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

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…

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…

Today we take a look at the journey of this popular drink. How it made its way into aristocratic circles, where it was in great demand. In addition, we will explain its roots and the influence of Irish history on the overall development of the brand. When one thinks of an iconic brand that has spirit, Hennessy has to be at the top of that imaginary list. It's mentioned on TV, in music, on the…

Vodka has long been one of the most popular spirits in the world. A large share of its popularity is due to mixed drinks, which are popular with even the most demanding tasters. Vodka is like a blank canvas on which you can apply the craziest or boldest colours when creating a cocktail. We don't dare to pick the three best mixed drinks, but we bring you 3 truly delicious recipes. Which one will…

What is the difference between brandy and cognac The roots of the name brandy can be found in the Dutch word brandewijn - which translates as fiery or burnt wine. However, cognac is also made from wine, so what's the difference between the two? It's the same as with champagne and sparkling wine - cognac is one type of brandy, the biggest difference is not in the production process, but in its…

Vodka is a concept. Not only in Russia, nowadays all over the world, but until the 1950s it was especially popular in Europe. Today, however, in the USA it is fighting with whiskey for the first place in consumption, it has also gained great popularity in the Philippines and in Slovakia it has been sovereignly the best-selling alcohol in recent years. Where does its history go back and how is…

A tour of this famous place is considered by many to be a journey to the heart of perfection. We will introduce the Rémy Martin cognac house, its tradition and look at why it is so unique. We'll also take a look at what a tour that combines exceptional cognacs looks like. Rémy Martin is home to one of the leading cognac producers in France. Behind its history is a family of wine merchants who…

Don Ed Hardy. You may have heard of him thanks to the clothing brand that bears his name. Or maybe you've come across a vodka or wine bottle somewhere with a brightly coloured wrapper, full of different designs, on which that name was prominently displayed. What you may not know, however, is that the name belongs to one of the most influential American tattoo artists of the last century. We'll…