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How Crystal Head Vodka’s Beautiful Skull-Shaped Bottles Are Made

I’ve long wondered at how actor Dan Ackroyd’s Crystal Head vodka bottles were made. This quick video from a thousand years ago (2012) is short on details (no voice-over at all), but the visuals reveal enough to satisfy my curiosity (ie. they aren’t made by aliens). Designed by artist and company co-founder, John Alexander, the macabre things are produced by Milanese glass manufacturer, Bruni Glass. For more on the spirit, there’s a good Drinks Business interview with the Ghostbusters star and SNL-alum here.

Canada Lands Eight Spots Again as Vancouver Hosts North America’s 50 Best Bars 2026

Vancouver shows up strong this year, with four bars on the list and The Keefer Bar climbing to No.7 to lead the country. Newcomer June makes an immediate entry, adding to a lineup that reflects the depth and graft behind the city’s bar scene.

Scout’s 2026 Mapped Guide to ‘North America’s 50 Best Bars’ Pop-ups, Takeovers & Exclusive Cocktail Events in Vancouver

North America's best bartenders are landing in Vancouver. Prepare accordingly. This is your no-nonsense guide to the pop-ups, takeovers, and one-night-only happenings April 19-23, 2026

Burdock & Co’s Wine Director on Storytelling and Cutting the Stiffness Out of Service

Spend a few minutes with Maisie Ryan and it becomes clear she’s not interested in putting wine on a pedestal. The Burdock & Co wine director knows the details, but her approach skips the script and goes straight to story, curiosity, and making sure the room is having a good time.

Kalisha Glover Wins El Tequileño Cocktail Competition with “Freedom of Colour” — See the Highlights

Glover’s winning cocktail, ‘Freedom of Colour’, pulled inspiration from Frida Kahlo’s 'Still Life with Parrot and Fruit' by using the painting’s bold colours and vibrant arrangement of fruit, including watermelon, orange, passionfruit and lime to translate her idea of what Mexico means into the glass.