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What exactly is Rum? Rum is a fermented and distilled spirit made from sugarcane juices and/or other byproducts such as molasses. Rum starts out as a clear spirit and gets its rich color from being aged in oak barrels. Rum is made in many different countries around the world today, but the best of the … Read more

As you know, sweet white wines come in many forms and are made by various manufacturers. With this in mind, it can be pretty difficult to find the best out there — it isn’t as easy as just walking into your nearest shop and picking up the first bottle of white you see. Why? Well, … Read more

Have you ever come home from a long day of work, plopped down on your couch, went to pour yourself a nice glass of red wine and found out that your wine has turned sour? Yeah, us too. That’s one of the many reasons you should buy boxed red wine next time you’re at the … Read more

Oregon’s climate offers some incredible pinot noir. It’s hard to narrow it down to just a few, but here’s a quick guide to get you started. But before going any further, if you need absolutely any convincing that you should be drinking pinot noir, here it is: pinot noir is the healthiest type of wine … Read more

Red blend Wine originated from the innovation of new complexities from the traditional red wine formulas by creating an entirely new mixture containing multiple grape varieties. The mutation of the original formula help develops unique wine attributes like color, ageability, flavor, and aroma, thereby ultimately improving the wines’ qualities. The red blend wine also happens … Read more

Brazilian rum, otherwise known as Cachaca, is an essential ingredient of many native cocktails that you are sure to love if you give them a try. However, those who have never searched for the best Cachaca might not know where to start. Don’t fret, we’re here to ensure you get off on the right foot! … Read more

Celebration in a Can Nowadays, convenience rules in just about every shape and from. And that goes double for the world of alcohol. I mean, let’s think about champagne for a moment. Imagine you and your friends are headed to the beach on a hot summer day. You decide to bring a few drinks with … Read more

THE BEST SWEET RED WINE UNDER $20 From recent statistics it has been proven that the base price to get a delightful wine starts from the $20 range and above, however, using $20 to get yourself a bottle of wine for a dinner date and corporate outing may seem like the right option to go, … Read more

Few people who enjoy a cocktail once and awhile would deny that tequila is an essential and highly desired component of their drinks! Whether it’s a classic margarita on a Taco Tuesday or fun night out, a martini (shaken, not stirred, of course), or a Long Island Iced Tea if you’re feeling really ambitious, tequila … Read more

Pale Lager: What You Need to Know Pale lagers are the true universal beer. It’s the generic version of pilsner and holds its own internationally. For some reference, think Heineken and Miller. But don’t let the generic connotation turn you away. The pale lager can be just the right choice in a variety of settings … Read more

Pear wine is a pretty complex drink that is truly delightful to all the senses. Making pear wine can be a fabulous way to use up those leftover pears from your trees, however, there are a whole plethora of different recipes out there so it can be hard to choose. Don’t worry, we have your … Read more

Slivovitz, Ssivovitsa, Schlivowitz or slivovka is the official name(s) for plum brandy since it is manufactured in Central and Eastern Europe. The major league producers of this type of tipple are Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Hungary, Poland and Romania. Of course, you can purchase plum brandy from any good supermarket, but you can, in … Read more