Wine is necessarily fermented grape juice. It is essentially mashed old grapes blended with yeast that people drink. It is quite natural to ask the question, what makes folks so fascinated about rotten grapes?! Well; the truckload of excitement comes from biology, psychology, and chemistry; and also from the tiny molecules that traverse from the … Read more
Tequila happens to top the list of your favorite spirits and you tend to assume that drinking the blue-agave based alcoholic beverage is perfectly opportune during ‘Cinco De Mayo’. Of course, demand for tequila peaks in the days leading to 5th May, the date when ‘Cinco de Mayo’ is commemorated in Mexico and the US … Read more
Gin is the key ingredient to many cocktail classics, like the traditional British G&T or an all-time favourite, the Dry Martini. It is now common sense to mix gin with tonics, citrus, and bitters to make it work harmoniously in a cocktail. But what if there is much more to gin than a tonic and … Read more
A Classic Twist on a Delicious Drink Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that’s particularly popular throughout the southern United States. Typically aged in a barrel to infuse it with extra flavor and depth, bourbon is a corn-based alcohol that also utilizes malted barley and wheat. Unless otherwise stated on the bottle, all bourbon … Read more
Is there any love lost between two of the finest brown spirits? It’s summer. And while we’ve been busying ourselves with sampling some of the finest craft brews from around the globe (an arduous task, rest assured) our thoughts are already turning to more brisker seasons. Cognac. Whiskey. While choosing one in favor of the … Read more
One of the many joys of the holiday seasons are the delicious treats that are really only available once a year. Gingerbread cookies, snow cream ice cream… and, of course, eggnog! Eggnog is a staple of so many holiday celebrations and is a delicious treat to share with friends and family. Eggnog is traditionally made … Read more
The Margarita is a cocktail mainstay, an anchorpoint of every bartender’s repertoire with endless variations. The look and taste are instantly recognizable, with a bitey, earthy and sweet profile and trademark salted rim. The essentials, however, always remain the same: tequila, triple sec/cointreau, and lime. But alcohol is not always an option, whether you’re driving, … Read more
Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. Samuel Johnson The elegant dandy truly loves a premium bottle of brandy! This pre-eminent post-dinner drink is like a luxury cigar that can be relished for hours in the company or alone, igniting thought-provoking conversation … Read more
Whether to spend a vacation with friends and family or after the supper to consume some quiet time in introspection, Cognac is one such drink that can be one’s, perfect confidant. Its subtle and rich notes and spicy flavor profile successfully placed it among the most famous drinks. Technically speaking, it is a kind of … Read more
Sake is prepared from fermented rice. It is often called as fine Japanese wine, but the brewing process is pretty different. Also, the ABV or alcohol by volume of sake is much greater when compared to than that of beer or wine. The sake rice is ground to so that it primarily contains starch content. … Read more
This homegrown whiskey of USA has finally become one of the most famous alcoholic drinks around the nation. With so many distinct varieties available in the market these days, the inexperienced and novice drinkers can get quickly overwhelmed. This article is meant to provide a couple of general guidelines which will help to maximize one’s … Read more
Persons with a sweet tooth are often not satisfied with any alcoholic beverages that do not double as a delicious dessert. How about getting ice cream, caramel, candy and cookies in the serving glass with a generous blend of booze?! From cocktails reminding the homemade pie aunt Clara used to prepare to nostalgic drinks capturing … Read more