Liquor
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Read more »In the category of tequila, Patron is the original. It one of the first tequilas mass-produced for international consumers. And it still remains one of the most familiar brands for any level of tequila drinker.
Why? Because from 1989 onward, Patron launched a tireless campaign to elevate tequila from its status as cheap swill to fine spirit
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Pumpkins, hay rides, and little ghouls and goblins abound as the heat of summer gives way to the chill of fall. What better way to celebrate this season of plenty than with a spiked seasonal drink?
Hot apple cider is the natural choice for the season. The United States alone produces 240 million bushels of apples each year,
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Go to the liquor store and look at the shelf full of Scotch bottles. To the untrained eye, it’s just a lot of different colored bottles bearing names that are difficult to pronounce. It’s hard to know where to start. Maybe you know your go-to bottle. But what if you want to try something different?
If you have these questions, then we have your answers. This article will give you a run-down of
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Whether you’re new to the brandy scene or just looking to change things up, we’re here to help. Here are eight types of brandy that are sure to please, no matter the occasion.
A Few Brandy Terms to Know First
Before we dive in, though, let’s take a moment and give you a quick overview of the specifics that come along with describing brandy. It can get a little overw
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Rum. Just say the word and it conjures fantastic images: Ernest Hemingway drinking in Cuba. Hunter S. Thompson sipping the colorless spirit straight as he wrote The Rum Diary in Puerto Rico. And, of course, pirates of folklore drunkenly sailing the Caribbean.
But does anyone know the history? Where did rum originate? And how did it become associated with beach bums, Jimmy Buffett fans,
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Categories: Gin
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It can be a little bit spicy, a little bit dry, a little bit citrusy — or sometimes, it’s all of the above. Gin is a widely popular liquor of choice. While it was once seen as a tonic for any or all medical ailments, it’s now a staple in most liquor cabinets and bars.
It is the essence of a Martini, a Tom Collins, and a Negroni. It is
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Bourbon and Coke is a staple for any bourbon fan. Who could resist that mixture of sweetness balanced with the heady notes (especially from barrel-aged bourbon)? It’s a combo that bourbon drinkers love worldwide.
But if you’re getting a little tired of the standard, we’re here to help. In this article, we’re breaking down all the things you never knew you wanted to know about bourbon and Cok
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We know, your first thought was “potatoes.” There is a pervasive myth that the primary ingredient in vodka is potatoes.
Not to burst your proverbial bubble, but that’s not true.
So how is vodka made?
Read on and you will learn all the secrets to making vodka.
What is vodka?
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So, you like bourbon? Of course. But do you drink bourbon, or taste it?
If you’ve never heard of tasting bourbon, then that might seem like a silly question. But there is a difference between sipping a bourbon after a hard day’s work and sipping a bourbon for the specific purpose of detecting flavors and aromas. The latter, that is tasting bourbon. And it is something you
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Sometimes referred to as “the green fairy,” absinthe is one of those lesser-known spirits. Even if you find someone who has heard of it, this green drink always seems to be described with an air of mystery and danger. Bring up absinthe at a party and someone is bound to say something about hallucinations and madness.
But what is absinthe, really?
We’re here to demystify this delicious drink
