In Italian, the word for Tuscany is Toscana. From its dry whites to it full-bodied reds, the Tuscany wine region in Italy is one of the most acclaimed in Europe, with its wines being the most easily recognized wines internationally. There are a lot of…
Among Italy’s best, Barbaresco is the queen of Barolo’s’ king. Barbaresco Like the famous Barolo, Barbaresco wine is also made from the small, thin skinned Nebbiolo grapes. Originating from the Piedmont region of Northwestern Italy, the notable Barbaresco is aged for two years, before its…
The indisputable king of Italian wines, Barolo sits alongside French Champagne, Burgundy, and costly Bordeaux. Barolo wines are known for their high tannins and acidity, with a great deal of flavour imparted by the oak of the casks in which they are aged. The result…
Each drop naturally filtered and perfected by time in a 14-year journey from spring to bottle. Acqua Panna water was founded at the Panna estate in Tuscany, dating back to the Renaissance period. The year 1564 is representative of the heritage of Acqua Panna, when…
Water from the spring, bottled untouched. One of the world’s largest bottled water brands, Acqua Panna is fine quality still natural mineral water. Its source is located 1,100 metres (3,700 feet) high in the Apennine Mountains of Tuscany, to the north of Florence, in Italy….
Unique smooth taste flowing directly from source to bottle. Acqua Panna is an Italian brand of natural mineral water. It takes its name from Villa Panna in the hills of Tuscany, where the natural spring it is sourced from was first discovered. Completely natural, Acqua…
If straight spirits aren’t your thing, there are many whisky cocktail recipes where its punch and structure adds depth of flavour. Check out these tried-and-true classics! Whisky Sour First up: the most classic whisky cocktail of them all. The Whiskey Sour! It’s balanced and sweet…
To serve whisky “neat”, means to serve it as is. No water, no ice, no mixer. While this allows the whisky to stand on its own, its typical alcohol content of around 40% means it can hit you for six if you’re not used to…
Single Malt Whisky is produced exclusively from malted barley, originating from a single distillery, which has undergone a long ageing and maturing process. Blended Malt Whisky uses single malts from different distilleries. Scotch Whisky (or “Scotch” as it’s known in North America) is made as…
What is Whisky? The word “whisky” comes from the Gaelic “uisge beatha”, or “usquebaugh”, meaning “water of life”. It is an alcoholic spirit distilled from grains and aged in wooden barrels. Where it’s made, the production method used, the types of grains used, and the…