Italy is known to be the home of unique, original, and delicious wines. This includes the Vin Santo brand translated as ‘saint wine’. There are quite a number of theories that explain the origin of Vin Santo wines. One of the stories indicates that they were produced as a result of the wine left over … Read more
It doesn’t matter what sort of cocktails that you’re a fan of, Gin is an excellent addition to anyone’s shelf. But, some of it is pretty pricey. If you have top-shelf taste on a bottom-shelf budget, this list of the best cheap gins should meet nearly anyone’s budget, without compromising quality. Under $100 Hendricks Gin: … Read more
“Champagne” or Sparkling Wine? By the time that I am writing this, it is the middle of a very hot summer, and as the sun comes out, corks are popping. Sparkling wine and champagne are being opened to celebrate not only the season, but graduation and summer holidays. However, it is a misconception that both … Read more
Gin is a controversial spirit, with some insisting on its sophistication, some on its effects as an emotional flashflood. The original “Dutch courage”, gin carries a long history of entrepreneurial brewing and illicit consumption, from 18th century England to prohibition-era Chicago. Today, it still holds a certain connotation of roguish mid-century glamor, but is no … Read more
A Bit About Dry Champagne Dry champagne is popular. It’s trendy. It is created by adding less sugar or even removing sugar, which creates different types of dry champagne. As champagne is created by grapes, there are always going to be naturally occurring sugars floating around the glass. The higher amount of sugar in the … Read more
You might have noticed the current obsession with Prosecco. The Italian cousin of Champagne. The finer bubbles and fruitier taste Italian Champagne has is the main difference between Prosecco and Champagne. Next time you want to party like the rich and famous but don’t have the budget for Champagne, consider Italian Champagne, prosecco. A couple … Read more
Cognac, a branch of the brandy family tree made from distilled white wine from the Charente region of France (right by the town of—you guessed it—Cognac) but is most widely known for being wildly expensive and enjoyed by famous rappers or rich people with a Bond villain level of income. But today more than ever, … Read more
10 Smoothest Vodkas From the World Over For the uninitiated, smoothness indicates the range or scale of which the presence of alcohol has a perceptibly harsh or strong after-taste. The higher the smoothness, the more the absence of such after-taste. Some of the world’s smoothest vodkas are discussed below: Absolut Elyx is premium vodka which … Read more
Ask a legal adult about the time they had their first drink of alcohol. In America, more than 80% of adults surveyed by the NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) say they’ve had a drink at least once in their lifetime, so most people have a story. One of my favorites comes from … Read more
13 Easy to Prepare Summer Cocktail Drinks Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy. Frank Sinatra Is there any wiser way to cool off this summer with a refreshing summer cocktail? Nope! Whether you are busy with the barbeque in the backyard or hosting a summer party, these rejuvenating … Read more
There’s a perfectly good reason why champagne is considered a luxury item beyond the ken of most consumer’s consideration. Simply put, it is manufactured according to very specific standards; brewed from very specific grape varieties from a very specific region in France and exported only in very specific quantities. Which is why a bottle of … Read more
Allergy and sickness are among the most frustrating experiences in human life. They literally determine for you what you should eat, drink and how you should handle your body in general. I just can’t imagine being such condition. Meanwhile, celiac disease prohibits the patient from taking any glutinous substance. But that does not mean that … Read more