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{…}
Rum plays a part in the culture of many areas such as the West Indies. It also has famous associations with the Royal Navy and piracy. It has even played a role in economic exchange, using to fund enterprises such as organized crime and even military insurgencies. Rum has a rich history and story. Rum{…}
Let talk about Genever vs Gin (or Jenever vs Gin) But It is hard to do this 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{…}
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 that 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{…}
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