Hennessy is one of the most famous names in the world of spirits. Since being founded in 1795, the Hennessy distillery has become a prestige brand on an immense scale, with its products beloved by everyone from rappers to royalty. In a story as long as Hennessy’s there’s always going to be room for innovation. …
Posts from: April 2022
A Mai Tai is one of the most popular rum based cocktails you can get- it is fruity, tropical and sweet, but is stronger than a daiquiri. It is made with both white rum and dark rum, along with other ingredients, and has a lovely bright appearance which is very appealing. This cocktail was first …
Famous philosopher Homer Simpson once called alcohol the cause of and solution to all of life’s problems. And nothing works more efficiently or more quickly than vodka. Vodka is very easy to make because it is basically just a combination of water and ethanol, usually made out of grain or potatoes. There are no special …
If you have ever enjoyed a martini or other cocktail, then you have likely already had Vermouth before. This drink is made from fortified wine mixed with herbs and spices to create an aromatic drink that is bursting with various different flavors. Martini liquor is one of the most popular types of vermouth, however there …
There are so many alcoholic beverages to choose from nowadays it can be hard to find quality spirits to have in your drinks. From spirits that taste like chemicals to artificial flavorings, there is nothing worse than being disappointed in a drink that you were really looking forward to. Vodka is a versatile spirit that …
A warming drink that is perfect for the cold winter weather (and is often featured in winter cocktails for this very reason), peppermint schnapps consists of a clear distilled spirit that is- as the name suggests- mint-flavored, but with a specific peppermint twist. Typically created via peppermint extract- usually made with peppermint leaves-, sweetener (either …
Some people think you can stick any cheap spirit in a cocktail, and still get good results. This might be true for college kegers, but dinner party guests will not be impressed by your budget take on the Mai Tai. Instead, you need to find a spirit that balances the flavors of the cocktail, adds …
There are lots of different cocktails you can make with rum, all with a unique flavour. One of the most popular rum cocktails is a Dark and Stormy, which was first created after the First World War. The history of the drink first begins in 1806, when James Gosling’s boat docked in Bermuda instead of …
Having the privilege to taste Hennessy Pure White Cognac is a rarity, if you have tasted it, you are certainly very lucky. There are many wonderful beverages out there that are hardly in the reach of most people. However, this particular beverage is especially elusive. If you are a lover of drinks tasting or just …
The craft beer revolution has led to some great things in the world of brewing, and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company had a lot to do with that. Now the brand is turning their sights to another market that’s ready to explode: hard kombucha. With Strainge Beast, Sierra Nevada are trying their hand at the …
