If you’re a fan of spirits, you’ve likely heard of both brandy and whiskey. But what exactly are the differences between the two? While both are distilled liquors, the ingredients and production processes vary significantly, resulting in distinct flavors and characteristics. Brandy is made from fermented fruit juice or wine, while whiskey is made from a fermented grain mash. This difference in ingredients leads to …
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If you are a bourbon enthusiast, you have likely come across the debate between Buffalo Trace Bourbon and Eagle Rare Bourbon. Both are produced by the Buffalo Trace Distillery and are highly regarded in the bourbon community. However, there are some key differences between the two that make them unique in their own way. Buffalo Trace Bourbon is the flagship bourbon of the distillery and …
Continue readingAs a bourbon enthusiast, I’ve always enjoyed exploring different brands and sharing my thoughts on them. Recently, I decided to revisit Maker’s Mark Bourbon, a popular and well-known choice among whiskey connoisseurs. It’s been quite some time since I last tasted this bourbon, and I was excited to see if my perception of it had changed over the years. In my past experiences, Maker’s Mark …
Continue readingIf you’re a fan of spirits, then you’re likely familiar with the age-old debate of rum vs whiskey. Both of these alcoholic beverages are beloved by many, but they have distinct differences that set them apart. Understanding the differences between rum and whiskey can help you choose which one is right for you and your taste buds. One of the most significant differences between rum …
Continue readingAs recently as yesterday, I came accross a post on social media refering to the new Port Charlotte range and their new design, arguing that the container didn’t have much importance as long as the content was good. It may sound surprising (or not, because I’m such a superficial girl…;) #sarcasmspotted), but I don’t necessarily agree with this statement. “Who cares about the package?” I …
Continue readingDisclaimer: Yes, I’m working as a whisky auctioneer (here), so if you think I’m not being objective, you’re free to close this page – I’d rather think it puts me in a great position to understand the ins and outs of the whisky auction world 😉 As I’ve been wandering around the World Wide Whisky Web, I regularly come across the usual “auction shamer”, claiming …
Continue readingNew small start-up distilleries enter the market each and every year in all parts of the globe, from the hills of Scotland to the fields of Australia – and they’re likely to all face the same challenges when introducing their spirits to the public… –> They need to be unique but some people will get pissed if they can’t access bottlings. –> They need to …
Continue readingYou probably haven’t missed the “big” news of this past week: Diageo has registered Jane Walker trademark, and while the firm has for the moment refused to comment the documents, meaning that we don’t actually know much about the content of this future edition (not even its launch date… Although some have been talking about the 8th of March, International Women’s Day…), the whole whisky …
Continue readingI used to be one of those “cool” kids getting shit-faced with cheap booze several times a week when I was younger, probably wilder… But definitely not wiser 😉 – oh don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy my fair share of drunken nights out, and drinking warm beer cans outside in a parking lot will never be an obstacle when the occasion calls for …
Continue readingWhile many have been pointing out the bad and ugly of the whisky industry lately in their 2017 summaries (prices, quality, fakes, lack of transparency and diversity…) , I feel like I need to do what I’m here for, and what this blog is all about in the first place: stay fucking positive (which has sometimes proved quite hard this year as you may have …
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