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Jul 20, 2020

Virginia Liquor Stores Will Now Deny Entry To Customers Who Don’t Wear Masks

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority had previously required all customers to wear a mask or face covering, but it will enforce the policy effective Monday.

Dec 10, 2019

Update: People Who Love Drinking Gasoline Are In Luck—The Malört Shortage Is Over

Back in December, it appeared that the Chicago-made liquor’s second shortage of 2019 might be permanent.

Aug 07, 2018

Tenth Ward Distilling Company Has Released Maryland’s First Absinthe

“There’s a lot of misinformation around absinthe,” says the owner of the Frederick distillery.

Jan 17, 2017

These Bars Can Serve Booze Until 4 a.m. For Inauguration Week

More than 100 bars and restaurants will serve liquor until 4 a.m. during the inauguration.

Dec 22, 2016

One Eight Distilling Brings Rye Whiskey Production Back to D.C.

D.C. has added a rye whiskey to its growing list of locally made spirits.

Nov 17, 2016

District Distilling Co. Unveils Its Line of Spirits

The U Street restaurant finally rolls out its own booze, including a rum inspired by a colonial-era method and a Checkerbark American dry-style gin.

Sep 01, 2016

Chacho: New D.C. Liquor Is A Fiery Twist On A Colombian Spirit

Chacho is a new liquor available only in D.C. that has a sweetness from the sugarcane along with a spicy kick from jalapeños.

Jan 21, 2016

The Columbia Room Cocktail Bar Returns on February 9th

Derek Brown’s shuttered Columbia Room is reopening in Blagden Alley.

Nov 27, 2015

The Best Booze Stores In The D.C. Area

Whether you’re looking for a fine selection or a cheap price, we’ve got you covered.

Oct 02, 2013

U Street Liquor License Moratorium Denied By Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

There will be no moratorium for liquor license issuance on U Street.

 
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