Whiskey (or Whisky) is among the most popular spirits on earth. Distilled from grains such as corn, rye, barley, or wheat, it can be made anywhere, though certain regional styles are protected by law. Whiskey is usually barrel aged after distillation for a relatively long period of time. It is commonly used in cocktails, as…
We would probably be proud if a celebrity represented the bottle we drink. And no, we’re not talking about celebrities starring in commercials but actually owning the company. This is exactly the case with George Clooney’s Casamigo Tequila. Brief Background of Casamigos Tequila The company was founded in 2013 by George Clooney, Randy Gerber, and…
Do alcoholic beverages really taste good? In men’s world where machismo is the name of the game, that question is irrelevant. But there are men you can’t force to drink beer or any spirit for some reason, even if their lives depended on it, but aren’t willing to give up their pride. Here’s where Mike’s…
If France has its wines, Italy has Prosecco. Although wines are undoubtedly the better ones, Prosecco has its own charm. Prosecco is a kind of sparkling wine that is being produced in Veneto, Italy, particularly in the Valdobbiadene region. The name came about as obviously, it is made of Prosecco grapes, now known as Glera….
The Bombay Gin brand is a line of London Dry Style Gins known for their strong juniper influence and citrus-forward flavor profiles. The Bombay Gin brand is owned by Bacardi. Launched in 1986, the Bombay line was named due to the association with and popularity of gin in India during the British rule. The Bombay…
Blanton’s Bourbon is produced at the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky. Blanton’s was the first single-barrel bourbon to be sold commercially. It’s bottled without an age statement, which may turn off some whiskey aficionados, but this is due to each bottle being from a single barrel. Blanton’s bourbon is selected by a master distiller…
For the last few years, Buffalo Trace Bourbon has been a darling bottle for many bartenders due to its solid quality and affordable price, making it a very appealing cocktail bourbon. While that may not be the case in all markets anymore due to its rise in popularity, the quality remains the same. Buffalo Trace…
Goldschläger is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps that has floating thin 24 karat gold flakes that are estimated to have a total of 0.1g per one 750 ml bottle. Not really something of value but heck! It’s still the real thing! Its taste is a combination of cinnamon aromas, alcohol vapors, and spicy finish that lingers….
Don Julio González-Frausto Estrada was the brain behind this product as he began distillation of this tequila in 1942 when he wasn’t even legal to drink liquor yet (at least, in modern days) – at the tender age of 17. He had spent the next 40 years improving his craft after establishing his own distillery…
Rumchata is a rum-based horchata cream liqueur manufactured in Wisconsin. The primary flavors are cinnamon and vanilla, with hints of other spices such as clove and cardamom. Rumchata is manufactured by Midwest Custom Bottling Company and distributed by Agave Loco LLC. It was first introduced in 2009, and since then has become the second highest-selling…
