Cognac is the world’s most famous brandy. It’s made in the region of the same name in Southwestern France, just north of Bordeaux along the Charente River. The Romans built settlements here and were the first to plant vines recognizing the area as a strategic trading center. Easy access to ... Read More »

I’m not exactly sure what it says about our culture when vodka is not only the country’s largest selling spirit but also it’s most fashionable. Undoubtedly, vodka is terrifically versatile as well as the key component of many popular and classic cocktails. Without the Bloody Mary at Sunday brunch ... Read More »

Why should Irish Whiskey be saved be for St. Paddy’s Day? In the world of Whiskey — and dare I say brown spirits — there is nothing as inviting, as silky and agreeable as Irish Whiskey. While Scotch Whisky, a great favorite indeed, asks something and occasionally much of its patrons, ... Read More »

Tequila myths and legends abound in the modern world as well, albeit primarily in the mortal world (although I thought that I died one night in Guadalajara, but that’s another story). Much confusion still surrounds the unique agave plant and tequila. Is it a cactus? No, actually it belongs to a ... Read More »

The greatest aspect of the cocktail renaissance is that people are making cocktails at home once again. Home bar kit sales have skyrocketed in recent years, as most anyone who entertains or simply enjoys a post-work drink at home now owns a basic set of bar tools. Today we want to focus on the caipirinha, ... Read More »

Nothing says summer like the margarita. Remember that no great Margarita can be made with inferior Tequila. Some may argue that the best in any category of Spirits should be relegated to a solo performer but in the case of Tequila, and the Margarita, this is simply not true. Don’t skimp on your ... Read More »

Now introducing the next ultra hot category in the spirits world (drum roll, please), Gin! Are you tired of hearing that? Have we beverage writers cried wolf far too many times? The truth is that I would love to proclaim Gin to be the next great trend. The problem is that gin is just too controversial, ... Read More »

The Bloody Mary is all about the mix. Use a substandard mix and you’ll have a rather forgettable cocktail despite the use of even the best Vodka. Speaking of Vodka… BevX.com recommends using a quality, and sensibly priced Vodka. There is no better way to spot a status-seeking fool than to witness ... Read More »

hoosing the best of the best is never an easy task. All of us who love spirits live in the greatest era ever. Today we have a greater variety of quality products available on the shelves of our local (or online) merchants than ever before.