The Best Barrel Cleaning and Storage Methods
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...
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What Makes Jamaican Rum Unique?
When you think of rum, what comes to mind? Maybe you’ve asked a few bartenders to make you that classic rum and coke. Or perhaps you have some memories sipping...
Cognac vs. Armagnac: How They’re Made and Key Differences
Are you looking to experience a new drink? Are you seeking new flavors and tastes? If so, then if you have not already tried Cognac or Armagnac, you are set...
Tequila 101: How its Made and The Different Types
While you’re probably familiar with that classic margarita, the cheap tequila you drank in college, and maybe tequila-induced hangovers, this drink is so much more. Tequila, like most spirits, is...
How Is Mezcal Made and Different Types
If you like to frequent your neighborhood craft cocktail bar, then you have probably seen some mezcal on the menu. Mezcal has risen in popularity in the U.S. market in...
Difference Between French Oak and American Oak
If you drink wine and spirits, odds are they’re aged in oak barrels. Bourbon, Scotch, Tennessee whiskey, cognac, and some gins spend time maturing in these barrels as part of...