What is Baijiu?
Travel Distilled explains what the Chinese spirit Baijiu is, its history, how it’s made, its cultural significance, its styles, and its rituals and traditions.
Mike Gerrard
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What is Sake?
Travel Distilled explains what the Japanese drink sake is, its history, how it’s made, its serving rituals, cultural significance, and more.
What is Pastis?
Travel Distilled explains what the French drink pastis is, where it comes from, how it’s made, and its cultural significance.
What Is Calvados?
Travel Distilled explains what Calvados is, with notes on its history, production process and use in cooking.
Moroccan Tonic
Travel Distilled samples Wildleaf Tonic and other mixers inspired by the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
History of Tanqueray Gin
Travel Distilled brings you a brief history of Tanqueray Gin, from its founding in London in the 19th century by Charles Tanqueray to Tanqueray today.
Tequila and Food Pairings
Travel Distilled talks about tequila and food pairings, which dishes tequila pairs well with, including international cuisine and pairing tequila with desserts!
Madeiran Rum
Travel Distilled presents a beginner’s guide to Madeiran rum by Madeiran rum expert Harold Vieira, co-founder of Harold and Hansa, specialists in Madeiran Rum.
The Cocktail Deck
Travel Distilled reviews The Cocktail Deck, a neat pocket gift idea for home bartenders that provides 52 classic and modern cocktail recipes like playing cards.
Borders Distillery
Travel Distilled takes a look at the Borders Distillery, the first Scotch whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837.