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What is Armagnac?

By: Sarah Goddard

Armagnac is the little known older cousin of Cognac. While Cognac has stolen the limelight, brandy lovers are rediscovering all that Armagnac has to offer. more...

What is Cognac?

By: Sarah Goddard

All Cognac is brandy, but not all brandy is Cognac. Cognac is made in a specific delimited region in western France, immediately north of the wine region of Bordeaux. more...

Bourbon Brands

By: William Litton

Bourbon whiskey has a long history in America, and so do many of the most popular bourbon brands, such as Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Wild Turkey, and Maker's Mark. more...

Premium Bourbon

By: William Litton

Bourbon whiskey is the official spirit of America and has a long, colorful history. Premium bourbon brands are the best bourbon whiskeys in this American tradition. more...

What is Eau De Vie?

By: Renee Shelton

Eau de Vie means 'water of life' in French, and is used for desserts, cooking and for enjoying by itself. What sets it apart from other liqueurs is fresh fruit flavors. more...

Snow Grouse Brings Whisky into the 21st Century

By: Sarah Todd

In July Famous Grouse whisky brand launched Snow Grouse, the newest member of its world famous range of Scottish whisky products. It is the first scotch designed to be s more...

Pisco, Chile's Favorite Liquor

By: Kate Rodriguez

First made by Spanish settlers in the 1500s, pisco is one of the most widely-consumed liquors in Chile. It is rarely drunk straight but rather is used to make cocktails. more...

Types of Tequila – Silver, Reposado and Anejo

By: James Clausen

What's the difference between Silver, Reposado and Anejo types of Tequilas? The actual differences may be a bit subtle, but it's all in the taste. more...

Types of Whiskey

By: Greg Chow

At the risk of sounding absurdly clichéd, there are few sturdier and more dependable drinks than a whiskey on the rocks. more...

Bomb Shot Varieties

By: Jessica Spengler

The most recent shot craze, the bomb shot, offers a variety of options for shot lovers. Try out these new and old recipes to find your favorite. more...

Irish Whiskey Brands, Malts, Grains, and Blends

By: Sharon Kirby

Ireland produces single malt, single grain, blended and pure pot still whiskies. Irish whiskey is triple-distilled, and there are three whiskey distilleries in Ireland. more...

Scotch Whisky Single Malts, Regions and Blends

By: Sharon Kirby

Scotch whisky, single malt whisky, grain whiskies, blended whiskies, Highland, Islay, Lowland and Speyside whiskies - what does all this whisky terminology mean? more...

How Is Scotch Whisky Made?

By: Alistair McCulloch

One of the things Scotland is best known for is scotch whisky. Scotch whisky is Scotland's national drink (for adults at least) and comes either as scotch or single malt. more...

Irish Cream Liqueur Recipe

By: Angie Rayfield

Irish cream liqueur is so well known that it's hard to remember it's a fairly new invention. How was it done before Baileys? more...

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