Gin
Gin: how it is made, distilled and flavoured
Learn how gin is made, why juniper matters, and how grains, fermentation, distillation and botanicals shape its style and flavour.
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Gin
Hampstead gin copied Hendrick’s and left the market
An Edinburgh court ordered Lidl to stop selling Hampstead gin in Great Britain after Hendrick’s Gin producers challenged its redesign.
Liqueurs
Chinese Liquor: A 5,000-Year Story of Civilization
Chinese liquor has a history spanning more than 5,000 years, with a remarkable variety of styles and a legacy of famous spirits.
Cocktails
The Havana Especial Cocktail: A Truly Cuban Drink
The Havana Especial is a truly Cuban cocktail made for Caribbean sunshine, blending rum, pineapple and island character in a refreshing classic.
Articles
Key Dates Related to Alcoholic Drinks: August–December
In previous posts we covered key dates related to alcoholic drinks; here are the ones from August to December.
Articles
The Story of Matusalem: a Legendary Rum Born to Make History
Matusalem is a rum created to stand the test of time: not a passing trend, but a lasting favourite across generations and changing tastes.
Liqueurs
Sake in Japan: origin, brewing and serving traditions
Japanese sake is made from polished rice, water, koji and yeast, with precise brewing methods and serving styles shaped by type and occasion.
Beer
How to increase the alcohol percentage in beer
To increase beer alcohol, brewers can add more malt, fermentable sugars, honey or malt extract while balancing body, flavour and yeast attenuation.
Beer
Ale vs Lager Beer: Styles, Brewing and Flavour Profiles
Explore the differences between ale and lager beer through their styles, brewing methods and flavour profiles that define each beer’s authentic character.
Articles
Table protocol: 6 key points for a formal table
A guide to table protocol covering tablecloth, crockery, cutlery, salt shaker, napkins, glassware and posture at a formal table.
Liqueurs
Mezcal and tequila: differences between Mexican spirits
Mezcal and tequila share Mexican origin and agave, but differ in raw material, regions, cooking, fermentation, flavour and regulation.
Liqueurs
Cocktail Classification by Volume and Serving Size
Learn how cocktails are classified by volume, and why even small changes in measurements can alter the final balance, flavour and quality of a drink.