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Three Clear Reasons Why Tequila Sales Are Booming
Tequila is hot. Sales are way up, and the visibility of this spirit is higher than it’s probably ever been. There are now over 1500 brands on the market. According to the Distilled Spirits Council of the US, in the past 20 years, tequila volumes have grown 180%. The fastest growth has been in what are called the high end and super premium brands. High end brands have shot up 531% in the same period, and super premium brands, which barely existed 20 years ago, have soared an incredible 1042% in the same time period.
By Brett Peruzzi4 years ago in Proof
Who Invented Gin and What Are the Most Popular Gin Cocktails
Gin is, depending on who you ask, revered or incomprehensible. Too often, when you ask for a martini, you are served a vodka-based drink. Gin is basically a liqueur of about 40% alcohol and is derived from the distillation of cereals and is flavored mainly with juniper fruit of juniper extract.
By Mike Reed4 years ago in Proof
9 Insanely Delicious Winter Cocktails You Should Not Miss
Chilled to bone? Ok, let's warm you up with some wintery delights. I know what you are thinking now cocktail is all about summer, right? But think again. It is not.
By SATHI4 years ago in Proof
10 Unusual Uses of Beer
We cook from time to time, it goes great with a small portion of grilled and we know that it is full of B's, so it can be considered a food. You guessed it, of course, what it's all about: beer. Have you ever thought, however, that this liqueur can have other uses? We will tell you in the following what they are.
By Ewan Harrison4 years ago in Proof
The Types of Wine Glasses
If you've ever been to a specialty store or even a simple supermarket in the area of beverage accessories, you already know that there are a lot of types of wine glasses.
By Sabina Snow4 years ago in Proof
Pandemic Drinking to Cope is Causing Major Health Concerns
Since the early days of the pandemic, many have struggled to get by. Some are stuck working from home while having to teach their kids simultaneously. Others are stuck on the front lines, risking their lives every day to serve others—all while more than half a million deaths have occurred nationwide. Everything seemed as though it was looking up at the beginning of summer: cities, bars, and restaurants were reopening. It felt as if that freedom we had often taken for granted was finally coming back to us. But was it really coming back? And how long would it last?
By Jen4 years ago in Proof
The Top 6 Healthiest Dry Red Wines That Undoubtedly Pack a Big Punch!. Top Story - December 2021.
Do you need an excuse to uncork a bottle and take a sip of your favorite pinot noir or malbec? Of course not, right? Drinking red wines may offer many health benefits. It’s helpful in heart disease, cancer, low blood pressure, and so on.
By SATHI4 years ago in Proof
Whіѕkу Rеgіоnѕ of Sсоtlаnd - Hіghlаndѕ
Sсоtсh Whіѕkу Prоduсеd in the Hіghlаndѕ If уоu hаvе еvеr wanted tо ѕhор for whіѕkу уоu might hаvе gone tо a whіkѕу shop оr оnlіnе whisky еxсhаngе, gin but hаvе been confused about thе different regions in Sсоtlаnd. For еxаmрlе, what mаkеѕ аn Iѕlау whіѕkу dіffеrеnt frоm a Hіghlаnd whisky? This is thе second іn a number оf аrtісlеѕ еxрlоrіng thе dіffеrеnt regions of Sсоtсh whisky production. In thе fіrѕt аrtісlе wе examined thе Lоwlаnd rеgіоn, lеt'ѕ turn оur аttеntіоn Nоrth to the Hіghlаndѕ. It is еѕѕеntіаl to undеrѕtаnd аbоut thе dіffеrеnt rеgіоnѕ so thаt a реrѕоn саn fully аррrесіаtе thе unіԛuеnеѕѕ оf Sсоtсh whіѕkу.
By pitey4 years ago in Proof
Prosecco Wine Growth is a Great Italian Business Success Story
Having grown up in the Prosecco region and spent most of my falls harvesting the Prosecco grapes as I grew up, I have been watching and applauding the phenomenal transformation of the once known as a local unpretentious light wine. Prosecco has become one of the great success stories of the recent Italian wine industry. It has brought unprecedented prosperity to the Veneto region, transforming local farmers into global entrepreneurs. The prosecco growth and success has strengthened Veneto as one of the leading entrepreneurial regions of Europe.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Proof
Why Prosecco growth is unstoppable? And what producers can do to maintain this competitive angle
Having grown up in the Prosecco region and spent most of my falls harvesting the Prosecco grapes as I grew up, I have been watching and applauding the phenomenal transformation of the once known as a local unpretentious light wine. Prosecco has become one of the great success stories of the recent Italian wine industry. It has brought unprecedented prosperity to the Veneto region, transforming local farmers into global entrepreneurs. The prosecco growth and success has strengthened Veneto as one of the leading entrepreneurial regions of Europe.
By Andrea Zanon4 years ago in Proof
Cheers to You and Me
Well-Known Cocktails The Old Fashioned is said to be a cocktail that is timeless. A classic made with rye or bourbon. a sugar cube, and Angustora bitters. It is among the most popular cocktails in the world. This cocktail was first mentioned in print in the Chicago Daily Tribune in 1880.
By Rasma Raisters4 years ago in Proof
Drunkness
The other day, I was drunk for the first time in my life. While I was still under the influence of alcohol, I had the idea to write about the effect it gave me. I added some information afterward. All the things I wrote after I sobered up are written in a different font so you wouldn’t mix up the two. I left some mistakes I made as they are to leave a more natural effect to the fact I was drunk. Now, that’s how the text started.
By Calie Judy Brooks4 years ago in Proof