Spirits
Spirits education: whisky, bourbon, vermouth and cocktails, plus the WSET spirits qualifications.
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The Ultimate Guide to Garnishing Cocktails and Other DrinksGarnishes for cocktail drinks made simple. Explore common and unique cocktail garnishes, how they work, and when to use them to improve y...
What's the Difference Between Whiskey and Bourbon?Discover the difference between whiskey and bourbon, scotch, rye, and more. Learn how each is made, and how to choose and taste spirits w...
Considering taking WSET Level 3 in Spirits?The WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits is an advanced-level qualification covering the production, categories, and systematic sensory evaluati...
Why Everyone Should Join USBG: Uniting Bartenders, Enthusiasts, and Industry ProfessionalsThe United States Bartenders’ Guild (USBG) has been the premier network for bartenders and hospitality professionals for over 60 years.
Building Your Home Bar: SidecarThe Sidecar is a three-ingredient New Orleans Sour built from brandy, orange liqueur, and fresh lemon juice, shaken with ice and strained...
Building Your Home Bar: Whiskey SourCocktails are delicious and all, but where does one start? How does one learn to craft the perfect, balanced drink without dropping an en...
Making a Good VermouthWould the world know Vermouth if it weren’t for the Martini, Manhattan, and Negroni?
The Art of the Cocktail Garnish and Some Practical Advice for New BartendersA cocktail garnish is a functional ingredient, not decoration. A citrus twist expresses aromatic oils over the surface of the drink, fres...
Apple Spirits: Brandy, Cider, and CalvadosApple brandy is a spirit distilled from fermented apple juice, or hard cider. Calvados is apple brandy made in Normandy, France, under pr...