Bondston Journal – articles on whisky, rum, wine and cocktails

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Château du Tariquet (also known as Domain du Tariquet) is a brand of Armagnac owned by the Grassa family. In today's article, we will introduce you to the story that shaped this excellent Armagnac for almost 100 years. But first, a bit of theory: What is Armagnac? ■ It is a wine distillate distilled only once, through gradual distillation, which preserves many aromatic and flavoring…

Japanese whiskey is breaking records in terms of the number of awards it has won worldwide and is among the most exclusive spirits you can buy. The difference between Japanese and Scotch whiskey Scotland has a long and strong tradition of whisky production. Distilleries sometimes exchange whisky with each other in order to create the best possible blend. However, this would be a real rarity in…

You don't have to be an experienced hiker, climber or endurance athlete, but you must love the Slovak mountains! Deep forests, gorges, waterfalls, rocky cliffs with castles from which you can see the landscape below you like the palm of your hand, and above all, lots of borovička (juniper) - Slovakia offers all of this. Borovička is a Slovak classic that is very popular. This spirit, made from…