Whiskey is distilled beer that has been aged in barrels of oak. The distilling process itself came from Africa to Europe courtesy of the Moors and spread throughout the United Kingdom by the 14th century. When whiskey is aged, how is it affected? […]
Vikings brewed mead and beer without hops—and so can you. Archaic techniques of brewing from the 11th century are still possible today. Drink like a Scandinavian sea king during your next dinner. […]
Thanks to the new video series The Instant Sommelier: Choosing Your Best Wine, the days of annoying aficionados swirling, smelling, and sipping $1,000 dusty bottles alongside extravagant cheeses are over. […]
Choosing the right wine to pair with any meal makes a culinary statement. Unfortunately, choosing the wrong wine with a meal makes one as well. Here’s how to get started off on the right foot. […]
Are some soms playing an elaborate game of “nose telephone,” in which they don’t actually smell a flavor in wine but say they do? Professor Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, Master of Wine discuses her view on the issue below. […]
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