Liquor
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Read more »So, yeah, why use a decanter for Scotch? We’re going to tackle the question, but first, a super-brief history lesson. It all started out in a pretty practical sense. Back in the day, when it was time to get whisky from the barrel, you needed a decanter to literally make the transition. (Note: We’re going with the “whisky” regional spelling when referring to the Scotch today, in honor of Scotland and thi
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If you’re not following these Facebook whiskey accounts, check them out now! You’re in for new ideas, fantastic reviews, rich history, and wonderful social media experiences. Contribute to their online communities. Share photos, make friends, attend events, and raise your whiskey glasses to these whiskey lovers.
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The intricate practice of creating fermented beverages started around 10,000 BC. Since then, the human race has distilled (pun intended) and perfected the process of how liquor is made. This tradition of fermentation and distillation has given birth to a number of different spirits throughout the years such as whiskey, rum, vodka, tequila, and gin to name a few.
Even though many of us enjoy
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Categories: Whiskey
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As decanter specialists, one of the most common questions our customers ask us is, “Does whiskey evaporate?” The answer isn’t a clear yes or no since several factors are involved. Whether or not it evaporates depends largely on how it’s stored.
Once the bottle has been opened, the liquid is, of course, exposed to oxygen. If that exposure continues, a slow
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There are hundreds of whiskey accounts on Twitter, but which are the ones worth following? Truth is, we’re partial to mixing it up. Thus, we love and suggest following a variety of whiskey accounts. In doing so, you'd get a blend of expertise, product info, reviews, cocktail ideas, and fun.
But before the search leads you into the black hole that is T
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In addition to the Old Fashioned recipes (recently highlighted in our blog “Favorite Old Fashioned Drink Recipe Ideas”), you should also know the following bourbon drink recipes by heart and hold them close. In a nutshell, we’ve once again brought in a couple of our industry’s aficionados. So, watch for The Bourbon Enthusi
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There are literally thousands of different whiskeys on the market today, so how do you discover the good ones without breaking the bank? We’ve set out on a mission to find the best affordable whiskey, getting advice from a couple of whiskey experts on the best under the radar whiskeys to try.
Now, we know “affordable” is quite a subjective term. But these -
Read more »The following was written by Christina Kim follow her whisky journey on Instagram @christina_kimmmScotland. What an experience. Spectacular views. Incredible history and architecture. Warm and welcoming personalities. This list goes on and on, however, there is
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You can find anything on Instagram these days. There are certain accounts you simply can't NOT follow. If you are interested in Scotch, Bourbon or any other liquor there are accounts on Instagram that are must follows for insights, opinions and recommendations on your spirit of choice. Today, I want to give you 7 scotch experts to follow on instagram which will provide you with tons of great content.
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Similarities and Differences Between Wine and Liquor Decanters
Written by Benjamin Norris
As a younger man, I used to love collecting various bottles of liquor and wines, using them to decorate my less-than-salubrious London student flat. There was something almost glamorous about having old bottles of Bordeaux on my writing desk. A dripping candle stuck into the top of it
