Wines and spirits 2024, November
Vodka "Sky" - production, taste, quality, reviews
Skyy Vodka 5th in the world and 1st in the US in sales. Unsurpassed quality, excellent taste. Connoisseurs are delighted. The price of a bottle of 0.7 liters is approximately 1500-1700 rubles. The 2018 global vodka market is represented by such names as "
Mead: harm and benefit. Useful properties and composition of mead
The word "mead" is familiar to everyone. However, not everyone knows what it is. Today, this is often called vodka with the addition of honey. Not everyone will like such a mixture, and a large amount of alcohol can harm the body. And once in Russia, mead was highly valued. The harm and benefits of the drink for this reason worries many people. But first you need to figure out what it really is
"Newcastle Brown Ale" - semi-dark beer from England
One of the quality English drinks is Newcastle Brown Ale - a semi-dark beer that was brewed in the city of Newcastle, hence it took its name
Sparkling wine "Jean Paul Chenet": description, composition and reviews
Les Grands Chais de France is the largest winery in France and one of the oldest. It produces several varieties of "Jean Paul Chenet" and exports them to more than 160 countries. Experts have calculated that this wine is the best-selling of all that are produced in France
Coffee liqueur: recipe at home, ingredients, preparation
Today we want to talk about how to make your own coffee liqueur. The recipe at home is embodied easily, which means you can make an original drink at any time
What is the best beer in Russia? The best beer in Russia: rating
Beer has long been the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Russia. It accompanies watching sports events, friendly gatherings, going out to bars. You can talk about the benefits and harms of beer for a long time, but life is short, and lovers of this drink can not wait to try all varieties. What is the situation in production, what is better to prefer, and which brands occupy leading positions in the ranking - further in the article
Warsteiner beer: manufacturer, composition, price, reviews
Warsteiner is a beer known all over the world. It is chosen by self-confident, successful men and women who prefer to enjoy drinks of the highest quality. After all, this is one of the most popular brands of beer, which is famous for its classic recipe, developed in the first half of the 15th century. According to the manufacturers, since then the composition of the ingredients has not changed. Only the plant has come a long way from an underground brewery in a farmer's basement to the creation of huge beer workshops
Beer "Edelweiss" unfiltered: centuries-old traditions of quality
What could be nicer on a hot day than having a delicious cold drink with friends? Especially after several hours of exhausting work, when you really want to freshen up
Vodka "Belenkaya": Secrets of popularity
Vodka "Belenkaya" is a unique product, the production of which is a priority for the company. The brand is very popular among both ordinary consumers and alcohol connoisseurs. This vodka is in great demand not only in our country, but also abroad. Such popularity is associated with high standards and production technologies, which significantly exceed the requirements of GOST
Vodka "Beluga" (manufacturer - Mariinsky distillery): characteristics, reviews
Vodka is an ancient Russian drink that has a long history and was served throughout its length to the magnificent feasts of governors, boyars and tsars. This product is distinguished by a rich, unique taste that contains all the power of nature. It was Beluga vodka that was able to convey all the advantages of antiquity to the present day, while maintaining environmental friendliness and originality of production, but at the same time offering connoisseurs of alcoholic beverages something new and unique
How to open champagne if the cork is broken? What is the cork in a champagne bottle?
How to gently open champagne? This question is relevant for many. Sometimes the problem is exacerbated: it happens that corks break when they are ineptly uncorked. How to open champagne if the cork is broken? You shouldn't panic. All questions have answers. More on this later in the article
Cooking apple liqueur at home
Apple liqueur is a sweet but not sugary alcoholic beverage that is quick and easy to make at home. This drink can be used to make a cocktail, served with ice cream or fruit
"Cinzano": how to drink vermouth
In this article you will find tips on how to drink Cinzano vermouth correctly, a description of the different types of vermouth and tips for serving each of them. We will also tell you how to distinguish high-quality Cinzano vermouth from a fake and take a short digression into the history of the creation of this brand
Alcoholic herbal balms: list, admission rules, compositions, collection of herbs, benefits and harms
At the dawn of human civilization, people were treated exclusively with herbs. Our ancestors noticed the benefits of some plants and actively used them. In this article we will talk about alcoholic herbal balms. Photos of the most famous brands, recipes for homemade bitters will be given below. We will also talk about how to distinguish and use them correctly. After all, alcoholic herbal balms are divided into two large groups: bitters and sweet alcohol tinctures
Beer "Amsterdam" and Grolsch
The best quality beer that has earned popularity all over the world - "Amsterdam" and Grolsch. Manufacturers surprise with the presence of imagination
Beer "Nevskoe" - information about the manufacturer and product range
Beer "Nevskoe" - information about the manufacturer, product range. Detailed description of the most popular varieties of this brand
Red wine - raises or lowers blood pressure? The effect of alcohol on blood pressure
Red wine and its he alth benefits. Useful properties and harm of the drink. Does red wine raise or lower blood pressure? Useful in hypertension and hypotension. Georgian red dry wine - useful properties and distinctive features
Cognac "Bayazet": a fragrant bouquet of domestic production
Modern domestic cognac market can compete with many well-known world brands. Cognac "Bayazet" is a worthy example of Russian-Armenian cognacs, which confirms this statement
Cherry wine at home. Recipe features
Today, supermarkets and grocery stores offer a wide range of wines, however, as before, many people prefer to use a home-made product, since the likelihood of poisoning is minimized
Cognac "Biscuit": history, technology, products and taste features
Cognac "Biscuit" is the brainchild of the French cognac house "Biscuit", which has existed for about two hundred years and is distinguished by a non-standard approach to production
Italian dry red wine "Barbaresco": reviews
Described Italian dry red wine "Barbaresco", blend of varieties, their features. The characteristics of the taste palette of the drink, its use in cooking are given
Wine "Jean Paul Chenet" (J.P. Chenet): description and reviews
A bottle of wine J.P. Chenet is unmistakable - it has a slightly twisted neck and a dent on the side
Vodka "Arkhangelskaya. Northern exposure": reviews and description
Vodka Arkhangelsk northern extract - reviews about this product are always only positive. The Arkhangelsk plant deservedly enjoys the popularity of buyers and the love of regular customers. The best Arkhangelsk vodka, northern exposure, reviews of this vodka eloquently demonstrate the level of its quality
Cranberry tincture - light and sweet drink
Cranberry tincture is a light and sweet drink, despite the presence of alcohol in its composition. It is served chilled with fruit and chocolate
"Ani" - cognac with an unsurpassed taste
"Ani" - cognac from the legendary "Ararat" series produced by the Yerevan Brandy Factory. It has an interesting taste and delicate aroma. Drinking such cognac is worth it according to all the rules
Beer "B altika 9": reviews, strength, composition, taste
Beer is currently one of the most popular alcoholic beverages in the world. On the shelves of stores you can find many of its varieties from foreign and domestic companies. Among them are both light fruity options aimed at a female audience, and brutal strong drinks, one of which will be discussed. We will consider the main features of the product and reviews of "B altika 9"
Whiskey Catto's (Blended Scotch): features, prices, reviews
The whole world knows that the most famous drink in Scotland is whiskey. Catto is a fairly well-known surname in this area. It belongs to a family that has been engaged in this craft since the second half of the 19th century. What kind of drink did they create, and why is everyone talking about it with such admiration?
What is mezcal? What is the difference between mezcal and tequila?
What is mezcal? This is a traditional Mexican alcoholic drink. Its strength sometimes reaches 43 degrees. Mezcal is called the elder relative of tequila, which appeared much later, although it has gained great popularity in the modern world
Wine from blue grapes at home. Making grape wine
Wine is a must-have drink to spruce up any celebration. And how to cook it at home and join the winemaking - this article will tell
EVE Women's Beer: tastes and reviews
Undoubtedly, the foamy intoxicating drink is very popular among the representatives of the strong half of humanity. No one will dispute the fact that men drink beer willingly and regularly (and some almost daily). As for the weaker sex, sometimes lovely ladies are also not averse to tasting a glass, however, they rather prefer lighter options
How to make liquor, moonshine and wine from cherries
Wine from cherries can be made from any variety of this berry (white, pink, yellow or black). Such a drink has a special aroma, however, due to the low acid content (about 0.4-0.45%) and the absence of tannins in a fresh product, it almost always turns out to be bland and unstable
Cherry wine: homemade recipe in four versions
The classic raw material for wine is, of course, grapes. But it can also be successfully made from berries. We suggest you make wine from cherries. The recipe is offered in four versions. Each of them has its own special composition and order of work
Dry red wine "Vranac": description, manufacturer
Serbian wine is undeservedly deprived of the attention of gourmets from all over the world. And in this Balkan country they know a lot about the manufacture of alcoholic beverages. The first vines were planted here by the ancient Romans, who appreciated the climate and soils of Serbia. From ancient times to the present day, some varieties have mutated and become autochthonous, inherent only in the Balkan Peninsula. The most famous of them are Krstac - with white berries, and Vranac - with black ones
What is powdered wine and how to identify it?
Who doesn't like to spend the evening with a glass of good wine? Are you sure that you are drinking a truly noble drink made from grapes? Today we will talk about how to distinguish natural wine from powdered wine
Garage wine: composition, taste, reviews
The production of garage wine according to the technology is not much different from the industrial one. In addition, it cannot be made without special equipment and professional winemakers. Then why garage? What is special about it, why do some wines in this category cost thousands of dollars?
Hofbräu: the world-famous beer
"Hofbräu" is a beer whose history is calculated not in tens, but in hundreds of years. The German name Hofbräu translates as "court beer". Indeed, Hofbräu was the court brewery of the German dukes