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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From The People Behind Legendary Indie Bottlers SMWS & Single Cask Nation: We Dive Into The Newly Launched Artisan Cask Program
In my humble opinion, I do believe it is a dream (or at least an esteemed goal) for whisky lovers worldwide to have a cask or two to call their ... -
Exploring Champagne's Historical Origins In Three Bubbles: Gosset Celebris, Dom Perignon & Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
Champagne is probably, if not most certainly, the most visually distinctive of any wine – you know it when you see it; close your eyes and it’s ... -
My Journey To Asturias Discovering Sidra, Spain’s Secret To Culture And Community
It is said that mankind has been imbibing cider - the alcoholic fermented juice of apples or pears - for more than two thousand years. The story... -
3 Big Ideas to Succeed in India’s Wine Market – Insights from Sonal Holland MW
Sonal Holland MW (Image Source: sonalholland.com) If you’re someone in the wine trade, or perhaps if you’re someone in the business of import... -
The Rise Of Asian Wines: On Finally Arriving, The Search For Uniqueness Amidst Quality & Existential Questions For Its Future
"Asian wines are a thing now!" President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore (SAS) Gerald Lu proudly declares. And if there was anyone wh... -
How Investing In Whisky Casks (Somehow) Became A Bust
By Felipe Schrieberg In recent months, reports of questionable Scotch whisky cask investment schemes have moved from quiet whispers in the ind... -
What Sets Real 100% Agave Tequila Apart? Patrón’s Additive-Free Tequila Masterclass Gives us a Taste of the Truth
The idea was straightforward: produce a tequila that stands on pure agave, and nothing of else. What sounded like a simple commitment to quality... -
Public Apology and Retraction
On 14 May 2025, 88 Bamboo published an article titled "Deception Distilled? The Unravelling Of A Whisky Cask Investment Scheme And Its Links To De... -
The Newcomers Guide To Unlocking The Best Experience At A Cocktail Bar - Part 1; Or How To Actually Have A Great Time At A Bar 101
Bars are great places to meet friends, colleagues, catch up over drinks, or even make friends, or simply a great place to hang out. It’s classy,... -
Ambient Yeast, Hops & Soba Koji: Sake Somm Alex Shows Us How Japan’s Young Craft Brewers Reinvent Sake Traditions
“Many people can become lawyers, but only you can brew sake.” This was how the father of the current owner of Matsui Brewery in Kyoto (which mak... -
So You Want to Start Your Own Bar? Lessons From A Seasoned Veteran
As I push open the door to Idle Hands, the familiar shape of Jay Gray sits atop a bar stool, the light from a laptop basking his face in a blue-l... -
Here Are 12 Go-To Tequilas To Try, According To Bartenders and Tequila Aficionados
It's pretty hard to refute that tequila is becoming the latest It Spirit, and with it's rapid rise in popularity comes the influx of new brands i...
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