Liquor 101
Which brands of vodka should you actually be boycotting?
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By an act of Congress in 2007, September was declared National Bourbon Heritage Month. The bill reinforces the 1964 Act of Congress that declared bourbon “America’s Native Spirit” by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States. Celebrate the history of bourbon and it’s American legacy by checking out these 10 facts we found about bourbon you might not know. ONE While 95% of bourbon is distilled in Kentucky, it can legally be produced anywhere in the United States… Connecticut, Kansas,…
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First things first, we are going to start with the question, “What exactly is Whiskey?” Whiskey (or Whisky) is a spirit that is distilled from fermented grain and is then usually aged in wooden barrels for a period of time. Whiskey can come from all over the world and each area of origin generally has its own style. Factors that can distinguish the different styles can be the type of grain used (might be corn, barley, rye or wheat), barrel type used, aging time and distillation technique. Now, onto what…
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Bourbon is America’s ‘Native Spirit,’ and maybe that’s why it has become so popular. Everyone loves an authentic ‘made in America’ product. But it’s not just American’s who are falling in love with Bourbon…it is now exported to over 100 nations around the world. So whether you enjoy it neat, on the rocks or in an Old Fashioned, raise your glass this month to Bourbon and its American roots!
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Living gluten free can be tough! There are so many different opinions on what is and is not safe to eat for people with Celiacs disease. And the confusion doesn’t end with food! Trying to figure out which types of wine and liquor are gluten-free can be even more confusing! In most cases all wine is considered gluten-free because it is made with grapes. However, there are exceptions to this rule because of certain aspects to the winemaking process. For example, the paste used to seal barrels to age wine may contain…
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