Alcohol

What's brewing in Israel's craft beer scene this summer?

From a World Cup lager to a bitter Jaffa orange ale, five Israeli craft beers are tested to find which brews truly deserve a place in your summer cooler.

FIVE DIFFERENT CANS for BeerBazaar American Lager depict iconic soccer players from past Mondials.
British gin brands featured at the “Distilling Excellence: UK Gin Showcase” in Tel Aviv on July 13, 2026.

British Embassy showcases UK gin as exports to Israel approach £4m.

Aftermath of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok.

Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say

Yinon Tamir and Tal Cymbalista in Verstill's facility in northern Israel

Near Lebanese border, Israeli tech reshapes how premium spirits are made


Tu Bishvat: New year for vines

Tu Bishvat is a time to appreciate the world around us. Whatever is happening around the world, life in nature and the vineyard continues as before. This is the beginning of a new growing cycle. 

 THE GOLAN HEIGHTS is most well known for its wine and vineyards.

Holding onto the good: Drinks for bipolar days

Between sadness and joy, between despair and hope, Talia Levin found a few things that helped her hold onto the good and pass it on.

 Violets in a bottle

A matter of time: The Macallan celebrates 200 years and launches a special edition whiskey

To get your hands on a bottle of The Macallan’s 200th anniversary edition whiskey, you’ll be asked to part with NIS 10,500. Mira Eitan got a taste of it.

 The Macallan

From whiskey to wine: Residents of the Gaza border are building an 'Alcohol empire'

Quietly and without fanfare, alcohol production has become a real trend for the Gaza border towns, from whiskey to wine.

 NEWLY PLANTED young blue agave plants taking root in the Negev.

The Thai vermouth by Kab Kem and more weekend drink recommendations

Osnat Gueta wraps up the week with Thai-inspired vermouth, an Israeli sparkling wine, and a Jerusalem wine bar that's open on Saturdays. Care for a drink?

 Eyal Drori in action

Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion

Airline seeks €15,350 compensation from disruptive passenger whose behavior forced unscheduled landing.

 Ryanair calls for two-drink alcohol limit at European airports after costly flight diversion. Illustration.

Cooking an experience with Chivas Regal

During the I Rise, We Rise campaign by Chivas Regal, chefs Tomer Tal and Tom Levy came together for a one-time event at the R48 Hotel in Tel Aviv.

 Maya Rotem, Itay Nahmias, Tom Levy, Tomer Tal,  and Yoash Ben Eliezer

Southwest pilot forcibly removed from cockpit for being too drunk

The flight was delayed by almost five hours due to Southwest Airlines searching for a replacement pilot.

 A Southwest Airlines jetliner departs from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., December 27, 2022. (Illustrative)

How much happiness: The celebs’ tequila at a surprising price that shocked the market

While celebrities are photographed with the luxurious tequila bottle in clubs, it can be found between canned goods and ketchup at Osher Ad for only NIS 799.

 Clase Azul Reposado tequila

Wait, what did we just eat?

Launches, news, and pours: We tasted the new products and got excited.

 Alfred's Mortadella