What is Tequila? Tequila is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from the blue agave plant, which is primarily found in the area surrounding the city of Tequila and in the highlands of the western Mexican state of Jalisco. Here are some of Bill’s favorite tequila facts. Origin Agave Plant Types Appellation of Origin Popular Drinks…[READ MORE]
It’s time to get your summer party started with these two crowd-pleasing, delicious cocktails! With our easy recipes and tips, you’re guaranteed to stay cool in the summer heat! Mai Tai Cocktail Ingredients: 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1 oz. light rum* ¾ oz. Cointreau or triple sec ¾ oz. orgeat syrup ½ oz….[READ MORE]
If you’re from around here, you’ve probably heard about Jack Daniels and his whiskey made right here in Tennessee. If you’re new to the area, here’s what you need to know. The Founder Jasper Newton Daniel, more commonly known as Jack, started his journey to whiskey making back in 1864. By 1866, the Jack…[READ MORE]
The French say it’s made from l’eau de vie (“the water of life”), but we can certainly tell you more about this French form of brandy. But what is Cognac? First of all it’s made from white grapes grown across both the Charente and Charente-Maritime departments of western France. Cognac is actually a protected…[READ MORE]