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How to Taste (and Drink) Beer
Read more: How to Taste (and Drink) BeerTasting beer is about much more than a simple “open up and swallow.” In order to fully understand and enjoy the beer you’re tasting (and drinking), there are a number of simple strategies to employ, as well as some general tips and tricks for getting the most out of your brew.
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Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave Spirits
Read more: Raise a Glass 22nd February For Margarita Day: The Ultimate Guide to Margaritas and Agave SpiritsNational Margarita Day, celebrated on February 22nd, honors the beloved cocktail known for its refreshing taste and versatility. While its exact origins are debated, it is commonly believed to have been created in the 1930s or 1940s, with stories attributed to figures like Carlos “Danny” Herrera and Margarita Sames. The classic Margarita, a blend of…
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Mezcal: What To Know
You might know mezcal as tequila’s smoky cousin, but it is in fact an ancestor of the world’s most popular agave drink—and “smoky” only scratches the surface of a spirit which is as diverse as the country of Mexico itself. Like wine, each bottle reflects the unique terroir of the region where it was distilled,…
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Tequila: What To Know
Whether you know it as a salt-and-lime-chased shot, the backbone of a Margarita, or a sipper to rival the finest scotch, one thing is for certain: Not all tequila is created equal.
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Lesser-Known Agave Spirits: What To Know
The agave plant is a source of much more than tequila. In fact, the first recorded agave beverage predates the currently popular spirit by thousands of years. As far back as 1000 CE, the Aztecs fermented the sap of the agave plant, called aguamiel, to produce, quite literally, a nectar of the gods: The plant…
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Tequila Versus Mezcal: What To Know
“All tequila is mezcal, but not all mezcal is tequila.” It’s a statement that gets tossed around a lot, and it is, in spirit, true: Mezcal is any liquor distilled from agave, a succulent plant native to the Americas, and tequila is made with the blue Weber agave species. But for the average drinker, it’s understandably confusing when a…
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Prosecco Versus Champagne: What to Know
Sparkling wines aren’t all alike. These are the key similarities and differences between these two main types.
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What To Do With Leftover Wine
While it’s not an issue that comes up regularly when you have leftover wine that you’re not going to drink there are ways you can avoid it going to waste.
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