Malibu is the most widely known coconut “rum” on the market and can be found behind most bars in the country. While technically it is a rum-based coconut liqueur, Pernod Ricard, the parent company, refers to it as “coconut rum” in any location where the legal threshold for defining rum is not strict. Easily identified…
New Amsterdam Vodka is part of the E&J Gallo portfolio of wines and spirits, along with New Amsterdam Gin, Carlo Rossi, Barefoot Wines, E&J Brandy, Boone’s Farm, André, Diplomatico Rum, and many other brands. New Amsterdam has a square, smooth bottle that evokes urban architecture, feeling like a skyscraper or office high rise. New Amsterdam…
Tito’s Vodka is now the top-selling distilled spirit in the United States. That doesn’t happen by accident. Its clean flavor and affordable price make for a smooth, guilt-free sip and a great cocktail that won’t break the bank. You can find it behind bars across the country, and it has rapidly become a bartender favorite. Tito’s…
Evan Williams Bourbon is second only to Jim Beam among Kentucky Bourbon sales in the USA, and has cultivated a reputation among bartenders and whiskey aficionados as a solid budget bourbon. Evan Williams is distilled in Lexington, Kentucky and bottled in Bardstown, Kentucky by Heaven Hill Distillers. Like many Heaven Hill whiskey products, the Evan…
Most people’s first experience with Irish whiskey is with Jameson Irish Whiskey, and for good reason. Once the world’s number one whiskey, Jameson is today the world’s third-largest single-distillery whiskey and the most widely sold Irish whiskey. A smooth blend of pot-still malted whiskey and grain whiskey, Jameson has been produced in Ireland since 1780…
Southern Comfort, also known as SoCo, is a fruit-flavored liqueur originally created in New Orleans in the late 1800s. Southern Comfort originally used whiskey as a base spirit but has used grain alcohol for decades, only switching back to whiskey in 2016 when the brand was purchased by Sazerac. The original recipe called for vanilla bean,…
If you’ve ever savored the warm, smooth taste of tequila, you know it’s more than just an alcohol – it embodies an entire culture and centuries-old tradition. Recognized as one of Mexico’s national treasures, tequila is deeply entrenched in history, tradition, and a meticulous process that’s been refined over generations. But did you also know…
Agave plants, specifically the blue agave, form the heart and soul of tequila – a popular alcoholic beverage that originates from Mexico. This insightful delve into the world of agave biology, cultivation and the intricate process of tequila production unpicks the stages involved in creating this beloved spirit. Beginning with an examination of the agave…
In recent years, a new trend has emerged within the liquor industry—celebrity-owned tequila brands. This phenomenon, fueled by a revived global interest in tequila, has led to a plethora of stars swapping their script books, microphones, and sports gear for agave fields and distilleries. From actors, musicians, to athletes, a growing number of celebrities are…
