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 distilleries of Guadeloupe

Habitation BellevueProduction of this spirit here goes back to the 17th century, when sugar plantations were founded under French colonial rule, and  over time rum evolved from a plantation byproduct into one of Guadeloupe’s defining cultural traditions. Today there are nine active distilleries, most of them open to visitors for tours, tastings, and what the French now enthusiastically call spiritourisme. What makes Guadeloupe especially distinctive is its strong tradition of rhum…

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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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  • Darryl Musick May 1, 2011 at 5:12pm
    On today's Cocktail Hour at The World on Wheels...short, simple, sweet, and delicioius - it's the Cranberry Margarita: http://tinyurl.com/3rnlsos
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  • Darryl Musick March 20, 2011 at 5:39pm
    Is this the best white wine we'll taste this year? Find out as we do a wine tasting on The Cocktail Hour, today at The World on Wheels: http://tinyurl.com/4azbmayDSCF3419.jpg?width=300
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  • Darryl Musick February 27, 2011 at 6:27pm
    If it's Sunday, it must be time for another Cocktail Hour at The World on Wheels. Today, it's the premium version of the margarita, the Cadillac Margarita: http://tinyurl.com/4gstj8c
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  • Darryl Musick February 25, 2011 at 6:34pm
    At The World on Wheels, it's time to reveal the rest of the Top 10 Cocktail Hour videos and reports.  Here are the Top 5: http://tinyurl.com/69fn6tx
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  • Darryl Musick February 17, 2011 at 7:32pm
    Today on The World on Wheels...we've crunched the numbers and found out the top 10 Cocktail Hour videos and reports, as voted on by our visitors. Starting at number 10, we reveal the first five today with the rest coming next week: http://tinyurl.com/69fn6tx
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  • Darryl Musick February 13, 2011 at 5:11pm
    What do you do when life gives you lemons?  When recording today's Cocktail Hour atThe World on Wheels, the battery on our mic had died and I didn't find out until editing. What to do? Turn it into a silent movie...the American Wheat Beer Taste Off: http://tinyurl.com/4p2lnlo
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  • David Paul Appell January 12, 2011 at 9:57pm
    Like your margaritas?  On your next trip, consider going right to the source -- but first, read this recent Tripatini blog post about Tequila in Tequila!
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