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 a simple mix of juices and spices designed to be consumed alongside tequil
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 stick to the same formula I use for pairing wine with food. Once you know which flavors are involved, you can go to work creating food and libations pairings […]
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 vineyard and proceeds to get drunk on natural wine. (Genesis 9:20). We learned that grape juice naturally ferments into alcohol (if you let it sit) and a really bad […]
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, Japan has become a popular destination for American tourists, and the favorable exchange rate means a growing number of Japanese whisky aficionados are headed there to purchase some exceptional […]
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 invented to treat medical ailments like gout, heartburn and gallstone pain in the 1500s? Or, that the classic gin & tonic was invented to fight malaria? Gin lovers, get […]
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 cocktail, and this one kicked-off with a lychee martini made with Haiken. My friends all agree that Haiken Lychee flavored vodka was way better than they expected. Refreshing, fruity […]
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 from rice are relatively new to the scene, even in Asia. Here in America a handful of Japanese rice whisky expressions have already made their mark, changing the hearts, […]
25 Facts to Know About These Popular Wine Varietals
How much do you really know about wine? Test your wine knowledge with these 25 facts about 5 of the most popular wine varietals: Cabernet, Pinot, Zin, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon. The post 25 Facts to Know About These Popular Wine Varietals appeared first on Uncorked: The Blog. Read More
What Makes A Whisky Real Japanese: Top 7 Things To Know
Wine & Spirits Journal top 7 list of what makes a whisky 100% real Japanese.
Netflix Movie “Uncorked” Leaves the Question Unanswered: What Wine Goes with Ribs?
WHAT WINE GOES BEST WITH RIBS In the 2020 film “Uncorked”, a young man (Elijah) goes against his father’s wishes when he decides to pursue becoming a wine sommelier instead of taking over their family-owned ribs and barbecue restaurant in Memphis. Basically, it’s a story about tasty ribs and the world of wine world or […]