Grappa: The Case for Taking It Seriously
If you want to clear a table of timid drinkers, pour Grappa. Few spirits still polarize a room the way […]
Spirits
Spirits are alcohol beverages made from the distillation of any fermented beverage, like beer, cider, and wine. It’s important to keep this in mind: alcohol is not made in the still; rather, the alcohol is concentrated and made more potent. Distillation requires man’s intention, effort, and direction.
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Vermouth di Torino — Distinctive and Refined
Vermouth di Torino is not simply Vermouth made in Turin. One sip should revise everything you thought you knew about
Chill-Filtration — Ironically, a Hot Topic
Few production decisions spark as much bar-top debate as chill-filtration. It’s a process most drinkers have never seen, and few
Gin’s Botanicals Explained — What Makes Gin Taste Like Gin?
Gin is a unique spirit in many respects — and one of the most fascinating is that virtually no one
Angel’s Share
Few phrases in the spirits world carry as much poetry as “angel’s share.” It’s the portion of spirit that quietly
Clarity on Vodka
Vodka is one spirit that is thought to be understood by all. After all, it is as clear as water,
Irish Whiskey – Then & Now
In a world that is becoming increasingly smaller with each year, you are hard-pressed to find yourself far away from
Solera Process Explained: How Fractional Aging Works in Wine & Spirits
When you read about Sherry and Brandy de Jerez, you will undoubtedly encounter the term solera. Increasingly, we are also
Understanding Proof and Alcohol by Volume
Proof is an all but meaningless expression of alcohol strength. The origins of this measurement date to the 18th century.
Robert Burns & The Burns Supper
For the Scots, Robert Burns is a national treasure and their greatest poet. Sadly, much of the world is vaguely