Thanks in part to Mad Men’s perma-drinking hero Don Draper, cocktail culture has made a return to the mainstream. But what if you could sip on craft cocktails on-demand in the comfort of your home? Enter Somabar, an app-controlled robotic bartender that fuses mixology with technology.

Bourbon is booming, rye is on the rise and Tennessee is thriving as US drinkers fall back in love with dark spirits. But a clever ad campaign isn't always enough for a brand to stand out. How did Jack Daniel’s grab people’s attention and remind them that whiskey is the drink of rock and roll stars?

Whether it’s Secret Cinema taking people Back to the Future, or the revival of classic shows like Twin Peaks, the promise of a nostalgic experience is a big consumer draw. Andrew Abeyta, who studies the psychology of nostalgia, explains to Canvas8 how reflecting on the past can affect us today.

Over 18% of Americans suffer from some form of anxiety each year, and while many seek peace of mind in pharmaceutical solutions, some are taking a more natural approach with kava – a mildly narcotic drink that’s being served up in bars and cafés as an alternative way to blow off steam.