What Is Anis?
Travel Distilled explains what anis is, where it comes from, how it’s produced, and how to use this licorice-flavored spirit.
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What is Rhum Agricole?
Travel Distilled explains what Rhum Agricole is, the history of this Caribbean spirit, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails.
What is Armagnac?
Travel Distilled explains what Armagnac is, the history of this French brandy, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails and cooking.
What is Chartreuse?
Travel Distilled explains what Chartreuse is, the history of this French liqueur, how and where it’s made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails and cooking.
What is Cointreau?
Travel Distilled explains what Cointreau is, the history or this French spirit, how and where it is made, how to drink it and its use in cocktails and cooking.
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.
Cognac Travel Guide
This Cognac travel guide, Cognac (and Jarnac) Distilled, covers not only distillery visits but also other attractions, where to stay and where to eat and drink.
What is Absinthe?
Travel Distilled answers the question ‘what is absinthe?’ with a history of the spirit made from the wormwood plant and once thought to be deadly.
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.