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Everything You Need to Know About Fancy Cider

Everything You Need to Know About Fancy Cider

AS PUBLISHED BY THRILLIST

Cider is seemingly everywhere these days, going well beyond its antiquated status as a tap option for the gluten-averse or people who say they don't like beer. Still, most people don’t think to order cider when out for a nice dinner, and that's a shame. Good ol’ fermented apple juice can be as complex (and expensive) as any craft beer or fine wine. The best stuff -- often “heritage cider,” made with cider-specific heirloom apple varieties and produced with traditional winemaking techniques -- is incredibly nuanced, with plenty of regional differences and unique flavors to go around.

BeerEthan FixellNovember 5, 2026Cider

Everything You Need to Host Your Own Scotch Whisky Tasting Party

Everything You Need to Host Your Own Scotch Whisky Tasting Party

AS PUBLISHED BY FOOD & WINE

Plenty of blended Scotch can be enjoyed casually, whether on the rocks or in cocktails (even pods, as we've learned). Some well-to-do heretics might even use particular single malts for highballs, but there are certain whiskies that must be reserved for enjoying in their purest forms. Here's how to host your own at-home tasting.

SpiritsEthan FixellNovember 5, 2026Whisky, Scotch

The Hidden (Affordable!) Gems of Burgundy

The Hidden (Affordable!) Gems of Burgundy

AS PUBLISHED BY FOOD & WINE

There's no gentle way to put this: Burgundy has become ridiculously expensive. By now, many menu-building sommeliers have written the entire region off, trading in their exorbitantly priced red Burgundy for Oregonian Pinot or even (yes, Gamay-based) Cru Beaujolais. And when shopping for Chardonnay, why should we sell our organs on the underground market to afford the best of the Old World when California is trading in its buttery new oak for leaner, more elegant wines at a fraction of the cost of white Burgundy? Well, don't abandon Burgundy just yet — you only need to know where to look.

WineEthan FixellNovember 5, 2026Wine, Burgundy

English Sparkling Magnums Are the New Dinner Table Flex

English Sparkling Magnums Are the New Dinner Table Flex

AS PUBLISHED BY FINE DINING LOVERS

From buttery lobster rolls to marbled steak, English sparkling wine in magnum delivers bright acidity, layered complexity, and enough to go around.

WineEthan FixellOctober 9, 2026Wine, Wine Trends, Wine Advice

5 Science-Backed Reasons Your Canned Beer Tastes Off

5 Science-Backed Reasons Your Canned Beer Tastes Off

AS PUBLISHED BY MEN’S JOURNAL

From “hop creep” to polymer liner breakdown, here’s why aluminum cans aren’t totally foolproof.

BeerEthan FixellSeptember 23, 2026Beer Advice

AI Is Making Speed Obsolete. Here’s What Matters Now

AI Is Making Speed Obsolete. Here’s What Matters Now

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

There’s a tactical military doctrine popularized by the Navy SEALs that states, “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” It asserts that deliberate, methodical action minimizes mistakes and ultimately results in the most efficient completion of an objective. Much of the corporate world has forgotten this doctrine, and it’s leaving us collectively vulnerable.

BusinessEthan FixellSeptember 2, 2026Executive Advice, AI, Tech, Workplace

I’m a Beer Expert. Here Are the 5 Hidden Reasons Your Draft Beer Tastes Off

I’m a Beer Expert. Here Are the 5 Hidden Reasons Your Draft Beer Tastes Off

AS PUBLISHED BY MEN’S JOURNAL

A flawless pint requires a perfect relay from the brewer to the bartender. Here’s where the baton often gets dropped.

BeerEthan FixellAugust 13, 2026Beer Advice

I Studied Wine for 12 Weeks. It Taught Me the Skills AI Can’t Replace

I Studied Wine for 12 Weeks. It Taught Me the Skills AI Can’t Replace

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

I recently spent a concerning amount of my weekends agonizing over the sensory effects of malolactic fermentation and the strict mark allocations required to correctly identify the subregions of the Loire.

WineEthan FixellAugust 13, 2026Wine, Executive Advice, WSET

Beyond Barolo

Beyond Barolo

AS PUBLISHED BY FINE DINING LOVERS

Piedmont may be famous for cellar-worthy reds, but its everyday wines are made for the way Americans eat now.

WineEthan FixellJuly 21, 2026Wine, Wine Trends, Wine Advice

I’m a Beer Expert. Here’s a Perfect Summer Beer I Reach for Again and Again

I’m a Beer Expert. Here’s a Perfect Summer Beer I Reach for Again and Again

AS PUBLISHED BY MEN’S JOURNAL

Sometimes the smartest beer choice isn’t rare or expensive—it’s a perfectly chilled seven-ounce bottle.

BeerEthan FixellJuly 10, 2026Beer Advice, Essay

The AI Economy Demands Generalists, Not Specialists

The AI Economy Demands Generalists, Not Specialists

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

The future belongs to people who connect the dots.

BusinessEthan FixellJune 22, 2026Marketing, Advertising, Sales

The Hidden Reason Great Candidates Still Get Rejected After Interviews

The Hidden Reason Great Candidates Still Get Rejected After Interviews

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

Sometimes a ‘no’ says more about fit than talent.

BusinessEthan FixellJune 9, 2026Marketing, Advertising, Sales

The Smart Money Guide to National Wine Day

The Smart Money Guide to National Wine Day

AS PUBLISHED BY FINE DINING LOVERS

Five undervalued American bottles that deliver world-class complexity, terroir, and elegance for $50 or less.

WineEthan FixellMay 27, 2026Wine, Wine Trends, Wine Advice

Networking Isn’t Dead. The Old Version Just Doesn’t Work in the AI Era

Networking Isn’t Dead. The Old Version Just Doesn’t Work in the AI Era

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

Proof-of-work is the new résumé. Trust is the new currency.

BusinessEthan FixellMay 27, 2026Marketing, Advertising, Sales

The Hidden Bridge Between What You Know and What You Earn

The Hidden Bridge Between What You Know and What You Earn

AS PUBLISHED BY INC.

If no one gets what you do, it’s probably not a talent issue. It’s a translation issue.

BusinessEthan FixellMay 5, 2026Marketing, Advertising, Sales