From anime and K-pop to sushi and wagyu beef, Japan’s and Korea’s cultural exports are increasingly captivating global audiences. This fascination is further extending to their beverage traditions, specifically shochu, soju, and sake. These three...
The drinks industry is built on grain neutral spirit. Without this crucial ingredient, there wouldn’t be such a huge selection of drinks on offer today. From vodka and gin to liqueurs, GNS (sometimes called rectified...
In the whisky industry, creating a quality product is all about the details. Colour, nose, flavour, structure and certain other nuances of the finished product are attributable in very large part to the cask. The...
While the overall UK spirits market contracts, one category has remained defiantly buoyant – rum. Digging into the numbers showcases rum’s momentum: Despite an overall sales decline of -3% in 2023, the category was one...
Most vodka is made from wheat via fermentation followed by distillation and rectification. In fact, vodka can be produced from any ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin including rye, barley, grapes, corn etc. However, one that...
When it comes to blended rums, both Latin American and Anglo-Caribbean styles offer unique characteristics that can contribute to the final flavour profile if you’re willing to cross stylistic boundaries and create a multi-region blend....
The Challenges of Sourcing Quality Bulk Tequila When sourcing in bulk to create a tequila brand or an RTD, ensuring the reliability and quality of supply is essential. Mixto Definition It is worth noting that...
First up, we need to be clear about what organic means. Regardless of whether the base for distillation is fruit, sugar cane, molasses, potatoes or cereal crops, every ingredient that goes into the final spirit...
The use of oak casks is an essential part of the whisky-making process. Casks plays an almost magical role in the way distinctive flavours and aromas associated with individual whiskies develop. There are 5 key factors...
Often overlooked, understanding ethanol shrinkage is important to make sure you get exactly how much you need for your distilling and production needs.
