Liquor Education

There are plenty of images a glass of brandy might bring to mind. Maybe it’s putting brandy in your eggnog during the holidays. Maybe it’s old men smoking cigars and sipping on brandy. Or maybe it’s Drake’s song “One Dance,” where he danced with Hennessy in hand. Whatever it is, most people have heard of brandy — but they often don’t know a lot about the l

It went from “the green fairy” to “the green devil” in the span of a century. The history of absinthe is a wild ride, with its meteoric rise throughout Europe before a devastating downfall. Today, some of the myths surrounding this libation have been dispelled. But absinthe still remains one of the most esoteric and perplexing spirits on any bar cart.

What is Absinthe?

The weather is getting colder, the leaves are changing, and everyone is breaking out pumpkin spice everything. You know what that means — Fall is officially here. In addition to being a great time to try a tasty Fall cocktail, Fall is also time for one of our favorite holidays: National Liqueur Day. On October 16, National Liqueur Day m

Did you eat a plate of pasta, put on your favorite pair of jeans, or sip your favorite glass of wine today? You can thank a farmer for all of these integral parts of your life. National Farmer’s Day is October 12^th. It’s a day to recognize and honor the farmers who work tirelessly to feed and supply our nation. They plow, plant, raise, cultivate, and harvest so you can enjoy the pleasures of

Go to the liquor store and look at the shelf full of Scotch bottles. To the untrained eye, it’s just a lot of different colored bottles bearing names that are difficult to pronounce. It’s hard to know where to start. Maybe you know your go-to bottle. But what if you want to try something different?

If you have these questions, then we have your answers. This article will give you a run-down of

Whether you’re new to the brandy scene or just looking to change things up, we’re here to help. Here are eight types of brandy that are sure to please, no matter the occasion.

A Few Brandy Terms to Know First

Before we dive in, though, let’s take a moment and give you a quick overview of the specifics that come along with describing brandy. It can get a little overw

Sometimes referred to as “the green fairy,” absinthe is one of those lesser-known spirits. Even if you find someone who has heard of it, this green drink always seems to be described with an air of mystery and danger. Bring up absinthe at a party and someone is bound to say something about hallucinations and madness.

But what is absinthe, really?

We’re here to demystify this delicious drink

Vikings – it is a word that conjures images of muscle-bound warriors clutching double-sided axes on long wooden boats. But when the word is used, chances are, the idea of Scotch whiskey doesn’t pop into your head.

Highland Park Distillery wants to change that.

This Orkney Islands-based distillery touts the region’s Vikin