Assorted bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Israeli rabbis urge Jews to limit alcohol consumption on Purim due to Iran war

The White Rabbit Brewery in Tel Aviv made the first beer brewed with Israeli grown hops. They were from Moshav Odem on the Golan Heights.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer

150-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider

Hundred-fifty-year-old bottle unearthed in Utah may contain alcoholic apple cider


Hail to the ancient world: A look at the rich wine tradition of Armenia

Now I will be looking out for other Armenian wines. After all, wine is armchair tourism. Uncork a bottle of Armenian wine, and you are already halfway to Armenia. 

 Karas wine, a popular wine brand from Armenia.

Independence Day 2025: The top Israeli beers for your barbecue

Certain beers go better with certain foods – even at a barbecue. Here's what Israeli beers you should drink this Independence Day.

 An illustrative image of Israelis gathering around a grill for an Independence Day barbecue.

The most prestigious Glenfiddich Single Malt has landed in Israel

Glenfiddich Grand Château 31 wants to be the crown jewel of your liquor cabinet.

 Glenfiddich Grand Château 31

From garage to greatness: The rise of Israel's Lewinsohn Winery

Lewinsohn Winery has changed from a rather shy, bashful, secretive winery into one of the most active, sought-after wine venues, producing 40,000 to 50,000 bottles a year – but it is still 'family'.

 IDO LEWINSOHN, Master of Wine, owner-winemaker of Lewinsohn Winery.

Scottish time machine, American pickup truck: Whiskey and gin that pour themselves

Jack Daniel’s and Hendrick’s have taken decades of craftsmanship and tradition, given the glass bottle a little shake, and landed limited editions here—bringing both life and a toast to life.

 Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret

Drop star: The mixologist shaking up Café Europa

Osnat Gueta climbed to the second floor of Café Europa to taste the cocktails of Yegor Pereuzenko. Now, we want to try them too.

 Café Europa

Rejoice and celebrate with quality alcohol: Ouzo infused with 15 botanical ingredients

With more than 15 botanical ingredients, including organic anise, green cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more—meet the ouzo considered one of the finest in the world.

 Ouzo Plomari Adolo

Bar 22: A hip bar at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel - review

Bar 22 is a great place for a date night or a girls’ night out. I already texted my Ladies Who Drink and suggested we hold our next birthday celebration there.

 Bar 22 at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem.

Purim 2025: Cocktail recipes for the festive holiday

Erica Schachne and Jonathan Feldstein each provide a recipe for a cocktail for the holiday of Purim.

 Spritzes spell party on the Aperol boat, docked in Venice.

Terra Uma: The Israeli start-up treating PTSD through therapeutic wine-making

Tomer Weinberg discovered that when he was around wine, anxiety, fear, and tension dissipated as if by a miracle. And if the winemaking process could help him, it could also help others.

 Participants in Terra Uma's vinotherapy for PTSD are seen making their own wine and placing their own personal artwork on the barrels.