Pineau des Charentes
Pineau des Charentes, known to its fans just as pineau, is a fortified wine from western France that’s made using brandy to produce an aperitif or dessert wine which is absolutely delicious.
Spirits 101 is the page where you learn about all spirits, like what is whiskey, or what’s the difference between tequila and mezcal.
Pineau des Charentes, known to its fans just as pineau, is a fortified wine from western France that’s made using brandy to produce an aperitif or dessert wine which is absolutely delicious.
The answer to the question ‘Is bourbon whiskey?’ is yes. All bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon, nor does bourbon have to be made in Kentucky.
People often ask if mezcal is stronger than tequila, and what the other differences are between tequila and mezcal, so here’s where you find out.
Travel Distilled writes a brief history of Grey Goose Vodka
Travel Distilled’s advice on Vodka Tasting Made Easy – how to sip it, how to cleanse your palate and other vodka-tasting tips.
Travel Distilled tries a blind vodka tasting in Sweden at the distillery of Absolut Elyx, with a few dry martinis for good measure.
Is there a right way to drink your bourbon or whiskey? The short answer is yes, as this excellent video from The Bourbonite explains.
Mike Gerrard of Travel Distilled Chooses a Whiskey for St Patrick’s Day.
French Brandy and Cognac 101: Travel Distilled’s primer on what are brandy, cognac, and armagnac.
Mexican Spirits 101: Travel Distilled gives a primer in the differences between the Mexican spirits of tequila, mezcal, and sotol.