by Bob Lipinski | Feb 10, 2022 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski Scotch whisky is a distinctive product of Scotland, made in compliance with the 1909 laws of Great Britain and the Scotch Whisky Act of 2009. The whisky can legally be called Scotch if it is distilled and matured in Scotland and made from water and...
by Bob Lipinski | Dec 14, 2021 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski What could be more alluring than a glass of whiskey on-the-rocks or an arctic cold martini in a Y-shaped glass adorned with several pimento-filled green olives? Although I love an ice-cold martini and certainly a glass of whiskey with ice; a glass of...
by Bob Lipinski | Nov 5, 2021 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski Most people enjoy rum in tropical drinks during warm weather while lounging poolside with a bowl of tortilla chips, salsa, and guacamole. I enjoy “sipping rums,” those dark (mostly), limited production rums, often aged many years in oak barrels. These...
by Bob Lipinski | Mar 21, 2021 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski Over the years there have been many myths and misconceptions about alcoholic beverages that have been carried from one generation to the next. Some are based on fiction, or false or mistaken beliefs that have never been debunked. Some popular myths...
by Bob Lipinski | Mar 5, 2021 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski Historically liqueur is derived from the Latin word liquefacere and means to dissolve or melt, a fitting term since the process of making liqueurs involves dissolving selected ingredients in a distilled spirit. The term cordial is derived from the...
by Bob Lipinski | Jan 10, 2021 | Spirits
By Bob Lipinski Armagnac is a brandy distilled from wine and is often confused with its close cousin, Cognac. However, Armagnac’s taste is fuller and richer and is described as less “burning” and more mellow. Armagnac comes from the Gascony region in southwest France,...
Bob Lipinski, author of 10 books; writes, consults, and conducts training seminars on Wine, Spirits, and Food and is available for speaking engagements.
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