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Whiskey or Whisky?
Whiskey, in recent years, has exploded in popularity. This liquid gold spirit has ebbed and flowed in and out of favor over the decades, but few spirits have stood the test of time. While it enjoys considerable favor today, newbies wishing to venture into the charred oak waters often face an intimidating plethora of choices in the liquor store. Constant reviews of which whiskey is the best and what you should drink do little to assuage people's intimidation factors. Even apps like Distiller, where thousands upon thousands of reviews can be found, should only serve as a guidepost to things you may want to try, not necessarily what you find pleasing.
By Jeff Newman3 years ago in Proof
History's Most Deadly Events": Influenza pandemic (1918-19) 20-40 million deaths;
The influenza pandemic of 1918-19, also known as the Spanish flu, is widely regarded as one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. It is estimated that between 20 and 40 million people died as a result of the pandemic, with some estimates putting the number as high as 50 million. The pandemic is also notable for its unusually high mortality rate among healthy adults, as well as its rapid spread across the globe.
By korjrb hdjdjh3 years ago in Proof
The Cost of Independence
Establishment of British Rule in the Indian Subcontinent British entered the subcontinent in the 15th century as traders. They established the East India Company to facilitate their trade in the subcontinent. At that time, the magnificent Mughal Empire (a prominent Muslim Empire) was ruling India and the majority of the population was Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. After the death of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1707, Mughal Empire started weakening due to internal and external issues. English men gradually started interfering in politics and exploiting the resources of India in the name of trade and economic development. In 1857, Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs fought a war of independence against the British but due to an untrained army, lack of coordination, and funds, they lost the war. The British became the sole owners of India in 1858 and occupied all the Indian provinces after killing the entire royal family during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar was sent into exile.
By Natasha Matloob3 years ago in Proof
Three Unique Craft Wines to Taste
The Craft often refers to witchcraft. There is no witchcraft here, only magic. The Craft Wine Association was formed in 2016 as a membership organization with the simple mission to make craft wine as available in the marketplace as craft beer and spirits. The association confers the designation of Certified Craft Winery to qualifying wineries
By Jim DeLillo3 years ago in Proof
10 Oldest Cocktails in History
People have been getting drunk since the dawn of time, but the cocktails we drink today are relatively new inventions. A cocktail is often defined as an alcoholic mixed drink that contains three or more ingredients, at least one of which is a spirit. The word cocktail originated in the United States in the 17th century but didn't gain popularity until the middle of the 1800s. This popularity is thanks in large part to Jerry Thomas, the granddad of mixology, who published his bartender's guide in 1862. Luckily, the recipes are just as good today. So get your shakers ready. In no particular order, here are some of the oldest cocktails in history.
By Iwan Palinski7 years ago in Proof
Malbec from the Land of Dreams
In the central area of the arid, southern reaches of Argentina, there is a rare oasis: the Río Negro Valley. An ideal place for growing grapes of great concentration, given the low humidity which goes all year round (to a 30% max!) and barely 7 inches of rain a year. Sounds hard and uninviting, yet its nickname would never give that away: "Land of Dreams." That is the nickname it goes by at Bodega Noemía.
By Carlos Chacon9 years ago in Proof
Famous Books Written by Alcoholic Authors
Many famous authors have struggled with alcohol addiction. Some use it as a means of sparking inspiration, while others depend on it to self-medicate. It is widely debated whether or not drinking actually helps with the quality of writing. These particular authors didn't let their addiction get in the way of their work, as many of these books have been deemed classics. Unsurprisingly, several of the following alcoholic authors wrote about drinking and alcohol abuse in their books. The plague of alcoholism has consumed the lives of numerous individuals throughout history. Here multiple famous books written by alcoholic writers.
By Madeline Basirico9 years ago in Proof
Pairing Rum & Chocolate
I am constantly on a search for new fabulous flavour pairings for chocolate and thanks to the complexity of this food there’s a lot of road ahead of me! My next chocolatey adventure takes place during a meeting between Jack Sparrow and Willy Wonka: pairing rum and chocolate! Rum has a sugar cane base with plenty of intense notes that can play delightfully with the creamy and caramel notes in certain chocolates.
By David Greenwood-Haigh9 years ago in Proof
How the Swizzle Stick Made a Comeback
Swizzle sticks may appear to be a bit of a relic from the 70s, but, in recent years, have made something of a comeback thanks to old-school nostalgia. Nostalgia tends to bring a lot of antiquated or outdated material back to the mainstream. It brought vinyl back from the grave, after all.
By Ray Shikinami9 years ago in Proof
