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Every Sip Tells a Story 

Stories Behind Your Favorite Alcoholic Beverages 

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Discover the Rich Flavors & Diverse Cultures  

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Whiskey 

Composition: Fermented grain mash, including barley, corn, rye, and wheat.  Consumption: Often enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails like the Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.

Named from the Gaelic word "uisce beatha" meaning "water of life." 

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Gin 

Composition: Juniper berries along with botanicals like coriander, citrus peels, and herbs. 

Consumption: Commonly used in cocktails like the Gin and Tonic, Martini, or Negroni. 

Named from the Dutch word "jenever" meaning juniper. 

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Rum 

Name uncertain; possibly derived from the Latin word for sugar, "saccharum." 

Composition: Sugarcane byproducts such as molasses or sugarcane juice. Consumption: Versatile, enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or in cocktails like the Mojito or Daiquiri.

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Brandy

Named from the Dutch word "brandewijn" meaning "burnt wine."

Composition: Distilled wine, typically grape-based. Consumption: Sipped neat, used in cocktails like the Sidecar or Brandy Alexander

Vodka

Name derived from the Slavic word "voda," meaning "water."

Composition: Traditionally from grains like wheat, rye, or potatoes. Consumption: Often consumed in cocktails like the Moscow Mule or Bloody Mary, or simply mixed with juice or soda.

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Tequila 

Named after the town of Tequila in Mexico

Composition: Blue agave plant.

Consumption: Enjoyed neat, as a shot with lime and salt, or in cocktails like the Margarita or Tequila Sunrise.

Cognac 

Named after the town of Cognac in France. 

Consumption: Typically enjoyed neat or in cocktails like the Sidecar or French Connection.

Composition: Distilled white wine grapes, primarily Ugni Blanc. 

Liqueurs

Named for being spirits infused or blended with various flavors.

Composition: Spirits with added flavors like fruits, herbs, spices, or nuts. Consumption: Sipped neat, used as flavorings in cocktails, or in desserts and coffee.

Wine 

Named from the Latin word "vinum." " 

Consumption: Enjoyed in a wide range of styles and varietals, often paired with food or savored on its own, served at appropriate temperatures in stemmed glasses.

Composition: Fermented grapes, with variations including red, white, rosé, and sparkling.

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Beer 

Name derived from the Old English word "beor," meaning "barley."

Consumption: Enjoyed in various styles including lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs, often served chilled in bottles, cans, or on draft.

Composition: Malted barley, hops, water, and yeast.

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