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PETERBOROUGH, OntarioPETERBOROUGH, Ontario — Long before its teetotaler Islamic clerical rulers banned the consumption of alcohol, Iran had a vibrant drinking heritage. In fact, as early as 550 BC, ...

Every part of Lebanon's national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the aniseed-tinged liquor to the ritual of mixing it at the table, when the transparent liquid suddenly turns ...

When you order arak service at Zakia, a bottle is brought to you tableside on a golden cart—it’s an event, a presentation. “Would you like me to prepare this?” your server will ask before gently ...

Over the past two years, the Balinese arak scene has exploded, resulting in new and innovative brands dishing up delectable liquors. Take a good look around on your next trip to Bali, and you’ll ...

In this Saturday Sept. 8, 2018 photo, a Lebanese man drinks arak from a traditional glass pitcher during a festival that celebrates Lebanon's national alcoholic drink, in the town of Taanayel, east ...

TAANAYEL, Lebanon (AP) — Every part of Lebanon's national drink, arak, is infused with tradition — from distilling the aniseed-tinged liquor to the ritual of mixing it at the table, when the ...

In this March 16, 2019 photo, Bruce Khabbazi, the owner of the Persian Empire Distillery, center left, serves 'Arak Saggi' to a man in a traditional Iranian "Qashqai" nomadic clothing, at the Arya ...