Sambuca di Sicilia's $1 home scheme, once dominated by American buyers, now sees increasing Italian interest, rejuvenating the town and fostering a revival of rural Italy's abandoned properties.

French writer Victor Hugo coined cognac as the “liquor of the gods,” and Patrick Leger, Grand Marnier’s master blender and director of operations, would likely agree. Cognac is incredibly special.

Most N.B. Liquor stores have reopened after closing for several hours on Friday. The Crown corporation had announced on its website earlier in the day that all corporate locations were closed ...