Discover Southern California Wine Country’s rich history and unique experiences for every type of wine lover at these top 10 wineries, spanning from Malibu to San Diego.
The Ventoux appellation in the southern Rhône is seriously underrated. I spent a few days there and came away enthused
Every wine shop customer learning to appreciate wine has encountered the noticeable price difference between Old World wine from countries in Europe and New World wines made elsewhere. Have you ever stopped to consider why?
Explore the history, artistry, value proposition, and price behind Old World and New World wines and decide for yourself.
Cognac’s popularity is almost exclusively African American ––meaning the French and the rest of America barely touch the stuff. So why is French Cognac Brandy such a big
Distillers are using science and traditional methods to take advantage of the infinite range of tastes, tones, colors, aromas, but it still begins with the combination of grains used in the mash.
Noah Started The First Natural Wine Vineyard It has been four thousands years since the birth of natural winemaking, when Noah planted the world’s first wine vineyard
Sapere Originis are leading the way in bringing gender equality and ethnic diversity to the world of organic, sustainable wines.
1,500 Japanese Yen equals $10.22 dollars @Liquor Museum Bar, Kyoto, Japan. This is a story about what is real Japanese whisky, and what is not. Lately, Japan
Gin spirits are all made from juniper and come in an abundance of different styles and strengths. But did you know the original Dutch spirit was invented
Every wine shop customer learning to appreciate wine has encountered the noticeable price difference between Old World wine from countries in Europe and New World wines made
Distillers are using science and traditional methods to take advantage of the infinite range of tastes, tones, colors, aromas, but it still begins with the combination of
Sapere Originis are leading the way in bringing gender equality and ethnic diversity to the world of organic, sustainable wines.
1,500 Japanese Yen equals $10.22 dollars @Liquor Museum Bar, Kyoto, Japan. This is a story about what is real Japanese whisky, and what is not. Lately, Japan
Here at Wine & Spirits Journal, we’re all about making sure you have an easy time making drinks for yourself and guests. So we’ve created these one
Handcrafted in California’s legendary grape-growing region called the Central Valley, OMAGE is the new cognac-inspired artisanal brandy that is challenging the taste expectations of Cognac lovers, brandy connoisseurs and savvy spirits
RICE GRAIN DISTILLED SPIRITS If you are a connoisseur of whiskey and a big fan of rice, then you are in for a treat. Whiskies distilled from
A Brief History of American Whiskey The birth of the American whiskey can be traced back to 1791, when the wildly unpopular tax on whiskey was imposed to
Wine & Spirits Journal top 7 list of what makes a whisky 100% real Japanese.
The Journey to Your Favorite Tequila Highland vs. Lowland agave plants: Does it make any difference in the tequila taste? Tequila Terroir The word terroir, meaning ‘of
The Japanese made “Sato Still” with its signature beehive design When the master distiller of Teitessa began making whisky more than sixty years ago, he had one
VODKA BASE INGREDIENTS We have seen a resurgence of super-premium vodka in recent years, due in part to the growth of high quality whiskies and tequilas. Customers
Sugarcane is the base ingredient for making rum (Classified by color) (Colonial styles: French, English, Spanish) The Difference Between Rum and Rhum A rum’s stature is determined
In the late 19th Century, Dr. Jōkichi Takamine tried to teach the American liquor industry how to use koji to make whiskey more efficiently. But things did
Rare and popular whiskey makers from around the world descended on the Marriott Marquis in New York City’s Times Square for Whiskeyfest 2022! Wine and Spirits Journal was
The biosphere of Lanzarote is like none other. Fed by trade winds that blow in from Western Sahara on the African mainland, this volcanic paradise in the
Cognac’s popularity is almost exclusively African American ––meaning the French and the rest of America barely touch the stuff. So why is French Cognac Brandy such a big
Scotland owes much of its whiskey know-how to a guild of medical practitioners that famously served Scottish royal families for centuries. The Beaton Medical Kindred also known as Clann
History says, yes! Forty-six years ago, the French wine establishment pitted some of the finest wines in France against unknown California wines in a blind taste challenge.
The rye whiskeys distillers today is all over the map in terms of style and flavor. Some ryes are big and spicy, while others are rounder and
Corn whiskeys are essentially the same as moonshine as they are both unaged and clear. But major distillers rarely leave them that way, preferring to make them smoother
The secret processes of distillation and other alchemic processes were not taught in universities, but were instead transmitted in secrecy from teacher to apprentice and student.
When you count up the number of agave varieties, production methods and mercurial distillers in the Mexican hinterlands applying methods that date back some 400 years, industrial
A Japanese Gin made from sugarcane and infused with the most expensive strawberries on earth.
Cognac’s popularity is almost exclusively African American ––meaning the French and the rest of America barely touch the stuff. So why is French Cognac Brandy such a big
Stopped in to see what Dean, the owner of Pekarna on the Upper Westside of Manhattan has shaking with Awayuki Strawberry Gin and happy to say it was well worth the
Not to be confused with sangria, sangrita (meaning “little blood”) is relatively unknown in the United States. This traditional Mexican chaser contains no alcohol, but rather a simple
Brandy is One of the Oldest Liquors in the World Brandy was first distilled in France around the 1313 as a form of medicine, with physicians proclaiming
Haiken Lychee flavored Japanese vodka is truly a one hit wonder when it comes to making the ultimate lychee martini. Our dinner parties usually start with a cocktail,
Wine & Spirits Journal: Wine in the bible From the creation of the world’s first vineyard, to the miracle of turning of water into wine, alcoholic beverages
Sugarcane, rum and the chains of slavery in the West Indies The origin story of rum would not be complete without shedding light on the controversial history
Much like a good whiskey or cognac, the goal of sipping tequila is to experience the notes and flavor, not to mask it or cover it up.
