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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 ...

7 Best Cutwater Canned Cocktails To Drink in 2023

One of the biggest alcohol crazes around the world are incredible, light canned drinks. We love everything from Hard Seltzer to canned cocktails an...

Mezcal Vs Tequila - 9 Key Differences To Know

Two of the most rapidly growing spirit markets in the world are tequila and mezcal. These Mexican exports have garnered a lot of attention and focu...

Health Benefits Of Whiskey

Whiskey is a delicious drink, enjoyed by so many. Shaken into cocktails, stirred with mixers, or simply enjoyed neat, whiskey is a wonderful spirit...

10 Health Benefits of Tequila - Are They Real?

Here at CWS, we love so many things about alcohol. We love the flavor, the variety, the process that makes it, the history behind it, and of course...

7 Best Patron Tequilas That You Must Try

Patron is one of the world’s biggest spirit brands. It can be found in liquor stores everywhere in the world and is a staple on most bar tops. It i...

7 Great Food and Wine Pairing Ideas You Should Know

The element that sets wine apart from all other forms of alcohol is it’s relationship to food. When done right, the wine and food can elevate each ...

The 20 Best Alcohol Gifts For Christmas

Christmas is an amazing time of year. The decorations come out, families get together from all over the world, and traditions are made and created....