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...
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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,...
Beer Fermentation in a Barrel: How it Works
Barrel-aged and barrel-fermented beer are experiencing a renaissance in the world of brewing. For many serious and passionate brewers, beer fermentation in wood barrels is considered far superior to fermentation...
Benefits of Barrel Aging Beer
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...
What Are Cask Finished Spirits? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
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...
The Process and Benefits of Barrel Aging Beer
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...
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...
What Is Moscatel Wine? The Key Things to Know
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...
Wild Fermentation Beer: A Beer-Lover’s Guide
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...
What Is the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?
It goes without saying that not everyone is a whiskey or bourbon fan. Some people just don’t enjoy the taste of these velvety brown liquids — and each to their...