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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  • 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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