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The 11 Best Additive-Free Tequilas According to Experts
Apr 25, 2024 · In 2020, Scarlet and Grover Sanschagrin, the founders of Tequila Matchmaker, a tequila database with the goal of advocating for greater transparency in the tequila industry, launched their Additive Free Alliance to identify brands that forgo anything but pure agave spirits.To be included, distilleries must open their doors to thorough in-person inspections, and repeat the process for the ...
Why Arkansas Rice Is the Backbone of the U.S. Sake Movement
Oct 3, 2024 · A History of Japanese Rice Production. Isbell Farms already had a history of cultivating Japanese culinary rice before turning to sake. After an illuminating conversation with Japanese native Shoichi Ito, Ph.D, at a Rice Technical Working Group conference in the late 1980s, second-generation rice farmer Chris Isbell grew …
The 8 Single Malt Scotch Whiskies That Stand Out to Experts Right …
Nov 18, 2024 · Isle of Raasay Lightly Peated. Photo courtesy of ImpEx Beverages. Isle of Raasay Lightly Peated, Isle of Raasay, Scotland; $70. Selected by Brendan Noble, spirits buyer, The Whisky Shop, San Francisco The first legal whisky (and gin) distillery on the Isle of Raasay, the island’s namesake distillery opened in 2017 and has caught the attention of Scotch enthusiasts across the U.S. in the ...
Understanding the Science of Barrel Entry Proof in Whiskey
Oct 14, 2024 · Whiskey professionals tend to agree that the primary factor influencing a whiskey’s character is the time it spends in wooden barrels. Throughout maturation, the whiskey engages with the wood, absorbing various compounds and undergoing complex chemical reactions, all interactions that gradually shape and refine its flavor, aroma, texture, and appearance.
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5 Holiday Buying Trends to Watch in 2024 | SevenFifty Daily
Nov 7, 2024 · No- and Low-ABV Beverages Will Have Broader Reach. With a wider availability of zero-proof and low-ABV wines, spirits, and beer, the practice of abstaining from or limiting alcohol now transcends Dry January—and that includes during the holiday season.
The Story of Vine Street Imports in 6 Wines | SevenFifty Daily
Sep 9, 2024 · This year marks the 25th anniversary of New Jersey-based Vine Street Imports, an impressive feat for a relatively small wine importer focused on off-the-beaten-track regions from Australia, South Africa, England, and beyond.And the company has managed to weather some difficult periods—the global financial crisis and the pandemic, for starters—without veering from its core philosophy.
The New Generation Fueling Arak’s U.S. Growth - SevenFifty Daily
Mar 9, 2023 · A New Generation of Arak Producers. One such brand at the vanguard of this micro renaissance in the Arab world and beyond is Muaddi, a Palestinian small-batch, low-volume, seasonal producer of the spirit.Its maker, Nader Muaddi, was disappointed in the state of arak and decided to take matters into his own hands.
Decoding the Bartending Science of Clarified Cocktails
Jul 16, 2019 · At the New York City restaurant Quality Meats, Bryan Schneider, the bar director of the Quality Branded group’s restaurants in New York, Miami Beach, and Denver, serves a cocktail of one part rye whiskey and two parts Angostura bitters.It sounds potentially undrinkable, but it goes down smooth. The secret? Milk washing, or milk clarification, a …