Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Just like it can feel like there’s a cooking instrument for every type of food or dish, there seems to be a dedicated glass for ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Meet the brandy snifter, a sophisticated friend to booze. The brandy snifter is a glass that takes itself ...

Today is National Cognac Day. There's honestly a day for everything, but this seems to be a good reason to talk about a brown spirit that doesn't get nearly the amount of love that it should, ...

The legacy of Edgar Allen Poe is, no surprise, a weird one. The author of The Raven remains a household name almost 170 years after his mysterious death but somehow Poe’s most enduring literary ...

Across the country, a debate rages on... One side fervently believes cognac should only be enjoyed in a snifter. The other is like, “Hey, let’s not be so dogmatic here.” Each makes a fine point, but ...

The first collection of the AHOY Comics series is released this week. By Graeme McMillan For those looking for a twist on MAD Magazine that includes the input of one of America’s finest writers, AHOY ...

When it comes to drinking whiskey in style, there are two common types of glassware: the narrow Glencairn snifter, designed for pushing aromas up toward the nose, and the tumbler, which feels more ...

Just like it can feel like there’s a cooking instrument for every type of food or dish, there seems to be a dedicated glass for every kind of spirit and cocktail. And if you’re a fan of brandy or ...