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Did you know that 36 percent of wine drinkers are now millennials? So, it stands to reasons that the organic craze has sparked a rise in popularity of natural wines. With the rise in popularity of vegetarians, healthy plant-based diets and the vegan army, lighter red wines such as Zinfandel, Grenache and Tempranillo have also stolen the stage; and Pinot …
The proof is in the pudding…or, in this case, the rum, whisky, wine or beer! Alcohol proof almost sounds like it would be something that is impervious to alcohol, but that is not exactly the case. Alcohol proof is the amount of alcohol within an alcoholic beverage. ABV is the alcohol percentage by volume and proof is twice that percentage. …
There’s a new “it” drink that is causing quite a buzz at parties, among friends and on social media. So go for it and get you some Capriccio Bubbly Sangria, the hottest drink in Daytona! Sangria traditionally consists of red wine or white wine, chopped fruit and orange juice or brandy, but Capriccio Bubbly Sangria is bursting with bubbles! It’s …
Having a few drinks when you are out with friends can be a blast, but, for the most part, we all try to drink responsibly…especially when there are laws prohibiting drinking in certain places. Because, let’s face it, who wants to find themselves in the back of a paddy wagon when you were just trying to enjoy the Daytona Beach …
While the variety of grape and precisely how that grape is grown largely contribute to the flavor of wine, there is a multitude of flavor-enhancing factors that a barrel can add to the aging process of wine. Material from which a barrel is made; surface area within a barrel; the unique evaporation and low-level oxygen exposure within a barrel; the …
Remember the old adage, “Good things come to those who wait”? Well, it’s true, especially with liquor. Aged liquor IS better, and here’s why… Whiskeys and spiced rum tend to be aged in charred oak barrels and scotch in old sherry, Madeira or port barrels. Basically, the longer the maturation process, the more flavor is infused – to a point. …
Alcohol has been around since the Stone Age, roughly 10 million years ago. Scientists even say that some research suggests pottery was invented because we needed containers and mugs for our alcohol. So, basically, we have been in the practice of consuming anything that will ferment since the dawn of time. Ever wonder why people love alcohol so much? Everyone …
Is there a wrong and right way to drink wine? Well, let’s see…when you order wine in a restaurant, it is proper etiquette to check the label when your sommelier presents the bottle to you. Then, when a small amount is poured into your glass, you are expected to take a sip to see if you approve. It is also …
What’s that thing they say? Oh yeah, “There’s always room for Jello!” especially when it comes in the form of a shot! Jello shots can kick your party up a notch and make things a little more fun, and they are great for any occasion. You can use color to make them even more festive. Make red and blue Jello …
When scotch is aged, it interacts with the casks and draws flavor, as well as color from the wood. Throughout the maturation process, the flavor increases and it begins to take on the golden color of the oak barrel in which is rests. The longer it is stored and the better quality of the cask, the smoother it can become. …