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Is it your hobby to make unique cocktails? This is the perfect opportunity for you! The English brand Equiano Rum Co is coming up for the first time with a worldwide competition in mixology. The Covid-19 pandemic caused all bars to close, so because of that we had to mix our favorite drinks at home. That's why Equiano came up with the idea to create a worldwide drink-mixing competition that…

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…

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…