Many are the countries that offer their very own fascinating & tasty distillations -- Scottish single malts, Mexico's tequila, Kentucky bourbon, habushu in Japan -- you name it. An intoxicating way of exploring the world! And of course most countries also have their own beers - often very distinctive indeed. We raise a glass to all of it here!

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A visit to Mount Gay Distillery on Barbados, where it´s said rum was invented

  Most travelers know that most Caribbean islands are soaked in rum, but Barbados goes the rest one better because here, locals say, is where rum was discovered. In capital Bridgetown one early-17th-century day, the story goes, a tavern owner was searching for an empty shipping barrel when he inadvertently stumbled across one filled with a concoction worth selling -- a barrel of sugar cane fermented over time.  Well, Mr. Rumball -- the tavern owner -- knew a good thing when he tasted it and…

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The rum deals of Martinique

Martinique.orgThis island is known for its rhum agricole (accounting about 80 percent of its production of rum), made directly from sugarcane juice. You can enjoy tours, tastings and a look at rum paraphernalia/lore at three of the island´s top distilleries, Habitation Clément, La Favorite (one of the oldest on the island, dating back to 1842 and still operating partly via steam engines), and Distillerie J.M. read post  

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What is a single-malt whisky? Plus some prime examples

  Dylan de Jonge Few spirits have captured the hearts and palates of spirits enthusiasts quite like whisky, a sophisticated elixir born from the perfect blend of time-honored tradition, premium ingredients, and meticulous craftsmanship. Distilled in Scotland and Ireland since at least the 15th century, single malt is now also produced in more than two dozen other countries, even including the likes of Brazil, Lebanon, Pakistan, South Africa, and Taiwan. Whisky is also widely available…

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A quick guide to the 6 types of Tequila

  Tequila is a distilled mezcal (meaning one of any kind of spirits made from a cactuslike plant of Mexico's western Jalisco state called the blue agave). Predated by also-agave-derived pulque - distilled for thousands of years during pre-Columbian times - tequila was created in the mid-17th century in the town after which it it is named, These days it is counted as among the world's top five most popular spirits, and can be be consumed straight up, on the rocks, or in a mixed drink. It's…

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  • Most people associated Japan with sake, of course. But they should also get to know the country´s indigenous spirit, shochu, a bit lower in alcohol than other spirits and distilled from a variety of ingredients including barley, potatoes, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, brown sugar, chestnuts, sesame seeds, and even carrots. Here´s a good introduction: https://www.japanesefoodguide.com/shochu-guide/
    A Guide to Shochu and How to Drink It
    Want to try shochu but not sure what to do with it? In this guide, we'll explain exactly what it is, how to drink it and the foods to pair it with.
  • Since moving to Spain earlier this year, I´ve been learning about all sorts of Spanish spirits, such as pacharán, ron de miel, and hierbas ibicencas. Here´s one list: https://traditionalspanishfood.com/drinks/spirits-and-liqueurs/
    ᐉ List of the 10 Best Spanish spirits and liqueurs ⭐️
    I➨ Discover the 10 Best Spanish spirits and liqueurs ✅ Pacharan, licor 43... ➤ ➤ We tell you all about them! ⭐ Don´t miss it!
  • Drinks International is the only magazine devoted exclusively to the global spirits, wines and beer industry, and its annual industry report is pretty densely packed but has some fascinating insights on the world´s most popular spirits and cocktails right now: https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?...
    Drinks International Supplement
    Drinks International Supplement - Drinks International Brands Report 2025
  • I do love a good Calvados, and Normandy is high on my list of wanna-visits left in France https://www.foodandwine.com/calvados-brandy-guide-8638558
  • Most people assume that the Middle East is largely "dry," thanks to the anti-alcohol sentiment of its Islamic culture. But in fact in a number of cultures, especially the Levant like Syria and Palestine, that´s not true, and one example is the anise liquor arak. And CNN took a look at its rising popularity in recent years: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-arak-day/index.html
    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-arak-day/index.html
  • Rum in...India?? Apparently it´s a thing now: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66063111
    India's spirited rum revolution
    A host of homegrown brands are innovating with the spirit, creating new markets.
  • Personally I´m a big fan of mescal, but there also are a number of other agave-distilled spirits not many non-Mexicans know about: https://www.foodandwine.com/agave-spirits-bacanora-sotol-raicilla-7...
  • When you go to Scotland, there are a lot of options when it comes to whisky touring, and I found this piece in TheWeek.co.uk does a nice job of presenting it all clearly and concisely: https://www.theweek.co.uk/arts-life/travel/960804/scotland-whisky-t...
  • Sake is booming across the world as never before - yet ironically, the Japanese themselves seem to be losing interest in it, beginning to favor other spirits. An interesting analysis from BBC Business: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64797853
    Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales
    Makers of Japan's traditional drink are seeing success abroad offset falling domestic demand.
  • Ever tried South Korean soju, made from fermenting rice? I tried it on my visit a few years ago, and let me tell you, it packs a powerdul punch! I recently came across a good post in The Culture Trip about where to find it and how to drink it: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/south-korea/articles/an-insiders-gu...
    An Expert's Guide to Drinking Soju in Seoul
    Where to drink Korea's most popular alcohol, soju, in Seoul – and why it's not all about the green bottle.
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