Kosher Wine Guides
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Casa de Hamsa Tequila: The Whole Range, Explained
The hamsa-shaped bottle on the tequila shelf, explained: where it is distilled, what is in it, how blanco, reposado and anejo differ, and which one is worth your money.
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What Is Rum? Light, Gold, Dark and Sipping, Explained
Rum is sugarcane turned into spirit, and that is the only rule. What separates white from gold from dark, why the island of origin matters more than the colour, and which bottle to start with.
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Blanco, Reposado and Añejo: What Tequila's Age Words Actually Mean
Blanco, reposado and añejo are ages, not grades. What each word means in law, what the barrel actually does, which one belongs in a margarita, and the cheapest way to taste the difference for yourself.
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VS, VSOP and XO: What the Letters on Cognac Actually Mean
The letters on a cognac label are age minimums, not quality grades. What VS, VSOP, Napoleon and XO each guarantee, why XO changed in 2018, what Grande Champagne means, and which kosher bottle to buy at each tier.
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Russian Standard Vodka: Original, Platinum, and Gold
The most-visited bottle on our site, explained. What is in Russian Standard, what separates the red label from Platinum and Gold, which one to buy for mixing and which for drinking neat, and where it stands on kosher.
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What's Actually in Gin? A Guide to the Botanicals
Gin is a neutral spirit flavored with botanicals, and juniper must lead by law. What coriander, angelica and orris root really do, plus which gin to buy first. -
How to Build a Home Bar From Scratch
Six bottles cover almost every drink anyone will ask you for: vodka, gin, tequila, bourbon, scotch and orange liqueur. What to buy and what to skip. -
Irish Whiskey vs Scotch: What Changes?
Irish whiskey is triple distilled and unpeated, so it drinks smoother. Scotch is distilled twice and can carry smoke. Here is the real gap, and what to buy. -
Hendrick's vs Tanqueray: Which Gin?
Tanqueray is the classic juniper-forward London Dry, and Hendrick's is the floral one built on rose and cucumber. How to pick, and what to mix each with. -
How Much Is a Bottle of Vodka? A Price Guide
A 750ml bottle of vodka runs about $17 to $35 for the bottles most people buy. Here is what each tier gets you, and when the big bottle actually saves money. -
Don Julio: Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo?
Blanco for cocktails, Reposado for the middle, Añejo for sipping. Here is what barrel time actually changes, what each Don Julio costs, and which to buy. -
Gin vs Vodka: The Only Real Difference
Juniper is the only real difference between gin and vodka. Here is what each actually tastes like, which one to buy, and when one clearly beats the other.
