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Irish Whiskey: A Quick What To Know
With Whiskey Live happening next weekend, we will have a quick few Whiskey guides to get us all warmed up. Irish Whiskey Irish whiskey, renowned for its smoothness, rich flavours, and deep-rooted heritage, has captured the hearts of whiskey enthusiasts worldwide. Distilled in Ireland for centuries, Irish whiskey has a distinct character that sets it…
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Beer A to Z: What To Know
Beer and the terms that come with it can be a bit intimidating, not to mention confusing! Our A to Z guide will help you understand some of the most common terms that you might come across on beer labels or in beery chats.
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Barrel-Aged Beer: What To Know
This beer category is defined as: beers aged in non-neutral wood. This can result in an intentional wood-influenced flavour effect (vanilla, caramel, toast), flavours derived from previously aged alcohol in the wood (bourbon, whiskey, sherry, tequila), as well as the action of microorganisms living in the wood. Although darker or more alcoholic styles have been…
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Wheat Beer: What To Know
Wheat beer is a type of beer that originated in Bavaria, Germany. It is typically a top-fermented ale that contains at least 30% wheat in the brewing process and is available in a variety of styles. Wheat beers are typically light in colour, have a low to medium alcohol content, and can appear cloudy or…
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Types of Cognac: What To Know
When it comes to understanding the puzzling terminology of cognac categories, any of us can become baffled. This is due to the fact that the laws governing the ageing of cognac date back many years and have changed very little since their inception. So, to help, we’ve created the following guide to demystify all those…
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Whiskey Sour: What To Know
When it comes to cocktails, we enjoy going back to the basics with classics. And, with only three ingredients, the Whiskey Sour is a classic cocktail that remains unrivalled in its classic recipe as well as its modern variations. It’s enjoyable and simple to make, but mastering the delicate balance of sweet and sour is…
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Frizzante and Spumante Prosecco: What To Know
The two wine words most associated with Italian sparkling wine are Frizzante and Spumante. Frizzante and spumante are both sparkling wines, but they differ in terms of effervescence, or the amount and strength of the bubbles. Wines labelled ‘frizzante’ are only lightly sparkling, whereas wines labeled ‘spumante’ have more fizz. EU regulations state: At 20˚C,…
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Champagne: What To Know
Champagne, the most celebratory of bubbly beverages, is appropriate for a wedding toast, a baby’s birth, or a ship’s christening. Champagne gets its distinct yeasty, nutty aromas from a years-long fermentation and ageing process that results in a sparkling wine of unparalleled complexity. What Is Champagne? Champagne is a sparkling wine that is white or…
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Amaretto: What To Know
Amaretto is an Italian sweet liqueur that is used in classic cocktails and desserts. What Is Amaretto Liqueur? Amaretto is an Italian liqueur made from apricot kernels, which impart a distinct bitter almond flavour to the liquor. It gets its name from the Italian word for “bitter,” amaro. Brown sugar’s sweeter notes balance out the…
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Chardonnay: What To Know
Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine. The green-skinned grape originated in Burgundy, France, but is now grown in almost every major wine region around the world, from Chile to New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. The chardonnay grape is a winemaker’s dream to work with because it is strong, easy to grow, and…
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