With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to use when making rum can be baffling. And, because any type of yeast can be used, there is no wrong option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than others. Rum{…}
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With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to choose when making tequila can be baffling. And, because any type of yeast can be used, there is the wrong option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than others. Agave{…}
With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to use when making whiskey can be baffling. And because any type of yeast *can* be used, there is no bad or good option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than{…}
With more than 1500 varieties of yeast available to choose from, knowing the right type to use in distilling vodka can be baffling. And, because any type of yeast can be used, there is no bad or good option. It all depends on your taste, preference, and budget. However, some yeast types perform better than{…}
As a general rule, a bottle of gin can last forever. The flavors will be best preserved if you keep the bottle sealed in a cool place and out of direct sunlight. Once opened, the flavors will change more rapidly due to oxidization, but the gin will still be safe to drink. If possible, keep{…}
For anyone interested in learning more about the history, type, and production of rum, this liquor has a rich history. Created by fermenting and distilling sugarcane juice or sugarcane molasses, most rums are produced in sugar-producing countries. Rum is produced in various grades, giving it a wide range of flavors and uses. Rum plays a{…}
With an ever-increasing number of individuals curious about what is and isn’t gluten-free (regardless whether they have a genuine sensitivity or not), it’s always important to know what you can drink without anxiety and what you should avoid. Beer, of course, is off-limits to gluten-intolerant people. But what about spirits like gin? Is gin gluten{…}
It is hard to talk about the difference between Gin and Geneva without talking about their origins and history, because Gin is essentially an immigrant child of Geneva. At the core, these distillates are essentially the same; a juniper-flavored spirit. Look a little closer though and you’ll be able to see some major distinguishable and{…}
Gin is a beverage that has existed for longer than most, from dutch geneva to the gin we know today. It can take on many forms and be prepared in a variety of what depending on where you’re from and what botanicals are selected to be used. But, despite being around for so long, a{…}
With its rich history and wide range of flavor profiles, gin is a versatile spirit has had a surge in popularity in recent times. In fact, gin is the most common liquor used by volume in the bar industry today. Although gin has ties to Britain, it actually originated in Holland. During the Thirty Years’{…}