Sound real smart at the bar after just reading these Features. From how whiskies are made to how rums are marqued. We know high school Chemistry wasn't fun, so we'll try to keep things light and interesting.
Special Features
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The Sweet Science of Oleo Saccharum: The "Sugar Oil" Well-Loved by Bartenders
(Image Credit: Shannon Sturgis) There was a time in my life that if I heard someone say "Oleo Saccharum" out loud, I'd expect the furniture to ... -
The Past, Present & Future of Chinese Grape Wine: A Journey Through 5 Key Regions and Leading Wineries
It’s easy to assume in a place like China that vin rouge is a relatively recent affair, a product of Western influence in the 20th century and o... -
A Quick And Dirty History Of Jamaica's High Ester Rums (And Why There's A Legal Ester Limit)
High ester rums have been the obsession of the rum community for the past couple of years, creating an explosive interest in rum marks that can ... -
The Essential Aperitivo Liqueur Guide: Campari, Chartreuse, Aperol and More, Explained!
You might have heard the word "Aperitivo" or "Apéritif" float around in your past visits to restaurants, and chances are you might even have ord... -
What You Need To Know About Koji In 2025: The Future of Fermentation & Craft Sake
In 2006, the Brewing Society of Japan designated koji mold (aspergillus oryzae) as Japan’s national fungi, or kokkin ( 国菌). Today, koji, along w... -
Cocktail Syrups: It's Really That Simple
Whether you like your cocktails on the sweeter side or not, few can deny the importance of a syrup in a cocktail that needs it, let alone the co... -
Deconstructing A Timeless Classic: We Taste All The Components That Make Hibiki Whisky
Many often trace the origins of the global Japanese whisky boom to this scene in the 2003 cult classic film Lost in Translation, where Bill Murr... -
Arrack Is Making Its Case To Be In Every Bartender’s Toolkit: Kotuwa’s Head Bartender Tells Us Why
"Coconut is something that is very popular in Sri Lanka, we use it for practically everything, for cooking to oil, for beverage. It wasn’t a ... -
Every Wine Cameo in Disney's Ratatouille, Decoded!
Ratatouille is without a doubt one of the most well-loved movies about cooking - it's a thoughtful celebration of the beauty and joy of culinary ... -
How To Ace Wine And Spirits Auctions, And Other Tips To Catching Your Next Unicorn!
It is logical that most things well-made and in limited quantities should fetch a premium, and in some cases, more than a premium to those that a... -
10 Things You Should Know About Glenfiddich
From the misty plains of Scotland, comes a hallowed name in the world of Scotch. Adorned with its signature deer-head crest and iconic triangula... -
Understanding Sake Aromas: From Delicate Daiginjos To Sakes Gone Wild
Ever sipped on a sweet daiginjo sake and pictured bananas, or the mellow sweetness of melons? And yet, while you're picturing orchards or tropi...
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