Distilled Spirits
Distilled spirits are the base ingredients for the majority of cocktails and it is important to know and understand the differences between the various liquors in order to make great drinks. There are the base spirits (vodka, rum, tequila, etc.) and there are the liqueurs and this section is an attempt to explain the basics of each.
Brandy Basics
Characteristics of the popular varieties of brandy and information for choosing a bottle of brandy.
Characteristics of the popular varieties of brandy and information for choosing a bottle of brandy.
The Gist of Gin
Characteristics gin, the spirit of the martini and many other great cocktails.
Characteristics gin, the spirit of the martini and many other great cocktails.
Gin Brands
A guide to some of the most popular value, premium and super-premium brands of gin.
A guide to some of the most popular value, premium and super-premium brands of gin.
An Introduction to Rum
Characteristics and varieties of rum, a sweet molasses based spirit.
Characteristics and varieties of rum, a sweet molasses based spirit.
Rum Brands
A guide to the popular value, premium and super-premium brands of rum.
A guide to the popular value, premium and super-premium brands of rum.
Tequila Time
Characteristics and varieties of tequila, the ultimate party spirit.
Characteristics and varieties of tequila, the ultimate party spirit.
Tequila Brands
A list of the some popular tequilas categorized by type: Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Anejo and Mezcal.
A list of the some popular tequilas categorized by type: Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Anejo and Mezcal.
Vodka 101
Characteristics of vodka, the most mixable base liquor for cocktails.
Characteristics of vodka, the most mixable base liquor for cocktails.
Vodka Brands
A guide to the most popular value, premium and super-premium brands of vodka.
A guide to the most popular value, premium and super-premium brands of vodka.
Guide to Flavor Infused Vodkas
There are many brands of vodka and many of those go beyond the clear, "flavorless" spirit to include flavored vodkas as well. This is a guide to finding a brand which produces a particular fruit, herb and other infused vodka.
There are many brands of vodka and many of those go beyond the clear, "flavorless" spirit to include flavored vodkas as well. This is a guide to finding a brand which produces a particular fruit, herb and other infused vodka.
Whiskey Wisdom
Profile of the different types of whiskey including Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Tennessee, Rye and Canadian. Learn the basic differences of this complex spirit.
Profile of the different types of whiskey including Irish, Scotch, Bourbon, Tennessee, Rye and Canadian. Learn the basic differences of this complex spirit.
Whiskey Brands
A guide to the most popular brands of whiskey including Scotch, Irish, American and Canadian whiskies.
A guide to the most popular brands of whiskey including Scotch, Irish, American and Canadian whiskies.
The Best New Spirits of 2007
Yet another year passes and yet another opportunity to look back on new products that are enhancing the adult beverage industry. This was a phenomenal year for distilled spirit innovations complete with new brands and some of the legends of distilling.
Yet another year passes and yet another opportunity to look back on new products that are enhancing the adult beverage industry. This was a phenomenal year for distilled spirit innovations complete with new brands and some of the legends of distilling.
The Best New Spirits of 2006
The rise in popularity for cocktails spurred the market to release innovative, new, high quality spirits in 2006 because, as everyone knows, the drink is only as good as the ingredients inside it.
The rise in popularity for cocktails spurred the market to release innovative, new, high quality spirits in 2006 because, as everyone knows, the drink is only as good as the ingredients inside it.
Tequila Mezcal and Pulque
Mexico for Visitors Guide, Suzanne Barbezat, explores tequila and the area in Jalisco, Mexico where it's produced.
Mexico for Visitors Guide, Suzanne Barbezat, explores tequila and the area in Jalisco, Mexico where it's produced.
List of Kosher Spirits
Detailed list of kosher and non-kosher spirits on the Star-K Kosher Certification website.
Detailed list of kosher and non-kosher spirits on the Star-K Kosher Certification website.
Sake Made Simple - Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Benjamin Keyser of AllTheMarmalade explains the basics of sake and pairing sake with food.
Benjamin Keyser of AllTheMarmalade explains the basics of sake and pairing sake with food.
Cane-Enabled Cocktails
Cachaca and rum are both made from sugar cane and Benjamin takes a fascinating look at these two wonderful spirits.
Cachaca and rum are both made from sugar cane and Benjamin takes a fascinating look at these two wonderful spirits.