Smirnoff Ice is a malt beverage produced by the same company that produces Smirnoff vodka, which is owned by the spirits giant, Diageo. Although their vodkas are the usual 40% alcohol by volume, Smirnoff ice is only around 4.5 to 7% alcohol by volume depending on the country and market. There are many varieties of…
Vodka, the versatile and widely consumed spirit, has gained immense popularity over the years. With numerous brands competing for market dominance, it can be challenging to decide which one to choose. In this article, we will delve into the battle of vodkas, specifically focusing on three renowned brands: Absolut, Grey Goose, and Smirnoff. By exploring…
Scotch Whiskey may not be voluminously consumed by fans of spirits, but it has a special place in the hearts and minds of people who are into alcoholic drinks. Sipping on a Scotch is not just an indulgence in alcohol. According to David Daiches, it is a toast to civilization, like a tribute to the…
If you are having a hard time deciding between Captain Morgan Original Spiced and Bacardi Select you are not alone. Both of these rums are great and would easily win you over on taste, texture, and alcohol content. But the truth is that there can really be no single best between the two. Taste is…
Vodka is a clear spirit that is distilled from wheat, rye, barley, malt, potatoes, corn, or grapes, and sometimes also blended with fruit, vanilla, herbs, spices, or some other natural flavoring. The mash grain or potato base, once fermented, is distilled for a day or so to a high proof, then filtered and diluted with…
Bacardi rum has a colorful 150 year old history that began on February 4, 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardi, an immigrant from Catalan, Spain, bought a small, tin-roofed distillery for 3,500 pesos in the city of Santiago de Cuba. With his brother Jose and Jose Leon Boutellier, a French-Cuban business associate with prior experience working…
Price-wise, Jack Daniel’s is the least expensive of the three well-known whiskey brands. At just approximately $23 per 700 ml bottle, it is slightly cheaper than Crown Royal, which comes at about $27 per 750 ml bottle, but much costlier than Jim Beam, which costs around $15 per 750 ml bottle. All three have an…
Cognac is one of the many things France is known for. Popular among the rich and famous, this drink is on the pricier side of alcoholic drinks. This liquor is a type of brandy produced in the town of Cognac, France. It is distilled in the wine growing regions located in the French departments of…
With its clear, colorless, and odorless appearance, vodka is unlike its flamboyant contemporaries. Despite this, it remains one of the most popular hard drinks in the world. Don’t let its low-key appearance deceive you. This drink has a lot to offer. Not just in strength, but with fun facts as well. Here are some things…
Having a drink can always be fun, but it can be even more fun to learn about much loved alcoholic beverages. Have you ever wondered where what your tequila was made from or where your rum was brewed? Here’s something to think about the next time you hit the bar or get a shot of…
