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...
How Is Whiskey Made? The Process Explained
 Whatâs your cocktail of choice? Maybe youâre 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...
Whatâs the Difference Between Tequila and Mezcal?
If youâve ever been to a college party, youâre probably familiar with tequila. With the rise of cocktail culture, tequila has become a more popular drink throughout the USÂ 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. Portâs long history has given it...
Why use Neutral Oak Barrels for Aging Wine?
 Did you know the oldest known wine is nearly 2,000 years old? While that bottle isnât drinkable today, the process of aging wine is still key to enhancing flavor,...
What Is Jamaican Overproof Rum? A Guide
What comes to mind when you picture the Caribbean? For most, itâs probably some combination of white shores, palm fronds swaying in a sea breeze, and strong rum cocktails. Itâs...
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 goldâthatâs what âOro Dulceâ means. If youâre looking for a taste of Mexico, but youâre 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...