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Nandini Nambaiya

Editor-At-Large at Nothing's Virgin Here || B.A grad in Culinary arts. Passionate about cooking and Food & Beverage content.

Nandini Nambaiya

Germain-Robin: The Ultimate Expression of California Brandy

The beauty of California brandy lies in the current flexibility of guidelines. Distillers are able to experiment with different types of casks, grapes, distillation types etc. European spirits are considered luxurious and the beauty lies in their strict guidelines crafted for particular spirits which have a set frame of classic combinations. These strict guidelines are …

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UV Vodka – Sunlight Activated Bottle Design By Phillips Distilling Company

In the era of craft spirits, flavor infusions and creative launches established grand as well as micro-distilleries have equally uplifted the notion of presentation. The spirit encased in a bottle wins the heart of the consumers but the feeling of trying that spirit is related to – the aesthetic eye-appeal of the design as well …

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Brandy x Coffee – Bardinet Coffee by La Martiniquaise Bardinet

‘Gebrande wjin’ is a Dutch term that translates to burned wine. You must be wondering what kind of a spirit is burned wine? This term in reality indicates the process of distilling wine or fermented fruit mash to obtain – Brandy. You must’ve heard ‘ While all Cognac is brandy, not all brandy is cognac’. …

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The World’s First Female Maestra Tequilera – Bertha González Nieves.

In the industry of alcoholic beverages, there are many talented individuals that come forth with new innovative ideas to uplift their major sections. These individuals combine the efforts of their team to produce and introduce spirits that ultimately become part of the grand spirit history. Talking about Tequila – a distilled alcoholic beverage made from …

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Ki No Bi Go Kyoto Dry Gin limited bottling launched by Kyoto Distillery.

Gin is becoming the new crowd favourite, thanks to all the innovation and creativity brought up by various brands and distillers. There are so many types when we talk about this versatile alcoholic beverage. One such group has brought something different to the gin making process. ‘Japanese Gin’ is famous for a lot of factors …

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The Japanese Whisky ‘Yamazaki 55 Years Old’ by House of Suntory.

Whisky from Japan possesses a certain boldness mixed with hints of tranquillity. There are many producers in Japan that are known for their luxurious range of whiskies. Some notable Japanese whiskies come from the Suntory, Nikka, Mars Shinshu, Hakushu brands. While there are many gorgeous expressions one can find in this category, the new ‘Yamazaki …

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The Luxury Of ‘Coffee Gin’ – Sipspresso Gin By Sipsmith

Gin is an extraordinary alcoholic beverage when it comes to the craft spirits industry. The versatility of gin motivates distillers to come up with new combinations and flavors. Originally introduced as ‘cheap liquor’ the gin now is actively becoming popular as part of the cocktail culture. Earlier it wasn’t accessible enough due to the customs …

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‘The Ambrosial Dessert Mead’ – Arkä

‘Nectar of gods’ also known as mead has been consumed throughout the globe since ancient times. Possibly one of the oldest alcoholic beverages – mead consists of honey, water and yeast or bacterial culture. Mead is made by fermenting honey and therefore it’s more popularly known as ‘honey wine’. Setting the primary ingredients side, mead …

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Generations 2021 x 80-year-old : The Oldest Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.

Whiskey, also known as ‘liquid gold’ sometimes transforms into a piece of art that travels through decades and ends up being an inevitable luxury. Distillers create new whiskies every now and then. At times barrels are passed down from one generation to the next to keep the whiskey legacy alive. Every year contributes a certain …

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Tuborg White – The pathway for Carlsberg India into the wheat beer segment.

India is one of the biggest manufacturers of beer in the world. While in terms of consumption? Not too far behind. The legal age for alcohol consumption in India is set within a range of 21-25 (depending upon the particular state’s law for drinking). Therefore, the consumer group is ginormous and the potential attracts many …

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‘Blacklion Vodka’ – UK’s rarest vodka made from sheep’s milk.

Vodka is a worldwide famous alcoholic beverage. Although it is known for its neutral flavour profile, different types of vodka possess flavours unique to the base ingredients used in production. The word ‘Neutral’ associated with vodka reflects the tendency of harmonizing with other alcoholic beverages or ingredients without overpowering the flavour profile. Potato, corn, rye, …

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First Age-Stated 10-year-old Whiskey by Jack Daniels

The first ’10-yo’ to honor the whiskey Jack Daniel’s was bottling at the end of the 1800s. Jack Daniel’s is a brand famous for producing exceptional Tennessee whiskey. Consumers all around the world have been able to experience luscious labels like – ‘Gentleman Jack’ & the one that’s like a first page cover for this …

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New ‘Small Batch Series’ Releases By ‘The Flavor Of Wye Valley’

A distillery goes on with its legacy by introducing unique spirit releases. Their hard work and dedication to bring something new, fine-tune the flavours, deciding whether to have a simplistic or aesthetic approach and many countless things create beverages that give consumers an unforgettable experience. The flavour of Wye Valley – Silver Circle Distillery has …

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Italian Gin x Australia – The Debut Of Ginato Gin In The Australian Market

Known for its love for cocktails; Italy is home to some of the most wonderful distilleries producing luscious and delicious spirits. Italian gins are well known for being vibrant whilst portraying aesthetic colours and an amazing flavour profile. Gins have levelled up and gained wide recognition due to the Italian industry. Gorgeous scenarios with plenty …

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