Alcohol

New Israeli craft beers tell stories of war, recovery, and creativity

From light lagers to imperial stouts, Israel’s new craft beers offer unique flavors and stories in every sip.

The brewer of four Shomron beers says that brewing is what cured him from post-trauma after many years of active combat duty.
 A woman suffering from alcohol consumption; illustrative.

Trump admin. advises Americans to consume alcohol in moderation in order to be healthier

Chateau Montalbert.

Wine Talk: Experiencing la dolce vita

A BOTTLE of vodka, found in the glove compartment of a speech therapist by police in Tel Aviv, December 29, 2025.

Speech therapist with bottle of vodka in glove compartment arrested for DUI


The wines that are the perfect way to ed a meal

Talia Levin fell for the sweet side, started enjoying fortified wines, thinks you should too, and recommends three wines that can replace any dessert.

 Porto Cruz

Ozempic reduces alcohol cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder, study finds

The reductions occurred among people who weren't actively trying to reduce their alcohol consumption.

 Ozempic reduces alcohol cravings in adults with alcohol use disorder, study finds.

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)