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What is fruit wine? Fruit wine refers to wine not made from grapes. They are made from fermented fruit juice, though floral wine and honey wine-like mead often fall into the fruit wine category. These…...

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What is Kombucha? Kombucha is a faintly fizzy fermented beverage made from sweetened tea. A kombucha mother or SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts) facilitates the fermentation process. The bacteria and the yeasts in the…...

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What is absinthe? Absinthe is a very popular (and often misunderstood) distilled alcoholic drink. It's also sometimes called "the green fairy" due to its green color, although it may also be clear, depending on the manufacturer.…...

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Whether you add pour it over your cereal, add it to your coffee, or drink it straight, there are lots of uses for milk. There are also many different options – from a wide range…...

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Sake is a popular Japanese alcohol made from sake rice that has been fermented with fungus and yeast. There are many different styles of sake, resulting in a wide variety of flavors. Before choosing your next bottle,…...

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What is Scotch?  Scotch or scotch whisky is a whisky made exclusively in Scotland. It’s a matured spirit derived from grain or malted barley, or sometimes a combination of both. Scotch must be developed in casks for at least…...

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What is baijiu? Baijiu is a centuries-old Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage. It's made from fermented sorghum, although some manufacturers use other cereals instead, such as rice and millet. This isn't a beverage you can drink straight…...

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What are bitters? Bitters are neutral and high-proof spirits infused with botanicals such as fruit, herbs, leaves, bark, and spices. They are commonly used as a flavoring component in cocktails. Since they are highly concentrated,…...

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What is cognac? Cognac is a French alcoholic drink coveted for its intense and complex flavor. Because it is made from distilled wine, cognac is one of the many types of brandy, a class of alcoholic beverages.…...