Ditch the notion that only bartenders can make refreshing cocktail drinks because you can actually prepare them yourself with the right tools and the right ingredients. Professional bartenders may brag about their mixology skills, but not all cocktail recipes are difficult. In fact, there are do-it-yourself cocktails that are easy to prepare and serve to…
1800 Tequila is owned by the Beckman family, the same family that owns the Jose Cuervo brand. The 1800 brand was launched in 1975 but named after the year 1800, which, according to legend, was the first year in which Tequila was successfully aged in wood. 1800 comes in distinctive trapezoidal bottles intended to resemble…
Glenlivet is a popular single malt Scotch whisky produced in Moray, Scotland. It is currently the best-selling single malt whisky in the United States and the second-biggest in the entire world. The Glenlivet distillery is one of the largest single malt whisky distilleries in the world and produces 6 million bottles of whisky annually. Today,…
Rémy Martin is one of the biggest names in Cognac and produces the world’s top-selling VSOP Cognac. Their products are known for their almost perfume-like aroma, their exceptional quality, and the elegant way they age. While not as ubiquitous as Hennessy in western pop culture, Rémy Martin has sponsorship deals with JeRémy Renner and Robin…
Now owned by the Bacardi Company, the Dewar’s brand was created in 1846 by John Dewar, Sr. in Scotland. But the brand didn’t grow into a powerhouse of whisky production until his sons, John Jr. and Thomas, took over the company in 1880, upon John Sr.’s death. By 1896, they had constructed the Aberfeldy distillery…
Chivas Regal is far from a one-trick pony these days. They offer different blends and ages ranging from 12 to 25 years, and even sell a “blend your own whiskey” kit, which contains 4 different mini bottles of single malt scotches and a bottle of blended grain whiskey that the buyer can mix to their…
Unlike most of the other bourbons that can trace their origins back hundreds of years, Bulleit Bourbon is fairly new. The modern brand was established in 1999, although its founder has claimed origins in the original Bulleit Bourbon, made in 1830 by Augustus Bulleit. The bottles sold today contain a much different whiskey. Originally made…
A great example of a top-shelf whiskey that isn’t on the highest shelf of prices is Knob Creek. Produced by the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, about 100 miles west of Bourbon County, Knob Creek’s main varieties are bottled at 100 proof (50% abv), so they pack a bigger punch than most whiskeys bottled…
UV Blue is a flavored vodka produced by the Phillips Distilling Company. UV Blue vodka has a raspberry flavor and is mainly used in various fruity mixed drinks. Unlike many other vodka giants in the industry, UV vodka is a fairly new brand having been established in 2001. It was slow to gain popularity, but…
Kahlua is a coffee-flavored, sugar-based liqueur produced in Mexico. The liqueur is produced using several ingredients, such as rum, vanilla bean, and corn syrup. It’s mainly used as a cocktail mixer and an ingredient in desserts, like ice cream, cakes, and cheesecakes. Before 2004, the alcoholic content of Kahlua was 26.5%. After 2004, it was…
