Alcohol

Suspected methanol contamination prompts Israel's travel advisory for Brazil

Israel urges citizens in Brazil to drink only sealed wine or beer after reports of toxic methanol in some alcohol under investigation.

A bottle of Methanol, a hazardous substance; illustrative.
MOLLY BLOOM’S – a Tel Aviv tradition

Tel Aviv’s celebrated Irish hub Molly Bloom’s hits 25 years

ICONIC VIEWS from the World of Wine (WOW) cultural district, sitting among the ancient Port Lodges of Vila Nova de Gaia.

Wine Talk: Wine, culture, and Porto

Like good French cuisine, real cognac is not meant to dazzle in a moment – but to accompany a process

When tradition meets innovation: The forces driving the world’s most decorated cognac brand


Wine Talk: Port royalty

The Fladgate Partnership, such a symbol of stability over centuries, has now made breathtaking initiatives to shake up the staid atmosphere of Port.

TAYLOR’S PORT has some of the finest quality, most beautiful vineyards in the Douro Valley.

Whisky Live 2025: showcasing the best of Israeli spirit

The lively event celebrated whiskies from around the world with workshops and taste testing, set in a hall that also allowed participants to lounge and savor their glass or dine on barbecued meats.

LOCH LOMOND’S distillery at the Whisky expo.

Wine Talk: I am in heaven

I heartily recommend a visit to this little haven of heaven on Earth. All the wonders of the Douro shine at this well-run estate.

SPACE-AGE winery with a wooden roof.

Wine Talk: Red passion

The Campari recipe is strictly secret, so much so that we have no real idea of the ingredients. There is always speculation, but much of it is fake news.

MINI BOTTLE of Camparisoda: Founded in 1932 and still going strong

The single malt that doesn’t try to impress – but always excites

Some single malts speak of strength, others of smokiness – but this one tells of soft waters, tall stills, and a magical garden that has bloomed since 1840.

The Glen Grant distillery

When tradition meets innovation: The forces driving the world’s most awarded cognac brand

A journey between ancient wooden cellars and designed bottles: Courvoisier is much more than a drink – it is a language of elegance, tradition, and 200 years of French precision.

Like good French food, real cognac is not meant to astonish in a moment – but to accompany a process

Wine Talk: Dark and lively Guinness

Just as it was thought that bitters and stouts were in terminal decline, Guinness has, within a few years, pirouetted, been rejuvenated, and suddenly become the chosen beer of a young generation.

THE ICONIC Guinness Gates of Rainsford Street in Dublin

Police use underage operative to expose Eilat businesses for selling alcohol to minors

According to the statement, four businesses sold alcohol to a minor who was working with the Southern District Police in Eilat under their Youth Division.

 The Israeli police pointing towards the inside of a car.

Kuwait arrests 67 after illegally-produced alcohol kills 23

Kuwait bans the import or domestic production of alcoholic beverages, but some are manufactured illegally in secret locations that lack safety standards, exposing consumers to the risk of poisoning.

(Illustrative) A police officer stands guard at the entrance of Bahrain Sunni Grand Mosque where joint Sunni and Shi'ites Friday prayers were held to show solidarity and co-existence between the two sects of Islam, in Juffair east of Manama, Bahrain, July 10, 2015.

Wine Talk: Back to black

The Johnnie Walker Black Label is a quality aged blend of grain and malt whiskies.

THE CORE list of Johnnie Walker whiskies covering every price point and style.

Tainted alcohol leaves 13 Asians dead, 21 blinded in Kuwait, health ministry says

The ministry said in a statement that all those affected were of Asian nationalities, adding that 51 required urgent kidney dialysis and 31 needed mechanical ventilation.

A man walks along the pavement next to a large banner depicting the flag of Kuwait as part of preparations ahead of the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup football championship in Iraq's southern city of Basra on December 29, 2022