Category: Distilled Spirits

Distilled spirits come in many forms but share their high alcohol content that cannot be achieved through traditional fermentation. Here we discuss everything from the making and the enjoyment of distilled spirits like whiskey, brandy, rum, snaps, brandy and more exotic variants!

  • The Difference Between Distilling and Fermenting Alcohol Explained

    The Difference Between Distilling and Fermenting Alcohol Explained

    Alcohol is made by fermentation and can be further concentrated by distillation. They are two different processes that can be carried out sequentially, and there is no distillation without a previous fermentation! Some beverages, such as wine, cider, mead and beer are made exclusively through fermentation whereas spirits such as brandy, whiskey, vodka and tequila…

  • Is Wine Distilled? (Answered!)

    Is Wine Distilled? (Answered!)

    Wine is a popular alcoholic beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries around the world. It is made from grapes and other fruits, but how wine is actually produced may not be widely understood. The process of producing wine can involve fermentation, distillation or both, depending on the type of beverage you are making. So…