AI’s Power Problem: The Supply Chain Behind the Hype Most of the discussion around OpenAI, AMD, and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence focuses on finance and technology. The more important story is about supply chains, infrastructure capacity, and the limits of the electric grid. The Physical Footprint Each new data center is a major …
Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has acquired Locus, a U.S.-based logistics technology company specializing in AI-powered route optimization and delivery management. The deal, announced October 7, 2025, gives IKEA greater control over the final step of its customer journey—home delivery. Locus provides an advanced logistics platform that uses artificial intelligence to plan, track, and …
In the world of cocktails, sometimes swapping just one ingredient in a recipe can lead to an entirely different drink. Though this facet of drink-making is part of what makes the practice so fascinating, the many similarities between cocktail specs can also be a bit confusing. One pair of drinks that demonstrates this phenomenon is …
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In the early days of the 21st century’s American whiskey renaissance, as a slew of new rye brands arrived on the scene, seemingly out of nowhere, savvy drinkers learned a quick and easy way to determine who was actually distilling their “juice” and who had sourced it from somewhere else: Check to see if the …
How the ’95/5′ Rye Mash Bill Went From MGP Signature to Craft Staple Read More »
Caymus Vineyards is one of the most contested names in American wine. Established in Rutherford, Calif., a sub-AVA of Napa Valley, in 1972, the winery was founded by the Wagner family, which had been growing and selling grapes to others in the region for decades. Practically immediately, the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon rose in popularity. For …
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular and coveted wines. As a Burgundian native, Chardonnay quickly earned a reputation for its finesse, elegance, and ability to distinctly reflect the region’s terroir. Today, drinkers clamor to get their hands on bottles from the region, where they’re labeled white Burgundy or Bourgogne Blanc. While Chardonnay is …
We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What Chardonnay Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2025) Read More »
October 9, 2025 — Penderyn ‘Bad Wolf’, number 13 in Penderyn’s Icons of Wales series, is a brand new bottling and celebration of contemporary modern arts in Wales and a […]
UK man pleads guilty in New York to $99 million wine fraud
Light whiskey was once dismissed as second-rate hooch but, with aging, it can be a real star.
