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How To Read A Spirits Label: A Beginner's Guide
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How To Read A Spirits Label: A Beginner's Guide

How to read a spirits label looks intimidating, but most of it is common sense. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Here is a practical look at how to read a spirits lab

Apple Brandy And Applejack: An American Original: A Simple Guide
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Apple Brandy And Applejack: An American Original: A Simple Guide

Apple brandy and applejack: an american original is easier to get right once you know a few basics. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Here is a practical look at apple

Brandy And Cognac-Style Spirits Explained: Step by Step
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Brandy And Cognac-Style Spirits Explained: Step by Step

This step-by-step take on brandy and cognac-style spirits explained keeps things simple. Most of the work is measuring carefully. Here is a practical look at brandy and cognac-styl

The Story Behind How Vodka Is Made And Why It Is Not Flavorless
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The Story Behind How Vodka Is Made And Why It Is Not Flavorless

How vodka is made and why it is not flavorless grew out of a few simple traditions that still shape it today. A little practice goes a long way. The rest of this article covers how

How Rum Is Made: From Sugarcane To Bottle: Easy Variations to Try
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How Rum Is Made: From Sugarcane To Bottle: Easy Variations to Try

A good method for how rum is made: from sugarcane to bottle is a starting point for plenty of variations. A little practice goes a long way. Let's look at what makes how rum is mad

How Gin Is Made: Juniper, Botanicals And Styles: Common Mistakes to Avoid
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How Gin Is Made: Juniper, Botanicals And Styles: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Knowing the pitfalls of how gin is made: juniper, botanicals and styles is half the recipe. The aim is to keep things simple and reliable. Here is a practical look at how gin is ma