Charl Joost 
Unlike other spirits such as whiskey or rum, vodka has a surprising number of things that it can be distilled from. This includes fruits, honey, maple, and even quinoa! But purists in parts of eastern Europe will insist that only vodkas made from potatoes or grains can carry the name. …
When it comes to vodkas, two brands are almost as iconic as the spirit itself: Absolut Vodka and Grey Goose. Vodka connoisseurs hold both in high regard and for good reason. They’re both made using top-tier, natural ingredients that make for unique, respective tastes. Both are as equally at home …
The main difference when comparing Cognac vs Bourbon is that Cognac is a French liqueur and a variety of brandy produced in the Cognac region situated in southwest France. Bourbon is a type of whiskey only made in the USA from at least 51% corn. Cognac is double distilled in …
Brandy and Bourbon are both alcoholic beverages, however, they are vastly different. Brandy is produced by distilling wine and can have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of approximately 35% – 60%. Brandy can be produced in various ways, including aging in wooden casks, and coloring the brandy with caramel coloring …
Liquor Connoisseurs will know that there is a variety of products used in the distilling process to make a variety of liquors. Many people are confused by the difference when it comes to Scotch vs Bourbon. We will help to clarify this for you. One of the most popular liquors …
Whiskey is among the most popular beverage options worldwide. Two front runners in whiskey brands are Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. Whiskey or whisky (depending on where you live) is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash such as barley, corn, rye, or wheat, and purified water. Whiskey distillation …
Eagle Rare and Buffalo Trace are both top-quality whiskeys that are distilled and distributed by the same distillery, yet they each have their own respective, distinct flavor. Eagle Rare is made using corn and rye grains and aged a minimum of 10 years in American white oak. Buffalo Trace is …
For a whiskey to be called a bourbon, the mash must contain at least 51% corn. The mash must be distilled at 80% ABV or less and the distillate must be stored in charred new oak barrels at 125 proof or less and may not contain any additives. Kentucky produces …
For many mature drinkers, Irish Whiskey and Bourbon are often the drinks of choice. Irish Whiskey and Bourbon are both members of the whisky family so while they are somewhat similar, the finished results are unique and different. Whisky drinkers may prefer one over the other so identifying the key …
We have decided to put two of the most popular whiskies, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, up against one another. These whiskies can easily be confused with each other, but they are anything but the same. While they do have their similarities, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet have several key differences that make them …
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