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The Role of Water in Scotch Whiskey: From Source to Sip

Water plays a crucial role in the creation of Scotch whiskey. It's not just a background element but a vital component that impacts the whiskey's c...

The Art of Scotch Whisky Tasting: A Guide to Developing Y...

Tasting whisky isn’t as complicated as people might make it out to be. Yes, whisky can be very expensive and if you’re going to spend that money on...

What Is Tequila Made From? From Agave Harvesting to Bottling

Tequila is a Mexican spirit made from the agave plant. More specifically, Tequila is made from blue weber agave, a cactus indigenous to Mexico. Teq...

Reposado vs. Blanco vs. Añejo: Comparing Different Styles...

Tequila is a beloved spirit with a rich heritage rooted in Mexico. Though there can be a wider range of different varieties, Blanco, Reposado, and ...

Caribbean Roots: Exploring the Origin and History of Rum

Though most spirits have a fair amount of folklore around their history, there is none more colorful than rum. The history of rum, in our minds, be...

The Aging Process: Unveiling the Secrets of Aged Rums

Rum, in our opinion, is massively underrated. This amazing spirit that is made from sugar cane and hails from some of the most eutopic areas of the...

Vodka and Food Pairing: What Goes Good With Vodka?

Generally, we don’t think of pairing spirits with food. It is strange that most of the alcohol and food pairings come within the wine world. Beer s...

The Vodka Spectrum: Understanding Different Vodka Types

Vodka is one of the greatest and most widely enjoyed spirits. It tends to be one of the more subtly flavored ones and is therefore more easily enjo...

The Science of Red Wine: Decoding the Chemistry Behind Re...

No matter how natural your winemaking process is, there is still science going on. The wine market now hosts natural wines that are made in a more ...

Grapes to Glass: A Beginner's Guide on How to Make Wine

If you’re here then you probably love wine. If you love wine, you’ll know how delicious it is. You’ll know that there are so many different varieti...

Uncorking the Secrets: Understanding Wine Terroir

If you are here, you probably love wine. Wine is one of the greatest inventions mankind has ever gifted itself in our opinion. It has been around f...

From Vineyard to Vintage: Understanding the Aging Process...

Whether you are the biggest wine lover in the world or just an avid drinker, there are probably elements of the wine process that boggle your mind....

Raise Your Glass: How To Drink Tequila Like a Pro

Tequila probably has the most nuance when it comes to drinking technique. We all know that wine requires a specific drinking method to get the full...

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Blanco Tequilas

Almost every alcohol drinker loves tequila. Tequila is a fun-forward, light-hearted spirit that is associated with good times. Whether you prefer t...

Elevating Your Palate: Perfect Tequila Food Pairings for ...

At CWS, we absolutely love tequila. It has become one of the world’s favorite spirits in recent years. The market is flooded with incredible produc...

Discover the Top 7 Blended Whiskeys to Explore in the Com...

Blended whiskey is one of the more underrated spirits in our opinion. Blended whiskey can be defined as the blending of different types of whiskies...

Top 11 Wines For Your Christmas Dinner

Magnum bottled wine products are undoubtedly one of the most favored liquor products this year. Many alcohol lovers from all over the world highly ...

Sip & Be Merry: Crafting Unique Christmas Cocktails f...

Christmas is a time of many things, but drinking a lot and getting merry with family and loved ones is top of the list. Whether you see your neares...

Sip & Save: Black Friday Wine Deals You Can't Miss

We all love it when Black Friday comes around. The deals are vast and mindblowing and come at the most convenient time of the year. Seemingly every...

A Taste of America: Explore The Best American Whiskey Sel...

America produces some outstanding whiskey. Like many in the United States, this practice comes from overseas. Scottish and Irish migrants brought o...

9 Best Vodka Cocktails & Mixed Drinks To Try

Vodka cocktails make up some of the most classic and well-known cocktails in the world. Vodka is found and loved all over the world. Though it is m...

What Is Gluten-Fee Vodka and What Are The Top Brands?

The world of gluten-free products is thriving at the moment. More people are finding that gluten has a negative impact on their health and well-bei...

Different Types Of Rum: Exploring the World of Rum

Rum has got a reputation for being a fun drink. Rum has historically taken the fancy of people living in paradise, or pirates roaming the oceans se...

The Ultimate Guide To Different Types Of Whiskey

Whiskey is one of the few global spirits. Most continents and many countries have their own relationship with the spirit. Whiskey is the antidote t...

How To Pair Whiskey With Food: A Guide To Flavor Combinat...

We’ve all heard of pairing wine with food, but not often whiskey. A huge part of the wine-drinking experience is incorporating it into a meal. We c...

How To Cook With Whiskey: A Beginner's Guide

Many people love drinking whiskey. One thing that has been as popular as drinking whiskey is cooking with whiskey. The spirit adds a lovely boozine...

Top 10 Ways To Make Whiskey Taste Better

At CWS, we love whiskey. It’s a personal preference thing, but we do love it. We stock all kinds of whiskey from all over the globe. It’s a truly v...

Casamigos Vs Patron Tequila - Which Is Better?

Tequila has become one of the most fashionable spirits in the last couple of decades. Where once champagne and whiskey ruled supreme, tequila has t...

Is Casamigos Tequila Good - Everything You Need To Know

There has been an immense wave of celebrities starting alcohol companies in the last few decades. Seemingly in line with the global takeover of teq...

9 Best Anejo Tequila To Enjoy In 2023

For those of us who like tequila, we know that añejo is the cream of the crop. Aged for around a year in the finest white oak barrels from America ...