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...
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...
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,...
Fermentation is where the true magic of beer happens. At this stage, yeast transforms a sweet, uncarbonated wort into the complex and refreshing beverage we know as beer. While fermentation...
There’s nothing like sipping on a sour beer during the hot summer months. It cools you down and gives you a refreshing drink to sip on as you watch the...
When people buy whiskey, tequila, or other spirits from the liquor store, they probably don’t give much thought to how it’s produced. But if you want to create the best flavor, you should...
Barrel aging beer is one of the best ways to brew a beer that has a memorable and nuanced flavor that you will savor with each sip. But the first barrel...
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...
Do you enjoy wine? Are you interested in trying different wines? You are in good company—roughly 75 percent of U.S. adults enjoy some good vino. Do you like sweeter wines? If...
Beer is big. In 2019, the average American drank nearly 26 gallons of beer and cider. The American beer industry is worth more than $110 billion dollars, with more than 6,400 separate...
The difference between whiskey and bourbon comes down to four key things: the grain recipe, the type of barrels used, the alcohol proof during production, and the flavor profile....
Now that you have purchased the best barrel for your wine and spirits, you may be asking: what’s next? You might believe that having high-quality barrels is enough to enrich your...
