First produced in 1780 by pioneers who had settled in Kentucky, Tennessee and Pennsylvania, bourbon is a marvelous example of the passions and ingenuity of 18th century Americans.
Read more...
The History of Canadian Whisky dates back to the 1800's when Rum, which was prevalent was mixed with "high wine", which was a whisky spirit made from grains. This made it stretch further and added flavor.
Read more...
With the possible exception of absinthe, no alcoholic beverage has ever had as maligned a reputation as gin. Find out about the history of gin in this article.
Read more...
More debates have been waged about the Martini's origins than over any other cocktail. Find out what the most popular theories are in this article as well as some fun facts about the Martini.
Read more...
Shotglasses are as American as the cowboy is. Any good Western will show a thirsty trail rider siding up to the bar and ordering "a shot of whiskey". Europeans seem to be a bit more refined and sip out of cordial glasses. Learn about collecting shotglasse
Read more...
A single malt scotch is made from one distillery, aged at least three years in a wooden barrel and must be a distillate of only malted barley grain. Like fine wines, they take a little bit of getting used to, but if you begin sampling them and become fami
Read more...
