What is a base liquor?Base liquor is one of the six main types of spirits. They're called base liquors because they're often used as a base for cocktails -- or enjoyed straight away. For example, unlike bitters, bitters are just a flavoring agent. You can also learn how to make bitters using the bit

A shiny copper still heated to a slow boil, working its alchemical magic to produce a steady trickle of precious spirit - the romantic and photogenic centrepiece of almost every distillery that comes to mind. Traditionally, stills have been constructed entirely of copper, but with the rise of craft

When it comes to aging spirits such as whiskey, brandy, and some tequilas, distillers have a couple of options. There is, of course, the traditional approach of aging in barrels (usually oak) for four, ten, or even twenty years.But what about processes that artificially shorten that time to market?C