Mexico’s most popular spirit has a long history. When Spaniards invaded indigenous lands in the 16th century, what is today Mexico, Aztecs were already drinking pulque ( a mildy alcohlic beverage which was consumed sicne pre-Columbian times). When Spaniards run out of brandy they began distilling pulque. By 1608 the […]
A Superb Canadian, Irish, Bourbon and Scotch Tasting Whisky is a rapidly growing spirit category at the L C B O . A special department scours all producing all over the world, to source out-of-ordinary whiskies. Recently, I had an opportunity to taste more than 30 specially selected whiskies. […]
Pomace spirits are produced in almost all European wine producing countries. Italians call their version grappa, which they enjoy after dinner on its own or in their coffee. Grappa is a pomace brandy that contains 35 to 60 per cent ABV. The quality and fragrance depend on the quality […]
Christmas gifts for your family, friends and business acquaintances Selecting gifts is always a time-consuming activity. The management of the L C B O knows this, and every year buyers scour the world for gift=packaged beverages. Practically all are imaginatively and attractively packaged. Some in boxes with appropriately shaped […]
Liqueurs were first produced in monasteries by abbots and their disciples as medicinal elixirs. Over time, thousands of liqueurs were concocted and used by both religious orders and bartenders. Millions like to enjoy their cup of coffee with a shot of their preferred liqueur, others choose to enjoy their liqueur […]
Rum can confidently lay claim to being the most mixable and enjoyable of all the world’s spirits. It defies all attempts at generalization and can be seen as a drink for everyone and everywhere. Regardless, the Caribbean is still celebrated as the spiritual centre of the rum world, the noble […]
Since the run of the century a trend of drinking less but high quality alcoholic beverages has developed in western industrialized countries. This has been achieved with careful marketing strategies of international beverage companies that own huge distilleries in several countries. Here are some statistics that may interest readers. (See […]
Archaeologists consider the Caucasus (today Georgia and Armenia) the birthplace of wine. This region has been producing wine for at least 4000 years possibly longer. In 1991 when the U.S.S.R collapsed Georgia chose to join Europe, but Armenia stayed with Russia for economic reasons. When Georgia and Armenia were in […]
