Wines and spirits

American drink: alcohol, raw materials, famous brands

American drink: alcohol, raw materials, famous brands

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What alcohol do Americans drink? Judging by the films, it is very different. After all, America is a mixture of nations, a seething cauldron. Each nation has contributed to the addiction to some kind of alcohol. The most common names are: whiskey, bourbon, gin, tequila, rum. Here about them, the raw materials from which they are made, the history of the creation of drinks, the most famous brands of alcohol, the distinctive properties of the best varieties of American alcohol and will be discussed in this article

Where is the cheapest beer?

Where is the cheapest beer?

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

For many people, beer is traditionally considered a "weekend drink". And some are used to skipping one or two cups after work. Such frequent use cannot be called a he althy habit, moreover, the financial costs of an intoxicating drink are growing. In this regard, consumers are increasingly choosing the cheapest beer in the store. And do not think that this applies only to the inhabitants of our country

Cost of moonshine: calculation of 1 liter

Cost of moonshine: calculation of 1 liter

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

For a bottle of "little white" with a capacity of 0.5 liters and a standard strength of 40%, the average Russian will pay 250-350 rubles. The price is not too high if a person buys no more than 1-2 liters per year. But with more frequent use of strong alcohol, people begin to think about how to produce home-made vodka themselves, or, more simply, moonshine. The cost of this drink is not too high

Ordinary wine: classification, preparation methods and aging time

Ordinary wine: classification, preparation methods and aging time

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Era changed: from the ancient world to antiquity, from antiquity to the Middle Ages, from the Middle Ages to modern times. But one thing remained unchanged - at all times people drank wine, because it is as old as the world. Many newly minted connoisseurs of this marvelous drink are confused in its names and classifications. And when they hear the phrase "ordinary wine", they are generally perplexed

Red Crimean Port Massandra: description of aroma and taste, reviews

Red Crimean Port Massandra: description of aroma and taste, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Real wine connoisseurs can talk about it endlessly. Its benefits, storage conditions, combination with other drinks and food, bouquet features - this is not a complete list of topics for lovers of a noble drink. And if you choose port wine as an object for discussion, then the number of opinions about it will be simply countless! Let's try to figure out what Massandra port is famous for, why gourmets love it

Cognac "Hennessy" - reviews, description and cooking at home

Cognac "Hennessy" - reviews, description and cooking at home

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Cognac is one of the strongest alcoholic drinks. Expensive types of cognac are always elite. This is the French "Hennessy", the production of which is checked personally by the country's authorities. From the article you will learn what Hennessy cognac is, reviews about it and a recipe for cooking at home

Wine "Murfatlar": description, photo

Wine "Murfatlar": description, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

If you have a desire to try wine from Murfatlar, then you should pay attention to positions such as chardonnay, pinot gris, riesling, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir. They are all great. In this country, the climate is ideal for creating wine masterpieces. Everything is fine here: the ratio of sunny days to rainy days, and the soil under the vineyards

Wine "Tamada" - a modern interpretation of the classics of Georgian winemaking

Wine "Tamada" - a modern interpretation of the classics of Georgian winemaking

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The birthplace of wines Tamada is an ideal place for winemaking. Firstly, there are excellent geographical conditions, which are the best suited for the growth of vineyards, and secondly, it is in this country that the thousand-year tradition of making strong drinks is still honored

Spanish cognac: types, photos, reviews

Spanish cognac: types, photos, reviews

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Of course, Spanish cognac is a phrase that should not exist, since cognac is a brandy from the French province of the same name and, by definition, cannot be produced in Italy. So this alcohol should be called "brandy"

Tequila "Blanco": types and customer reviews

Tequila "Blanco": types and customer reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Now there are so many fans of Blanco tequila that entire racks are allocated for this drink in supermarkets. Many people, entering the bar in the evening, prefer "Mexican vodka" to all other drinks. The most interesting thing is that thanks to this drink, people make new friends, since drinking tequila contributes to easy communication

Finnish liquor: types, names, composition and best brands

Finnish liquor: types, names, composition and best brands

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This article provides a detailed description of Finnish liqueurs. In the text you can find information about the composition, taste characteristics and methods of serving the drink to the table. Also in the article you can find brief information about famous Finnish brands of liquor

Serving temperature for red wines: rules, tips and tricks

Serving temperature for red wines: rules, tips and tricks

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The taste of real wine and its aroma has delicate subtle notes that quickly evaporate. Their changeable nature is controlled precisely by temperature, the main thing is not to miss the moment when, during evaporation, the components of the drink evaporate and reveal their bouquet. The serving temperature of red and white wine is different, so you can enhance the pleasure or spoil it

Belarusian beer "Alivaria": history, types, opinions

Belarusian beer "Alivaria": history, types, opinions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Review of the popular Belarusian beer "Alivaria", its history, modern look, novelties and opinion of beer lovers. Everything that interested those who have already fallen in love with or have not yet tried a low-alcohol, but very tasty drink, you will find here

Cognac of the provinces of France: the best brands and production secrets

Cognac of the provinces of France: the best brands and production secrets

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

In order to navigate in alcohol, you need to know the classification and regions of production. For example, real cognac is made only in France, in the province of Cognac. Even if the drink was prepared strictly following the technology, but in another country, or even in any other French area, it can only be called "grape brandy"

Moravian wine: an overview of popular varieties, classification

Moravian wine: an overview of popular varieties, classification

Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

Moravia is the cradle of Czech winemaking. 95% of all vineyards are located here. And although the white wines of this region are more valued, nevertheless, there are quite worthy red ones here. For these drinks it is not necessary to go to the manufacturer itself, it is quite possible to buy Moravian wine in Prague