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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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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  • Ahmed Abbas December 12, 2024 at 12:34pm
    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
  • Max Pesling May 5, 2024 at 5:11pm
    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.
  • Jorge Carlos Tejada Sobrino September 19, 2023 at 9:22pm
    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...
  • Riccardo R May 18, 2023 at 6:19pm
    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...
  • Jordan Simon March 2, 2023 at 7:08pm
    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.
  • David Paul Appell December 8, 2022 at 12:09pm
    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.
  • José Balido September 2, 2022 at 9:16pm
    Does whisky have a "terroir"? Here's an interesting recent look from the BBC about how climate and other local conditions influence this spirit: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220826-how-whiskey-is-shaped-b...
    How whiskey is shaped by the weather and climate
    Temperature, humidity and air pressure all can affect the production and taste of whiskey. Distillers are hoping to harness these elements to make th…
  • Helen Brown August 26, 2022 at 12:04pm
    Turns out there's a dude in Durham, North Carolina who calls himself the "Black Bourbon Guy" conducts tastings and teaches cocktail classes featuring said spirit, along with a dose of lore, especially as to how its history is intertwined with black people dating back to the days of slavery. Just this week BBC Travel did an interesting piece about him: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220824-the-untold-history-of-b...
    The untold history of black bourbon
    It's become undeniable that black people – once missing from American whiskey bars and in the telling of whiskey's story – have long played a role in…
  • Jeffrey Kunst July 30, 2022 at 12:11pm
    If you're a fan of whiskey in general and bourbon in particular, the Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a travel bucket lister, some 800 mile with more than 30 stops, from Nashville to Memphis: https://www.tnwhiskeytrail.com/destinations/complete-trail/
    Complete Trail - Tennessee Whiskey Trail Official Site
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  • John Kipper June 26, 2022 at 11:33am
    Bourbon whisky is famously one of KY's biggest draws, and here's a good rundown of dining, drinking, and staying in four of the prime towns on the bourbon trail: https://vinepair.com/articles/kentucky-bourbon-travel-tips/?utm_sou...
    Where to Eat, Drink, and Stay in 4 of Kentucky’s Most Popular Bourbon Towns
    From “Kentucky Bourbon Country,” come explore four cities that draw lots of avid bourbon drinkers (and others!) to the state every year.
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