When you strip away the labels and bottles, the drinks we enjoy are elemental.  Earth, water, wind, fire.  From the terroir of whiskeys to the water in our beer, cocktails that steam and sizzle, and how a vine turns into wine, we’ve delved into these four building blocks.  After this issue, you’ll see what you drink in a different, more elemental, light.

At the very least, you’ll have more fodder for your next debate at the bar.

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