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Britain raises a glass to gin’s growing success in Israel

The British Embassy brought together distillers, importers and bartenders for a spirited showcase celebrating the UK’s premium gin scene and its growing popularity among Israeli drinkers

ynet Global | 07.24.26

Cannabis in a can: how THC drinks became America’s newest beverage craze

As Americans drink less alcohol, THC-infused beverages are moving from niche cannabis shops to supermarkets, restaurants and social gatherings, creating a booming new market and a growing challenge for health officials and lawmakers

Eitan Gefen | 07.09.26

What happens when you stop drinking alcohol? The brain and body may begin to recover fast

Studies show alcohol can affect nearly every system in the body, from the brain and liver to the immune system and heart, but experts say quitting may allow some of the damage to improve, especially when people stop early

Tzur Gueta | 05.18.26

Whiskey at 75% off as Israelis unite for premium deals

A community of alcohol enthusiasts is giving up convenience and fast delivery in exchange for discounts of up to 75% by buying directly from importers and collecting bottles from fellow members, pubs and even private homes

Gilad Rusek | 02.21.26

Long-term heavy alcohol use sharply raises colorectal cancer risk, study finds

A large US study links sustained heavy drinking to a markedly higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, while quitting alcohol and early screening may significantly reduce the danger

Tzur Gueta | 01.29.26

Air force commander removed after allowing cadets to booze after drill

IDF reassigns top pilot after flight cadets breached discipline and security rules during weekend leave; 15 sentenced to detention, possible dismissals pending

Yoav Zitun | 12.12.25

Tel Aviv’s world-acclaimed Imperial cocktail bar to close after 13 years

Once ranked among the world’s 50 best bars, the iconic venue will shut its doors at the end of October as its building is slated for demolition; co-founders reflect on a legacy that helped reshape Israel’s cocktail culture

Tiki Golan | 10.19.25

New study debunks alcohol health myth: One drink may still harm the brain

A study of over 500,000 people found no safe level of alcohol consumption; even moderate drinking raises the risk of dementia; the World Health Organization warns that health risks begin with the very first sip

ynet | 10.17.25

'From a wealthy man with a helicopter and a yacht, I was left with nothing': Inside the luxury rehab for Israel’s ultra-rich

At Villa Balance, Israel’s luxury rehab villa, lawyers, CEOs and doctors pay hefty sums a month to fight addiction; one patient, once a wealthy real estate developer, says alcohol and cocaine cost him everything

Ariela Ayalon | 08.23.25

Why cocktails in Israel are so expensive and why they’re worth it

From sugary Sex on the Beach to complex works of art, Israel’s cocktail scene has become a world of craft, chemistry and daring flavor experiments; bartenders are innovators, bars are flavor labs — and the drinks, now an art form, come with lofty price tags

Shai Segev | 08.23.25

Ukrainian vodka Khortytsa returns to Israel after years-long legal battle

Spirit brand makes a comeback in Israel, now locally produced by local distributor after a six-year legal battle over trademark rights

Navit Zomer | 08.15.25

אלכוהול מילא תפקיד חברתי, פוליטי ודתי חשוב בחברות רבות, כולל במסופוטמיה העתיקה, שם אנשים שתו בירה יחד ממכלים גדולים באמצעות קשיות ארוכות

How alcohol helped create ancient civilizations

New study supports theory that fermented drinks contributed to the rise of complex societies by helping elites consolidate power from Sumer in Mesopotamia to the Maya and Inca empires

Yogev Israeli | 07.21.25

Young Germans say no: Is this the end of Germany’s beer-drinking era?

In a nation where beer is tradition, consumption keeps falling; young Germans are turning to healthier lifestyles, leaving breweries struggling; once a cultural symbol, beer is increasingly seen as a habit under threat

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.12.25

In landmark decision, Israeli court rules intoxication nullifies consent to sexual act

A Lod District Court ruling orders man to pay NIS 500,000 (approximately $135,000) in damages after finding that his cousin, then 18, was too intoxicated to consent when incident occurred at a banquet hall in central Israel

Netael Bandel | 07.01.25

'Can't negotiate with president who drinks Diet Coke': EU winemakers brace for Trump's 200% alcohol tariff

Wine sector in Europe has already been in decline for over a decade due to health-conscious consumer trends, rising energy costs, climate-related challenges and demographic shifts — particularly the growth of Muslim populations

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 04.02.25