Spirits
Gin vs Gin Liqueur: What the Labels Tell You
Understand gin and gin liqueur labels, alcohol strength and sweetness, with practical advice for choosing a mixer or adjusting a…
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Gin vs Vodka: Ingredients, Flavour and Uses
Compare gin and vodka by ingredients, flavour and cocktail role. Learn when a substitution works and why neither spirit is…
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Does Tequila Have a Worm? The Myth Explained
The so-called tequila worm is associated with some mezcal bottles. Learn what it is, what researchers found and why it…
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What Is Gin Made Of? Juniper, Botanicals and Styles
Discover what gin is made of, how juniper and other botanicals shape its flavour, and what London Dry, distilled and…
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What Is Tequila Made From? A Guide to Blue Agave
Tequila starts with blue agave. Learn which part of the plant is used, how it becomes a spirit and what…
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Types of Tequila: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo Explained
Decode blanco, joven, reposado, añejo and extra añejo tequila. Separate ageing classes from 100% agave and learn what colour cannot…
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Tequila vs Mezcal: Agave, Origin and Flavour
Compare tequila and mezcal by agave, origin, production and flavour. Learn why smoky versus smooth is too simple and how…
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What Is Pink Gin? Classic and Modern Styles
Pink gin can mean a gin-and-bitters cocktail or a modern fruit-flavoured bottle. Learn how to tell them apart and choose…
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How many calories in a vodka lime and soda
Discover the calorie count of a vodka lime and soda.
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