Foods williamf Wants to Try

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

Pilgrims trekking across Spain can stop for free wine at the Monasterio de Irache.

This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.

You can still drink riesling and pinot noir from this medieval cellar.

With this Dutch liqueur, you can now drink licorice.

Oklahoma City's signature cocktail calls for a frosty mug, a shot of amaretto, Coors Light, and orange juice.

Thanks to World War I veterans, a French liqueur has become the toast of a Lancashire town.

Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.

Iceland's fermented, dried shark smells like urine and can taste like strong cheese.

The caffeinated wine is made by British monks and loved by Scottish criminals.

The bread and butter of Dutch cuisine includes these jumbo sprinkles.

This mushroom tastes just like chicken.

This French wedding cake is a caramel-wrapped tower of pastry balls.

A prehistoric sea monster sucks blood, then gets cooked in its own.

A Colonial cocktail brought to you by ale, rum, and a really hot poker.

They helped Victorian men drink tea while protecting their precious facial hair.

The best place to find the “nectar of the gods” is Holy Island.

The ultimate in nutty brews.

This spiced, warming drink may have helped broker peace between warring tribes.

This French marathon has regular stops for wine, cheese, and oysters.

This wintertime serenade for apple trees also involves firing rifles and drinking cider.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.