“Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum”. You have heard pirates say it in classic fairy tales; but what exactly should you be looking for in a Rum. A drink distilled from molasses and sugar, rum is truly the main component in many mixed and summer drinks. With the warm weather soon approaching, one … Read more
Vodka is considered to be one of the purest liquors in the world. Some is filtered through pure mountain waters while others are purified through a fine sand made of crushed diamonds, giving it a smooth taste, no burn, and the ability to make it a favorite libation among those around the globe. It’s always … Read more
Many will ask “is moonshine really moonshine if it’s legal?” The answer is yes, moonshine made legally or in the backwoods of Appalachia is still moonshine. This highly volatile, high proof and flavorful drink is made in a legal distillery. Moonshine itself has ties all the way back to the first days of the United … Read more
Akvavit, variously known as Aquavit, Aquavite or simply Snaps is a Scandinavian flavored spirit, distilled from mashed grains or fermented potato, and generally contains 42%-45% alcohol v/v. The tinge varies from clear to pale yellow, has a dry flavor, chiefly because of the ‘dill’ or ‘caraway’ spice used for redistilling the spirit. Charcoal is used … Read more
Not many people have ever heard of Cauim, let alone tasted it. Honestly, until a friend of mine asked me if I liked it, I had never heard of it either. So, I went on a quest to discover what it was. What I learned is that Cauim is an alcoholic beverage similar to beer … Read more
It’s no surprise that when we think about our adult beverages, rum is always a go to. From pirates to the Royal Navy, from the United States to Japan and all the places in between, here are the top 10 rum cocktails that will do anything from warm you on a cold Fall night to … Read more
WHAT IS SLIVOVITZ? Slivovitz is the name of a strong spirit made from plums. It is most famous and most popular in different parts of Eastern Europe where it is brewed by many locals in a home brewery setup. There are a handful of good international companies that brew and export Slivovitz around the world … Read more
WHAT IS SHOCHU? Shochu is one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in Japan. While its popularity hasn’t spread much outside of the region, you can find many different varieties and brands of Shochu available in Japan, especially around the various islands. This drink is generally made with grains such as rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, … Read more
What is Cachaca? This spirit, made only in certain regions within Brazil, is distilled from fresh sugar cane juice. The single distillation process helps the drink to keep some of the sweet flavoring of the original sugar cane, plus the flavors and aromas of any additives used to enhance the drink. Cachaca comes in four … Read more
What is Arak? Arak is a Middle Eastern spirit made traditionally from grapes and flavored by aniseed. This is a very strong distilled spirit that usually hosts an alcohol level of 40-60% and must be diluted with water in order to drink it well. If you do not dilute the alcohol, the drink will be … Read more
WHAT IS RAKIA? Rakia is a distilled fruit spirit originating from the Balkans with generally a very high percentage of alcohol. It can be made from almost any type of fruits, but some of the most commonly used fruits are plums or apricots. This drink is almost always a homemade drink. It has sometimes been … Read more
WHAT IS MADEIRA? Madeira is a Portuguese wine that is fortified with brandy or any other neutral spirit. It undergoes a unique aging method that involves heating the wine and purposely exposing it to oxygen in order to bring out a certain flavor and color. Although the wine is enjoyed by some people all around … Read more