Many stories to pull from today! Let’s get right to it:

A class action lawsuit against Templeton Rye has been given a green light to proceed. [USA Today]

Spirits Business reports UK craft distilling is predicted to double in 2014. [Spirits Business]

New statistics show that the top 10% of American drinkers consume more than 50% of the alcohol Americans drink annually. You’re welcome? [24/7 Wall Street]

Alcohol makes men smile more, and with good reason: because they’re drinking alcohol. [Daily Mail]

Researchers at UCLA believe antioxidants found in wine could lead to a new treatment for acne. [Westside Today]

Following a trend initiated by the Dutch in 2013, Germany is now paying alcoholics in beer to clean its streets. [VICE]

Labatt gives grain silos a facelift, then proclaims it to be the world’s largest six pack. Whatever makes them happy and gets them through the winter. It certainly won’t be the city’s hockey team.[WNEM]

Four Roses opens up a second visitor’s center on the Bourbon trail. Which is a great thing because one visit with Four Roses is just not enough. [Herald-Leader]

And finally today, Gizmodo looks at a barrel char at the Yoichi distillery and thinks it resembles a portal to hell. [Gizmodo]