Ten Wine Myths Debunked
Some common thinking about wine is really common misinformation — common myths that aren't true. The following sections set the record straight about these wine myths. [more…]
Reliable Wine Choices at a Restaurant
With all the thousands of wines in hundreds of styles out there, you can't be expected to remember all the wines and how they pair with food. To make it easier for you, here is a shorter list of a few [more…]
How Alcohol Fits into the Paleo Diet
The Paleo (cave man) diet doesn't forbid alcohol. The key to successfully imbibing alcohol while living Paleo is choosing the right adult beverages and consuming them in a responsible, intentional way. [more…]
The Vocabulary of Distilling Whiskey and Spirits
The distillation process goes through several stages involving different contraptions, containers, and compounds, and each one has its own name. The following terms can come in handy when you're discovering [more…]
A Closer Look at the Alcohol Content of Liquor
By law, the labels on containers of distilled spirits and wine must show either alcohol by volume (ABV) or proof. Here is what those two measurements mean. [more…]
Foods from Which Spirits Are Distilled
The different types of liquors and spirits get their distinctive flavors and aromas from the foods used in the distillation process. Here are some of the foods used to distill common spirits: [more…]
Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Enterprising drink-makers have been distilling alcohols from myriad sources for centuries. Although some of the laws, ingredients, and technology have changed, the process of distilling alcohol into whiskey [more…]
