Archive for October, 2008

Further Info About Absinthe

Friday, October 31st, 2008

All About Absinthe
Absinthe is a liquor which is generally between 45 and 75% ABV (alcohol by volume), about twice as strong as other types of alcoholic beverages such as whisky and vodka.
Often known as “The Green Fairy” or “La Fee Verte”, Absinthe was the drink associated with La Belle Epoque and Bohemian Paris. [...]

What Percentage is Absinthe?

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Absinthe is a strong anise flavor liquor which is made by distilling alcohol with herbs such as wormwood, aniseed and fennel. We know it is strong and can get you drunk easily, but what percentage by volume of alcohol is Absinthe and what is its proof?
Let’s look at the alcohol by volume of popular [...]

Port Wine - The Sweetish Wine

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

How much do you know about Port Wine?
 
You must have heard the name of ‘Port Wine’ off and on as a special type of wine. However, do you have any clue as to what it is all about, the type of wine this is, and why it is given that special name?
 
Demystifying The Port Wine
 
The [...]

Learning About the Wine Making Process

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Many people love to sample different wine tastes, but sometimes, you just do not find one you really like. Homemade fruit wine making is the one way to experiment with different fruits and juices to make a wine you like.
All you need to do is to follow simple wine making instructions, especially during the [...]