The Science of Spirits Aging
A Tales of the Cocktail panel dives into the processes—and molecules—that contribute flavor characteristics
Tag: Spirits
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The founders of Chicago’s Koval Distillery share their “new-school” approach to single-barrel whiskey
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Brazilian Spirit, American Wood
Cachaça producer Novo Fogo uses sustainably harvested American oak to help protect Brazilian rain forests
A Ripening Market for American Brandies
American brandy is enjoying a revival, but it’s a little too early to call it a boom
The Break-Even Bottle
Bars around the country are leveling the financial playing field by allowing customers to sample from rare bottles—at cost
The Return of Funky Rums
Distillers turn their attention to the old-school, unrefined, and flamboyant flavors of what rum used to be
New Whiskeys, New Drinkers—New Definitions?
Who’s drinking craft whiskey, what are they looking for, and what that means for the industry
Finding Gin’s Terroir
Adding local ingredients to gin can help create a better sense of place and a deeper connection to the spirit
Vodkas That Go Against the Grain
Vodka makers are looking for new ways to make this neutral spirit more interesting
Dr. Stoner’s Herbal Concoctions
Weed, meet whiskey (and vodka). Sort of.
Quality Crossover
Gwen Conley, one of the beverage industry’s top sensory experts, transitions from beer to spirits