Where do we begin with apple brandy, which in my opinion is probably the perfect combination of my two favorite things – apples and brandy. There is really no way to go wrong with something like this, right? Maybe not, but there is definitely ways to go better; 10 ways to be exact, and that … Read more
When it comes Friday night and you are ready for a cocktail with your workmates, but you are on a budget, fear not! We have compiled a list of the top 10 best cheap vodkas that are martini worthy and without further ado and in no particular order: Smirnoff Vodka $16 Smirnoff has been around … Read more
Why is Vodka so popular with drinkers? Tipplers and drinkers who look upon themselves as connoisseurs or cognoscenti would be a tad surprised to learn (if they already don’t) that vodka happens to be one of the most popular of alcoholic beverages. Vodka easily tops the chart of popular alcoholic drinks in Russia with the … Read more
Coffee liqueur is a much-used ingredient in mixed drinks. It gives you that warm, awake feeling granted by coffee and combines with your other favorite liquid, alcohol. While it sees a lot of use in mixed drinks, a number of people like to have their coffee liqueur on the rocks. Coffee liqueur is actually produced … Read more
Many vodka cocktails have made it to the list of all-time classics, like James Bond’s favourite – the vodka martini; a Cosmopolitan, the regular girls’ night out cocktail from Sex and the City; or a White Russian – the Big Lebowski protagonist’s drink of choice. In other words, classic cocktails have passed the test of … Read more
Pinot Noir is a unique red wine grape produced all over the world, and yet consistently rising in prices. It is exceptionally difficult to grow and, for that reason, is much more difficult to come across. This article will help you find the best Pinot Noir wine in the local stores, and make the most … Read more
The Lemon Drop is a fun and versatile cocktail. Because it is made with ingredients that are used in many other drinks, any bar will have the ingredients to make one. Likewise, since the recipes are simple, they can be very easily made at home to fit your own personal preferences. Let’s take a look! … Read more
For those who distill pálinka, a type of Hungarian brandy, making this fruit-based alcohol is not just a process – it is an art form dating back centuries. Most Hungarians will insist that a home brew is the best and only way to go, however there are several distillers who’s skills have earned them a … Read more
Wines with a low ABV% (alcohol by volume) are gaining in popularity with the aperitif connoisseurs and cognoscenti because of their calorific content. As you might be aware consuming beverages or food items that contain a minimal amount of calories help you to keep yourself fit and trim. Every year, most of us take a … Read more
Vodka. Coming from the Slavic stem word for “Water”, this distilled drink hales from at least as far back as the Middle Ages, with many historians pointing to the creation of the still (where “Distillation” gains its name) in the 8th century C.E. as the first real iterations of what would become vodka. This drink … Read more
What is Kilju? If you are a connoisseur of exotic liquors, and have been traveling along the highways and byways of internet, you may have run across the term kilju. You probably saw it and wondered the same thing I did: what on earth is kilju? The short answer is that it’s something produced by … Read more
Cognac is a drink often associated with luxury, and the most expensive cognacs are the height of luxury. What’s so special about these drinks, though, that causes them to have price tags that are more than some cars? Well, let’s start off by explaining what cognac is. Cognac is a type of brandy. It gets … Read more