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Enjoy Great Tequila with a Traditional Sangrita Chaser
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

The Art of Tequila Making
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

Rum Spirits Guide
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

How the Whiskey Making Craft Came to America
Few know the controversial history that surrounds American whiskey pioneers. Forced to migrate from their homeland, this new breed of European settler brought with them the

Chef Traci S. McIlwain’s Whiskey Food Pairings
It’s always difficult when pairing food with libations. There are so many things that come into play, notably the contrast between ingredients. But I tend to

Old World Vs New World Winemaking: Ten Key Factors That Influence Quality and Price
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

The Reason Why You Should Celebrate Black History with Cognac
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

Whiskey Making Essential ingredients
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

Natural winemaking: Twelve things to know about natural, organic and sustainable wines before you buy
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

Sisters from another mother bringing Sapere Originis sustainable organic wines from Washington state to Harlem
Sapere Originis are leading the way in bringing gender equality and ethnic diversity to the world of organic, sustainable wines.

A Lesson On Real Japanese Whisky from Kyoto, Japan: New Japanese Guidelines
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,

The Origin Story of Gin Told Through Historic Brands: 11 Things You Should know!
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

Haiken Lychee Flavored Japanese Vodka Makes the Ultimate Lychee Martini
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

The Medieval Medical Guild that Invented Scotch Whisky: The Water of Life
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

Try these Amazing Cocktails with Just Two Ingredients: Shhhh! Nobody Needs to Know Your Secret
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

Wine & Spirits in the Bible: Top 7 Frequently Asked Questions
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

Can OMAGE artisanal brandy beat out French Cognac in a Blind Taste Test?
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

The Best Cognac-Style Brandy Begins, But Does Not End in France!
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

Rye Whiskey
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

Rice Based Whiskies Are Changing Hearts, Minds and Palettes: What You Need To Know
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