The Macallan, a revered whisky producer in the Speyside region of the Scottish Highlands, set a record in 2015 when a six-liter Lalique crystal decanter of the distillery’s “M” single-malt scotch sold at auction in Hong Kong for $631,850. Six liters is the equivalent of eight regular bottles, so the price came out to $78,981 per bottle.

 

Did you know Kate Hudson is also in the wine business?

 

United Airlines passengers will no longer have to reach for their wallets if they ask for wine or beer on long-haul international flights. Not even in economy.

 

Cognac blended with moscato? A new style of pink port? And how about a mashup of sparkling white wine and vodka?

 

To the litany of changes being wrought by global warming, we may be able to add one more: where wine grapes can and can’t be grown.

 

Drinking isn’t just about kicking back and relaxing — it also can provide a window into another culture.

 
 
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