Blog World of Drinks – articles about rum, whisky, wine, and mixed drinks
On the blog World of Drinks, you will find articles that guide you through the world of premium alcohol. Discover guides for selecting whisky, rum, or wine, tasting tips, and recipes for mixed drinks. Stay updated on news, trends, and stories of brands that shape drinking culture.
01. 03. 2022
The Duppy Share is a young British brand inspired by the Caribbean, which mixes very delicious rums from the two best distilleries in the world. It was founded in 2014 by rum lover George Frost. Its goal is to bring people more real and honest Caribbean rum.
The Duppy Share brand was named after an old legend. It is said that as whiskey ages, part of it evaporates to the angels. This is a…
16. 02. 2022
In the second half of 2021, the family business BVD (Bird Valley Distillery) received international awards! Their purely Slovak products Gin Gin and Lúčky Gin won CPW&SC in the category London Dry gin double silver!
However, these are not just ordinary awards from the average company. Hong Kong hosts the most prestigious Cathay Pacific Wine & Spirit Competition every year. For the thirteenth…
01. 02. 2022
In today's article, we will talk more about French brandy - armagnac. Find out where its roots go and what makes it special.
Typical differences between cognac and brandy
We have already written several times that every cognac is essentially a brandy, but the opposite is not true. If we talk about brandy, we can say that it is a spirit made from wine that is aged in oak barrels. Its quality…
11. 01. 2022
Glen Scotia is a well-known Scottish whiskey brand, founded in 1832. It is one of the smallest whiskey distilleries in Scotland, but it still managed to achieve something incredible! For the first time in history, one distillery has won two of the highest possible awards from the world of whiskey.
Glen Scotia brand
The history of this brand begins in 1832 in southwest Scotland. In a very short…
03. 12. 2021
We present you a long-awaited novelty from the world of rums - Santos Dumont Heritage! Brazilian distillery Santos Dumont announced in early November that it was planning something big. Today, December 3, is officially out and we are proud that you can buy it from us.
Santos Dumont brand
The history of this brand begins at the end of the 19th century, when the Brazilian Alberto Santos Dumont…
07. 10. 2021
Hot news from distillery A.H. Riise! Rum Tasting Calendar A.H. Riise 24 Experiences 2021 will make your cold autumn weather more pleasant and shorten your pre-Christmas time. With its content, it can please taste buds throughout the year, and thanks to the design, it is guaranteed to surprise you as a gift for Christmas or other anniversaries.
The history of the A.H. Riise
History of the…
21. 09. 2021
We have prepared for you a list of the ten most interesting experimental or in other words non-traditional whisky from Ireland, Scotland and Japan. They are excited by classics, experts but also novices in the world of whisky.
Surely it has ever happened to you that you wanted to try something new, discover new tastes, smells and be surprised. People from various whisky distilleries around the…
24. 08. 2021
The Foursquare rum distillery from the island of Barbados has launched a very interesting rum, which has won more than 70 medals and awards for quality, taste and ecology. But first, let's say some basic information about Foursquare.
Foursquare is located on a former sugar plantation, which was established in about 1720, on the small Caribbean island of Barbados. The distillery was reopened by…
06. 07. 2021
The Whitley Neill brand produce London Dry Gin, which was launched in 2005 by Johnny Neill, following an old family tradition in gin production.
Introducing Whitley Neill's family history
The Neill family began distillation in 1762, and Johnny Neill is the eighth generation to maintain a long family tradition. From a young age he liked to experiment. Under the guidance of his grandmother, he…
19. 04. 2021
The GlenAllachie is a young Scotch whisky brand, established in 2017. It is produced in an independent Scottish distillery located near the town of Aberlour in the Speyside region of Scotland, which has been in operation for over 50 years.
The GlenAllachie – premium single malt whisky
The GlenAllachie is a Scottish single malt whisky that has quickly gained respect around the world.…
23. 02. 2021
It was the mid-19th century when the Spanish steamboat "El Mallorquín" sailed across the ocean under the command of Captain Don Joan Suau y Bennaser. He was known not only for his captain’s duties but also for his entrepreneurial spirit, thanks to which he created a market in Cuba for anise liqueur and other Cuban products.
Part of his business activities here naturally included the…
If the name Marama Origin Spiced Rum sounds familiar to you, you’re not mistaken. In its early days, Marama was produced in the Pacific paradise of Fiji. Today, everything has changed — the former Marama Fijian Rum is now a thing of the past. The production of Marama has moved to another exotic destination – the Indonesian island of Java in Southeast Asia. With this transition, a new exotic rum…
