Don’t decide between red or white wine this holiday season, invite some of your loved ones over and have them all! A wine tasting party is an ideal way to get your family and friends gathered together during the holiday season. Throwing a wine tasting party can be daunting, but here are a few key… Read more »
The Benefits of Oak Alternatives in Winemaking
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The history of Winemaking is a pretty much a tale as old as time. It can be traced back to China as early as 7000 BC and transporting wine in oak barrels goes all the way back to the Roman Empire. The added benefits that oak provided wine may have been a happy accident, but… Read more »
Oaked vs. Unoaked Wine: What’s the Difference?
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To say the difference between oaked and unoaked wine is all in the taste is, while accurate, a large over simplification. There are certain wines that oak just lends itself well to. Many red wines and a few white wines benefit from aging in oak. When wine ages in oak, the flavors become more complex,… Read more »
Why You Need to Add Oak to Your List of Beer Making Ingredients
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Oak has been used for distilling and brewing for hundreds of years, but recently, the resurgence of home brewing has brought about a sort of oak reawakening. The advantage of oak is that it lends itself beautifully to not only whiskey, but beer and wine as well. If used properly, oak can add rich, bold… Read more »
Whiskey Pairings for Your Summer BBQs
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Whiskey and BBQ are arguably a more iconic pair than peanut butter and jelly. As the weather warms and everyone starts emerging from their houses after months of indoor confinement, there’s probably just a few things you have in mind. If one of those things isn’t getting your grill out and your grub on, we’re… Read more »
Aging in an Impatient World: The New Whiskey
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It’s a tale almost as old as time itself—to get good whiskey takes time. Age has always meant quality whiskey. However, with the rise in craft distilleries and the interest in whiskey, it’s just not practical anymore. So that forces the question: can you make quality whiskey without all that time? Science says yes. There… Read more »
How to Use Oak in Home Brewing
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The debate between which is the best type of whiskey, or whisky, will probably never be settled, but one thing that isn’t up for debate is the integral part oak plays in whiskey-making process. Oak is particularly good for aging and flavor because of the way the wood fibers align. It’s also a rather pure… Read more »
Whisk(e)y Flavor Profiles: Part 1
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For those of us who’ve been passionate about whiskey for decades, the fact that it has become so popular in recent years comes as no surprise. However, even seasoned whiskey lovers can use some advice when deciding on flavor profiles and personal preference. With that in mind, we’re here to shed some light on the… Read more »
Understanding a Whiskey Difference: Bourbon and Scotch
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Whiskey, or whisky, is a favorite among spirit enthusiasts and novices alike. It’s a unique spirit that warms not just your body, but your heart as well (ok, we realize that’s a tad dramatic, but we stand by the statement). While many people enjoy whiskey, a lot of people struggle to understand the difference between… Read more »