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Amaro Bitters: What To Know
Amaro is a herbal liqueur from Italy that is both complex on the nose and easy to drink. It is a great way to finish a meal. Amaro offers a glimpse into the infinite flavour combinations of the botanical world, with notes ranging from biting menthol to fragrant cardamom, citrusy orange peel to woodsy chamomile.…
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Liqueur: What To Know
Liqueurs are distilled spirits with flavourings like fruits, herbs, and spices. These sweet alcoholic beverages can be used to make cocktails or served on their own as aperitifs or digestifs. What Is Liqueur? Liqueurs are sweet, heavy drinks with complex flavours. At a distillery, liqueurs are made by adding fruits, sugar, cream, spices, herbs, nuts,…
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Tannins in Wine: What To Know
If you’re new to the wine world, you may be unfamiliar with one of the most commonly used terms: tannins. Tannins are essential components of what makes wine special and distinct—what makes wine taste like wine—and understanding and appreciating wine requires knowledge of them. Tannins are one of the least understood and most difficult aspects…
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Rosé Wine: What To Know
Rosé has seen a surge in popularity in recent years, thanks to its trendy millennial pink hue and recent rebranding as a day drinking staple. Despite the fact that this pink wine has become the go-to summertime drink for social media influencers, it is one of the oldest types of wines ever made. What Is…
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Alcohol-Free Alcohol: What To Know
Many alcohol-free wines and beers start out as “real” wine or beer before the alcohol is removed. Spirits are slightly different, but we will return to that later. Beer & Wine: How to get an Alcohol-Free version (De-Alcoholisation) The boiling point of alcohol (78°C) is lower than that of water (100°C). One of the most…
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Beer Ingredients: What To Know
Though used in varying proportions depending on the style being made, ALL beer is made from grain, hops, yeast, and water. Grains The grains (barley, wheat, rice, corn, oats, rye, etc.) are much the same as those that are used to make many breakfast cereals. The barley and wheat must undergo a malting process before they can be used to…
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Rioja: What to Know
The name Rioja refers to the region in northern Spain where these wines are produced. Although red, white and rosé wines are made here, the region is best known for its full-bodied red wines.
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Fortified Wines: What To Know
Even while vermouth and sherry, two fortified wines, are receiving more attention these days, there is still some misconception about what they exactly are. What are sherry and vermouth? What on earth is a fortified wine, anyway? One explanation for this lack of awareness could be a persistent association with subpar goods, like cheap, extremely…
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Bitters: What To Know
With Christmas right around the corner, you might be hosting a party or you may just want to treat yourself. To help optimise the festive vibes, here is our handy guide to Bitters and how to use them! What Are Bitters? Bitters are any type of spirit made with natural plant and herb flavours. Bitters…
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Pinot Grigio: What To Know
Pinot grigio is one of the most divisive grapes in the world of wine. Its devotees are die-hard enthusiasts, many of whom eschew other varieties altogether, but its detractors are vocal. How can popular opinion be so split on one of the best-selling wines on the planet?
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