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Pack Your Bags! We’re Headed To The Incredible Mendoza Wine Region
I’ve been to a lot of wine regions over the years…so many in fact that I can easily say that my home wine region of Northern California is barely in my top 3. Who’s firmly in first place for me at the moment? The wine region of Mendoza, Argentina. Why? Let’s go on a little photo journey together from a recent trip and I’ll show you…
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A Simple History of Gin…For You Skeptics Out There
Think you don’t like Gin? Think again! Better understand the troubled past and unfair bad rap as we explore the origin of gin to help you get over your fear so you can try this great spirit anew.
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4 Bottles to Kick-Off Your Craft Gin Love Affair
There are A LOT of different craft gin styles & gin producers out there. It can be confusing to find one you love, so we’re here to guide you through the start! These gins might be a bit of an easier starting point for you gin skeptics out there…so jump on in and get ready to kick off your love affair with gin!
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What Is The Best American Whiskey? | Style Guide
From bourbon to corn whiskey to rye to wheat whiskey and more this style guide will get you ready to dive into finding the best American whiskey for your palette.
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What is the Best American Whiskey | Find Yours Now
It’s fascinating that so many people ask me, friends or their trusty “siri” or “ok google” for that everyday. That, and “best bourbon,” “best rye,” and so many other similar requests for this ever elusive answer. Why is it fascinating? Well because “best” is subjective, of course! Yet there are thousands of resources out there espousing what is “best” when whomever is making that decision doesn’t have your palate! They might not have even remotely the same preferences as you.
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Whiskey 101: How That Liquid Gold Gets Into Your Glass
Whiskey; we sip it slowly, we mix it into cocktails, some of us toss it back, and some of us don’t go near the stuff. But if you’re down with that cold hard brown, then you may not realize the scientific miracle that resides in your glass. The Crafty Cask is here to give you a simple rundown of how whiskey comes to be.
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