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The Top 5 Terms All Vodka Lovers Should Know

If you don’t know what these mean, do you even drink vodka? Learn how to describe this spirit like a pro, according to experts...

The Ghostly Etymology of Six Common Cocktail Terms

We've all heard terms like spirits and intoxication. But do you know their ghostly, and in some cases pernicious, origins?...

The Top 5 Terms All Whiskey Lovers Should Know

Whiskey nerds have a language all their own. Which terms matter and which are just jargon? Find out the whiskey words to know in this guide...

The Ideal Wood for Whiskey is at Risk. Can it be Saved?

As the bourbon and whiskey has boomed, so has the demand for white oak barrels. Learn about the importance of this wood and reforestation...

All the Terms Used to Define Tannins (Infographic)

Whether you call them "grippy" or "velvety," tannins affect how we tast and perceive wine. Learn how to describe tannins in wine...