Articles About Bartending History
Scotch
Scotch is the term given to a whiskey made in Scotland. It is a distilled mixture of water and malted barley or other grains. Description Once it is processed into a mash then converted and fermented with the addition of yeast, it must then be aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years. [...]
Rum
Rum is an alcoholic beverage made from sugarcane and its by-products. After being fermented, the sugarcane juice or molasses is then distilled and aged. Description Interestingly enough, there are no specific requirements that must be met in order for the alcoholic drink of fermented sugarcane to be classified as “Rum”, but some countries do require [...]
Cordials
Cordials or liqueurs, as they are also called, are made by distilling spirits with flavorings such as fruit, flowers, nuts, herbs, or spices. Description Although almost all spirits can be used as a base, brandy is the most common one. The main distinction between a cordial and a flavored spirit or desert wine, is the [...]
Brandy
Brandy is a typical after dinner drink produced by distilling wine. The brandies produced from fermented fruits other than white grapes, are commonly known as fruit brandies, and offer a distinctive and “fruity” flavor. Description Unaged white wine is generally used as a base for brandy as even high quality older wines do not result [...]
Bourbon
Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that was originally produced in and around Bourbon County in Kentucky. Although Bourbon from other countries can be found, United States regulations state that for a whiskey to be called bourbon, it must be produced in the U.S. as well as meeting other requirements. These include that the [...]
Gin
When studying bartending it is important to know how to mix a delicious drink and how to open & close a bar, yet many new bartenders forget to study the basics about the alcohols which they are serving. I highly recommend reading over each of the articles regarding the basics of alcohols. They will give [...]
Vodka
Description Vodka whether enjoyed straight or in a cocktail is an extremely popular drink around the world. It is an alcohol made from the mash of grain but whereas Whiskey is distilled at low proof to retain the flavors, Vodka is distilled at high proof to reduce them. After the full process of distillation has [...]
Whiskey
Whiskey is a common ingredient in many cocktails and it is often served neat as well. But when at a bar, it is important to know just what the customer is ordering as there are many different varieties and qualities of whiskey. Description Whiskey is an alcohol produced from any grain, such as: corn, wheat, [...]
Tequila
Many are familiar with the distinctive taste and smell of Tequila, whether in its straight shot form or mixed into a fruity cocktail, but few realize that the maguey plant from which it is made is actually a type of agave or cactus. Since Tequila is not made from distilled grapes or grains, but instead [...]
Modern Bartending is Smarter, Wealthier, and Sexier
Bartending as we know it today didn’t always exist. Nowadays one can find success bartending at parties, at catered events, in night clubs, or simply as an everyday server at humble establishment.
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Scotch
Rum
Cordials