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Armagnac is a type of brandy made in a certain region of France. It’s closely related to the similar, but better known brandy Cognac which is also made exclusively in France. Although there is a similar process to make these two brandies, the resulting difference is huge and noticeable. Armagnac usually hosts a lot of … Read more
Red wine is produced and consumed all over the world, from France to California to Japan and everywhere in between. It is a type of wine that is created using dark colored grapes. It is commonly consumed during the dinner meal, as it pairs well with food. Different varieties of red wine pair well with … Read more
White Wines Of The World If you’ve ever sat in a restaurant and tried to make sense of the wine list without asking the waiter a bunch of stupid questions, this article is for you. You don’t have to know the details about where each wine comes from, what it’s made of, or even what … Read more
Sake, the national liquor of Japan, has been world renowned for as long as anyone can remember. The clear liquor can be made from one of numerous (more than 80!) sake rice located around Japan. Although most would probably assume by its color that sake is made in the same fashion as wine, with a … Read more
If you’ve ever been in a region where palm trees grow such as various regions in South America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean then you’ve probably heard locals talking about a special drink. A local favorite in many places that goes by many names but its most common is palm wine, an alcoholic drink made … Read more
When people are planning a major event, party, or a dinner with friends a drink menu is one of the hardest decisions to make. The right choice of drinks can make or break an event so pairing it with the food you’ll be serving and the style of the event is key. Normally we turn … Read more
How to Choose The Best Brandy When you ask how to pick the best brandy, start by asking what you mean by the word. The spirit we call brandy has been around a long time and lived under many names since the Arabs developed the technique of distillation back in the seventh century—calvados, pisco, eau-de-vie, … Read more
Tables wines are often considered simple wines best paired with a meal, they’re thought of as inexpensive, simple wines that don’t match the quality or taste of higher priced, better known wines. They are officially defined in the European Union as wines that do not qualify as quality wines according to appellation rules. While in … Read more
Have you ever been curious with the mystique that surrounds Port wines? Or, simply wanted to impress your in-laws with a delicious after-dinner dessert beverage during the holiday season? Perhaps you wish to cultivate your already highly attuned palate. Then look no further. You’ve come to the right place. Let’s take a look at what … Read more
Cider is coming! Cider is coming! While beer has reigned supreme for a very long time, there is a new contender breaking onto the scene. In 2010 Cider exploded onto the market, gaining popularity due to the fact that it has the same low alcohol content as its hops and yeast infused counterpart, but has … Read more
When we think of the wine making process our minds instantly turn to fermented grapes and for good reason. Specially grown and fermented grapes have been the basis of wines for centuries. Few people ever consider the fact that wine can be made with any type of fermented fruit; and that people have been doing … Read more
Once only distilled in Scotland scotch whiskey has flourished in the hundreds of years since it was made. Scotch is now distilled all over the world, including places like Australia, India, United States, Japan but Scotland is still considered its true home. It’s been nearly impossible for anyone to beat the Scottish in scotch making … Read more