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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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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  • Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave December 13, 2009 at 6:08pm
    Tell me more about Speyside. Is there a whisky route? How do you plan this trip?
  • Mark Gillespie December 11, 2009 at 7:23pm
    Sheri, Ardbeg Supernova is outstanding...I scored it a 94 when I tasted it earlier this year. Islay's unique in that all of the distilleries offer tours of some sort, and it's possible to taste a wide variety of Scotches there. I'd also suggest spending a week or so in the area around Dufftown in Speyside, where there are several dozen distilleries within driving range to visit.
  • Baroness Sheri de Borchgrave December 11, 2009 at 5:49pm
    Mark, can you suggest any good trips to whisky country? I once went to Islay in Scotland and visited the Ardbeg distillery. Ardbeg has always been known to be one of the peatiest single malts. I heard they just released the peatiest, smokiest single malt in the world, called Super Nova.
  • Mark Gillespie December 11, 2009 at 7:50am
    Happy holidays, everyone! If you're looking for holiday cocktail ideas, the next episode of WhiskyCast will feature my interview with master mixologist Dale DeGroff. Look for it this weekend at www.whiskycast.com.
  • Marcia Frost December 9, 2009 at 9:08pm
    This is great! A bit swamped now, but I definitely look forward to interacting here and doing some link/twitter/facebook exchanges in the new year.

    Happy Holidays!
    Marcia
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