Alcohol

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails

A street vendor was caught chopping fruit for drinks on the ground of a parking lot without any hygienic precautions, posing an immediate danger to public health.

Mallorca police crack down on unsafe beach cocktails. Illustration.
 Chinese liquor in ancient jars. Image: samran viriyavijai.

'The drunk hypothesis': How alcohol shaped the development of complex political systems

 The Macallan Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland.

Wine Talk: The essence of Scotland

 Awaiting on the shelf

Post-war drink: The local alcohol that's bringing us back to life


Jerusalem highlights: July 4-10

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 Bar Rose

Five daily habits that may be silently damaging your liver

Excessive alcohol consumption, poor diet, smoking, overuse of medications, and lack of exercise can silently damage the liver.

 A male patient, known case of hepatitis C, chronic liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Brad Pitt opens up about journey back to sobriety after Angelina Jolie split

Appearing on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, Pitt opened up about his sobriety and getting to know Shepard in AA meetings. 

Cast member Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European premiere in London, Britain, June 23, 2025.

Assaf Winery blends rich wines, rustic cabins, and farm-fresh fare into a village experience

Full-bodied and fully family-run: As the winery nestled in the Golan Heights has grown, so has the family’s connection to it.

 The Assaf Winery in the Golan Heights

The danger of alcohol is greater than we thought - opinion

Alcohol consumption can have many long-term health consequences, yet there are no meaningful warnings about it.

 THEN-US surgeon general Vivek Murthy speaks to a Senate committee about mental health in 2023. In his final days serving for the Biden administration, he issued an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

The dry Tel Avivian and the redhead from Jaffa. M&H Distillery launched a new gin series

The distillery that put Israel on the world whisky map has launched a gin series based on local ingredients. When this is all over, we’re buying a bottle.

 The M&H whisky distillery

Cool bubbles and melting ice creams

A frozen and fiery summer box, all in one: The new Glidonit comes with a surprise.

 Alfajores Glidonit, Strauss

French boutique: The new Cognac and Armagnac driving Israel wild

A 40-year-old Cognac, a prestigious Armagnac poured in Michelin-starred restaurants, and complex flavors you've never tasted before – the trend of fine French alcohol has arrived in Israel.

 Cognac

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