Taster’s Tips

You might consider yourself a tequila fan, but there’s a lot to know about this beloved Mexican spirit. If someone were to ask you what is reposado tequila, would you know the answer? The truth is many people know what they know and like what they like, but there’s so much more out there. You can explore many types of

Scotch vs Bourbon – how different are they from each other, and which one is better for sipping? Besides their nutritional value and the fact that they’re both distilled from grains, Scotch and Bourbon are very different from each other, including where they’re produced, their ingredients, their flavor profiles, the legal requirements of each type, and even the spelling of their whisk(e)y categories.

How to drink whiskey – that’s a common question we hear from people wanting to learn the proper way to experience the agua vitae (water of life) as it’s known. Of course, the simple answer to this is, “Drink it however you like!” But the long answer is that the “how” begins before you even purchase a bottle. So let’s discuss how to drink whiskey more thoroughly in our new post below.

To help, we’ve put together this essential Taster’s Club guide to the base spirits of some classic cocktails. With whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, and tequila being the forefront of many drinks, our guide is the perfect helper to stock up on the best liquors for home bar inspiration Let’s jump right in.

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