Aging Cabernet Sauvignon: What You Need to Know
Curious how oak aging shapes the bold flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon? This guide breaks down the key barrel choices, tannin impact, and timing to get the most from your wine.
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Your Guide to Different Types of Rum and the Barrels That Make Them
What do George Washington, Captain Jack Sparrow, and actress Mindy Kaling have in common? They all love rum! The rum we know today first started to emerge in the Caribbean during the...
Tasting the Best Mezcal: Notes, Tips and Influences
Did you know that sales of mezcal exceeded $840 million around the globe in 2021, with sales expected to grow each year? With popularity increasing yearly, many tequila and whiskey enthusiasts want to...
How Is Whiskey Made? The Process Explained
What’s your cocktail of choice? Maybe you’re an Old Fashioned kind of person, or, perhaps you like to end a long, hard week with a refreshing Mint Julip. These options may seem...
What’s the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?
If you’ve ever been to a college party, you’re probably familiar with tequila. With the rise of cocktail culture, tequila has become a more popular drink throughout the US in recent...
All Your Questions About Tawny Port Wine, Answered
Did you know that port wine was invented in the 17th century? The first shipment of Port was created in 1678 to be precise. Port’s long history has given it...
The Benefits of Aging Wine in Neutral Oak
Did you know that the oldest wine ever discovered is almost 2,000 years old? While this wine is no longer drinkable, there are other very old wines that any wine connoisseur would...
What Is Jamaican Overproof Rum? A Guide
What comes to mind when you picture the Caribbean? For most, it’s probably some combination of white shores, palm fronds swaying in a sea breeze, and strong rum cocktails. It’s...
How Is Cognac Made? (And Armagnac Too!) Your Questions Answered
Cognac is a craze. In France alone, 16,800 people work on producing cognac. Most of the drink goes to international consumers, particularly in the United States. This leads many people to think...
Tres Coronas Oro Dulce: A Sip of Mexico
Sweet gold–that’s what ‘Oro Dulce’ means. If you’re looking for a taste of Mexico, but you’re looking for something aside from its array of tequila, mezcal, and beer, you might...
Understanding Why Amburana Oak Barrels Will Be in Breweries Everywhere
The number of breweries in the United States has been climbing for over a decade, rising 4.5% to over 8,000 breweries from 2019 to 2020. With brewers experimenting now more than ever,...
The Ultimate Guide to Fortified Wine
When you think of fortified wine, you might picture a bottle of port gathering dust at the back of your liquor cabinet. Or a cloyingly sweet sherry or marsala good...