Herzog runs five tiers: Jeunesse, Baron Herzog, Lineage, Variations and Special Reserve. What each one costs, what it tastes like, and when to pour it.
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.
Start with Pinot Noir, Merlot or Malbec, not Cabernet. Low tannin is the whole trick. Five kosher reds under $30 and four ways to make any red taste better.
Merlot is a dark-skinned grape making soft, plummy, low-tannin wine. Why it got a bad name, how it differs from Cabernet, and the kosher bottles worth it.
Tannin comes from grape skins, seeds and stems, and it is why red wine dries your mouth. Which grapes carry the most, and three free ways to soften it.
Bourbon is at least 51% corn and tastes sweeter. Rye is at least 51% rye and tastes drier and peppery. The mash bill explains everything else in the glass.
