Distilled Spirits
Learn more about the liquors, liqueurs and other spirits required in most cocktail recipes.
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 that adds it's distinct flavor to Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises and Tequila Shots.
Characteristics and varieties of Tequila, the ultimate party spirit that adds it's distinct flavor to Margaritas, Tequila Sunrises and Tequila Shots.
Tequila Brands
A list of the some popular tequilas categorized by tipo: Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Anejo and Mezcal.
A list of the some popular tequilas categorized by tipo: Blanco, Joven, Reposado, Anejo and Mezcal.
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.
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. When you see a cocktail recipe that calls for a flavored vodka you have two choices: infuse your own or find a commercially produced vod…
There are many brands of vodka and many of those go beyond the clear, "flavorless" spirit to include flavored vodkas as well. When you see a cocktail recipe that calls for a flavored vodka you have two choices: infuse your own or find a commercially produced vod…
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.
All About Bitters
Bitters are a common bar ingredient that was considered a necessity in early bars but were left out of many drinks until their recent comeback thanks to an interest in classic cocktails. Many brands of bitters began as medicinal tonics but they found a home in cocktails as concentrated flavor stimulants that add a nice k…
Bitters are a common bar ingredient that was considered a necessity in early bars but were left out of many drinks until their recent comeback thanks to an interest in classic cocktails. Many brands of bitters began as medicinal tonics but they found a home in cocktails as concentrated flavor stimulants that add a nice k…
Absinthe
An anise-flavored spirit that was originally 136 proof and made with the harmful wormwood. This potent liqueur has been outlawed in many countries but is now making a comeback.
An anise-flavored spirit that was originally 136 proof and made with the harmful wormwood. This potent liqueur has been outlawed in many countries but is now making a comeback.
How to Drink Absinthe
At 106 proof absinthe should not be drank straight, instead there is an appropriate preparation that has been used for years to enjoy the strong anise-flavored liqueur.
At 106 proof absinthe should not be drank straight, instead there is an appropriate preparation that has been used for years to enjoy the strong anise-flavored liqueur.
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.
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.
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.