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A Tequila Guide: Types, Process, and What Sets It Apart
Tequila is a drink that has been around for centuries and is still enjoyed by people all over the world today. In fact, you’ve probably heard of one of the most famous tequilas around, the 1942 Don Julio.
By Jen Hensey4 years ago in Proof
Big Brewing: Lies, Fueds and S. Carlsbergensis.
What’s in beer? When I last asked this at a fancy gastropub, around a polished wooden table and ridiculously priced pints, I received a bunch of blank stares. One mate tentatively responded “hops?”.
By Rk.ke4 years ago in Proof
Most Popular Cocktails
In January 2022, Drinks International (DI), a trade publication for the alcohol industry, released its list of 2021’s best-selling classic cocktails around the globe. To create the annual ranking, DI surveys the world’s top bars and asks each to name its best-selling drinks for the year. The responses are then weighted and ranked. For the latest version, the publication surveyed 100 bars to create a ranking of the year’s most ordered drinks at top establishments around the world.
By prashant4 years ago in Proof
Road traffic Accidents Increase Dramatically Worldwide
Road traffic accidents—the leading cause of death by injury and the tenth-leading cause of all deaths globally—now make up a surprisingly significant portion of the worldwide burden of ill-health. An estimated 1.2 million people are killed in road crashes each year, and as many as 50 million are injured, occupying 30 percent to 70 percent of orthopedic beds in developing countries hospitals.1 And if present trends continue, road traffic injuries are predicted to be the third-leading contributor to the global burden of disease and injury by 2020.2
By Aman bharti4 years ago in Proof
To Whiskey or not to Whiskey that is the question.
Who does not like a shot of whiskey, a green tea or even a hot totty? Yes, it is delicious! So, let us take a dive deeper to see why this special concoction literally means ‘water of life.’
By Camille Lynn4 years ago in Proof
Alcohol Predictions for 2022: Seltzers, Bold Flavors, and More
With the current pandemic changing the way we shop, drink, socialize, and everything in between, it’s no surprise to see alcohol trends competing to keep up. Some trends throughout the pandemic have come and gone as we've been evolving through phases these last two years. For some, at-home bartending has slowed as bars and restaurants have reopened. For others, they are keeping those home bartending classes to good use. And let's not forget about the expansion of third-party deliveries as more individuals opt to stay home (especially with the newest Omicron variant). Just as we saw in 2020, 2021 was a year of innovation and new ideas just continue to climb into 2022.
By Jen4 years ago in Proof
Are Wine Fridges Expensive? Do They Consume A Lot Of Electricity?
Temperature Control Any wine cooler worth its value will let you control the environment you want to store your liquor in. The discerning wine appreciator knows that fluctuations in temperature can spoil entire batches of wine. Wine coolers come with thermostats that keep the wine just the way it should be; pristine. Allowing for ranges of at least 20 degrees, wine coolers permit flexibility and personal preference for preserving wine in the long-term. As an added benefit, some high-end wine fridges come with dual zone technology, letting users store different wines at varying temperatures, all in the same fridge.
By Carolyn Mitchell 4 years ago in Proof
L(iquor)ove brings People Together!
It is never too late to pick the best Valentines gifts for the special one and Sendgifts make for the best Valentine's gift for the one in your life and not only make them smile but give them something they will love and cherish.
By Send Gifts4 years ago in Proof
The Tale of 5 Chicago-Famous Cocktails and Their Recipes
Historically, American Midwesterners tend to prefer simple drinks, like beer and whiskey, over fancy mixed concoctions. But Chicago does have a few famous cocktails it can claim from its past.
By Test4 years ago in Proof
How to Make Money on Vocal.Media
I promise. We’ll get to the cat and the piano eventually. But first: how do you make money on Vocal.Media? The short answer: write.
By Andrea Lawrence4 years ago in Proof
6 Tips and Tricks for Drinking Responsibly
Drinking alcohol is a fun time. It’s a nice way to spend time with friends, enjoy one’s own company and make lots of memories. But too much fun comes with major responsibility.
By Noah Nelson4 years ago in Proof
Dry January vs. Damp January: Which is Better?
Every January, people dust off their gym shoes, meal-prep for hours, and dispose of all the alcohol in the house (at least for the first thirty-one days of the new year). Dry January has become one of the most well-known resolutions to take effect for the first month of every year, first starting in 2013 in the UK. Since then, more than 130,000 individuals have participated in Dry January in 2021.
By Jen4 years ago in Proof