Outbound: up close

• Ever wonder what your favourite drinks look like under a microscope? Wonder no more.
• Scotland's difficult relationship with alcohol.
• Two interesting notes from Robert Simonson - Bombay Sapphire extend their range for 2010/11; the number of kosher single malts is up by two - to two.
• Great post from American Drink on where the bartender fits into our lives.
• And finally, England's secret weapon in their World Cup Campaign? Beer. It's been so effective, they're going to try it against the Germans.