Why Are They Called Spirits? [by Kelechi Deca]
Have you ever wondered why alcoholic drinks, mostly whiskey and brandy, are referred to as spirits?
11
Aug
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11
Aug
Between Champagne and Cognac [by Kelechi Deca]
After the last post I made on Cognac over the weekend, someone came into my inbox to ask me the difference betwee...
11
Aug
Eau de Vie = Water of Life [by Kelechi Deca]
“Uisce Beatha” that is the Gaelic translation for “Water of Life” for whiskey. We will share that beautiful history next week. But the French are not left out; that is why they call theirs Eau de Vie, the same Water of Life.
05
Aug
The Whiskey of Life [by Kelechi Deca]
In all things, moderation is key…
About 500 years ago, Raphael Holi...
03
Aug
Glenfiddich: The Glen of The Fiddich [by Kelechi Deca]
Glenfiddich is unarguably the most popular single malt whisky in the world, selling in 180 countries. Interestingly, over 90% of those who love to drink it outside Scotland cannot pronounce it rightly.
02
Aug
Sine Metu: The Jameson Family, Makers of the Jameson Whiskey [by Kelechi Deca]
Jameson Whiskey is the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world. Produced in our distillery in Midleton, County Cork, from malted and unmalted Irish barley, Jameson’s blended whiskeys are triple-distilled, resulting in exceptional smoothness.
