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Barrel Aged Wine Offers Powerful Flavors 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 …
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. …
Are you team domestic or imported? Let’s see… The major difference between domestic and imported beers is that domestic beers are brewed in this country, and imported beers are any beer not created in the United States. Some of the leading brands of domestic beers – often showcased on happy hour chalkboards across the country – are: Budweiser (although actually …
From backyard barbeque and boating beer lovers to brandy sipping cigar smokers to college revelers who hang from the rafters, drinking is a very popular pastime. People like to drink for many reasons. Drinks can make a holiday table more festive and colorful, and add a little zing to your fancy fare. Fruity cocktails and trying new craft beers can …
Tailgating with some good food and better beer before a college football game is great fun. Enjoying a live band in one of your favorite local bars can be a blast. Summer barbeques with sangria or margaritas and your besties are a beautiful thing. Many of us like to have a few drinks, enjoy an evening with friends and drive …
There’s nothing like mango to add a little zing to your salsa, fish, salads, chicken and smoothies, but did you know that mango is also great in a martini?!!! Mango martinis are a colorful, fun twist to a traditional martini, and they include one of the three to four recommended fruit servings you should consume each day! So, if we …