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5 New Irish Whiskey Distilleries You Should Know About

28/02/2017

Recent years have seen a massive boom in the Irish Whiskey market, with sales expected to continue rising for a long time to come.

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #7: Bottling

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #7: Bottling

27/02/2017

This is the final stage in the process, when Whisky is cut with purified water and packaged depending on the brand. Ҁ¨

11 Questions About Rum People Don't Dare to Ask, but Secretly Google (a Lot)

11 Questions About Rum People Don't Dare to Ask, but Secretly Google (a Lot)

22/02/2017

Whenever I start a Rum tasting, I always make sure everyone knows it’s OK to ask questions – and it really is – β€œThere are no silly questions” I say…...

This Is Not a Kentucky Bourbon. It's a Bourbon Born in the Hotbed of Prohibition.

This Is Not a Kentucky Bourbon. It's a Bourbon Born in the Hotbed of Prohibition.

15/02/2017

β€œWe screwed something up…” That’s how Paul Hletko, founder and master distiller of Few Spirits, kicked off our conversation. Turns out, he had recently given a bunch of his barrels...

Solera system in bodegas, Andalusian wine cellar, process for aging different sherry wine in barrels, producing of jerez fortified wine, Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia

Solera Rum: The Ultimative Guide For Beginners And Buyers

08/02/2017

In the world of Rum, the notion of Solera aging causes more than a few people some consternation. It’s been known to induce gnashing of teeth and quite vocal claims...

How to Measure Alcohol Content

How to Measure Alcohol Content

06/02/2017

Some like to measure the alcohol content of spirits by sticking their tongues into the liquid. No matter how attractive this idea might be, that’s not how professionals do it.Β When...