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As one of the first gins made in the Mediterranean Mahon gin is known as an authentic gin with a distinctive flavor due to the dedicated craftsmanship for over 300 years. Its distinct flavor comes directly from its key ingredient juniper berries. To understand more about this unique and delicious flavor and how the gin is crafted to carefully highlight the berries, keep reading.
Read MoreWhen you think of the top whisky producing nations across the globe, India is likely not the first one to pop into your mind, but maybe it should be. This beautiful country in Southeast Asia has become one of the worlds’ largest whisky producers and is the sixth largest importer of Scotch. With a total of 48% of all the whiskies in the world consumed in India, it’s not surprising that this country is also a major producer of the spirit and its top expressions consistently rank among the world’s best.
Read MoreMahon gin is a distinctive gin well known as one of the first gins ever made in the Mediterranean. Not only is this award-winning gin delicious in a refreshing cocktail, but it also has a unique and fascinating history with traditional distilling methods and recipes that date back to the 18th century. Keep reading to learn more about the origins of the family-owned distillery that produces Mahon gin.
Read MoreIf you’ve heard of Amrut Distilleries from India, you likely know all about their world class whiskies, but did you also know that they are masters at crafting incredible rums like Two Indies? Two Indies rum is described as a rum that is a rare union of natural Caribbean rums from the island of Jamaica, Barbados, and Guyana married with Indian Pot Still sugar cane (jaggery).
Read MoreAs one of the first gins ever made in the Mediterranean, Mahón has a rich history that dates all the way back to the 18th century. While many people are fascinated by the history behind this iconic spirit and its incredible success that stands the test of time, very few know much behind the tradition the distillery upholds that is nearly 300 years old, is located on the Baleric island of Menorca, and how the gin is graped distillate based.
Read MoreIt’s very important to choose gin brands that use high-quality raw ingredients and established distilling techniques. The quest for rare gin brands is not always easy, but we have definitely found a rare gem in Xoriguer, the Distiller of Mahón Gin.
Read MoreOld Port Rum is the first product produced by Amrut Distilleries. It is produced from 100% molasses sourced from native Indian sugar cane. Amrut Old Port Rum ages in a combination of ex whisky barrels and new oak which both add to the smooth rich taste.
Read MoreWhile it seems as if mixologists are constantly crafting new creations and marrying unique flavors and ingredients, there is still a demand for classic cocktails. The gin and tonic (G+T) continues to be one of the most popular drinks, due to the beautiful blend of flavors with a bitter tonic and often citrus and pine scented spirit. While many classic cocktails were invented within the past century, the G+T is actually almost two hundred years old and has quite an interesting origin story.
Read MoreThe amazing Bimber Distillery based in London, England, has gained an impressive reputation in the world of fine spirits due to their award-winning whiskies and meticulous approach to spirit making. The name Bimber itself is Polish for ‘moonshine’ and many of their philosophies are an homage to their rich distilling heritage and celebrate the traditional methods of distilling.
Read MoreRum drinkers and enthusiasts are often well-aware of the fact that the flavor profile of different rums can vary drastically from bottle to bottle. Since rum is produced in over 70 countries using hundreds of different techniques and methods, it’s no surprise that the spectrum of flavors is so vast.
Read MoreRecently we had the opportunity to interview Ashok Chokalingam, the Head of Distilling and International Sales for Amrut Distilleries. While we were discussing his journey to Amrut and what the future holds for this award-winning distillery he mentioned a phrase that he commonly uses when describing Amrut.
Read MoreAmrut Distilleries is one of the leading distilleries in India and continues to wow the industry with the release of interesting and incredible new spirits every year. One of their most unique releases to date is Amrut Spectrum, a single malt that boasts a mosaic of tastes and flavors lent by a variety of Oak.
Read MoreAmrut Distilleries' award winning Spectrum has a new release that’s already making headlines as the world’s first multi-wood barrel single malt whisky. Amrut Spectrum 004 Single Malt Whisky is a limited edition with less than 6,000 bottles available world-wide. Coming soon to retail locations in the United States through Glass Revolution Imports, this intricate single malt boasts a mosaic of tastes and flavors lent by a variety of Oak.
Read MoreIndependent Bottling is the act of sourcing whiskies from a distillery and maturing that spirit until it is ready. Sometimes Independent Bottlers will transfer the whisky into another cask to enhance the flavors. One of the beauties of Independent Bottlers is that they have the freedom to select casks and spirits at will and really create a diverse portfolio. With multiple spirit styles to play from, bottlers can develop interesting and different flavor profiles with their stocks and blends. The best Independent Bottlers are known for their originality and knack for experimenting with flavors. Keep in mind that while some Independent Bottlers come up with new and inventive names for their spirits, they do not always bottle their whiskies under other names.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever heard of Amrut Distilleries in India, you likely know about their legendary whiskies, but did you know they have a collection of award-winning rums as well? These spirits, Old Port Rum and Two Indies Rum, offer unique and delicious flavor profiles that rum enthusiasts love. With recent accolades ranking these rums as the best of the best and praise coming from the most influential people in the industry, it’s no wonder they are known to make the best rum cocktails.
Read MoreSummer is the ideal season for enjoying a refreshing gin cocktail, and Amrut’s latest release is perfect for any warm summer night. Nilgiris is Amrut’s first ever gin which marks their entrance into the craft gin businesses. This Indian Dry Gin is packed with the incredible flavors of India and contains both local botanicals from Nilgiris (the Blue Mountains of South India) and juniper berries. Because the flavors are so distinct, we put together this guide on how to best enjoy Amrut Nilgiris gin for yourself!
Read MoreAt Glass Revolution we are proud to import some of the finest spirits from across the globe to the United States and we are always looking for ways to share insider knowledge with other spirits lovers. Instead of crafting a newsletter with some simple updates, we are turning it up a notch and have created a club for Dram Hunters like yourself. We know that Dram Hunters are passionate about what’s in their glass and the three Dram Hunters behind Glass Revolution are sharing our insider knowledge so you can be the first to know about the best new releases, exclusive tastings, virtual events, and more!
Read MoreWhile the spirit is sitting in the barrel, some of the liquid is lost through evaporation. This loss of liquid is said to have evaporated up to heaven, thus being dubbed the “Angel’s Share”.
Read MoreAmrut Distillery in Bengaluru India is famous across the globe as the first Indian distillery to export an Indian Single Malt Whisky produced according to Scotch Whisky Association Standards. They have been trailblazers since day one and their spirits combined have won over 50 international awards. While they’ve mastered the art of producing exceptional whiskies and rums, they are now venturing into the gin industry and the world is eager to give it a try.
Read MoreMany gin lovers tend to gravitate towards the same flavor profile when ordering a gin cocktail at the bar. Some prefer dry gins while others like fruit-forward profiles and notes of citrus. What makes this spirit so unique is that unlike the other neutral grain spirit vodka, gin is steeped with botanicals and redistilled. The flavors that come out of that process are incredibly unique and give off distinct characteristics. So, what exactly are the different significant styles of gin? Read on to learn more about this versatile spirit below.
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