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What are the known Effects of Absinthe?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Now that Absinthe is once again legal in many countries around the world, people are asking “What are the effects of Absinthe?”, “Will it make me trip out?”, “Will Absinthe cause me to see the Green Fairy?”.
Absinthe is a mythical drink with many stories surrounding it. Created in Switzerland as an elixir or tonic […]

What Percentage is Absinthe?

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Absinthe is an anise flavor liquor which is made by distilling alcohol with herbs one of which is wormwood. We know it is strong and can get you drunk easily, but what percentage is Absinthe and what is its proof?
Let’s look at the alcohol by volume of popular brands of Absinthe:-
La Fee XS […]

You Should Know This About Absinthe

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Absinthe Drink
Absinthe is a strong liquor which is generally between 45 and 75% ABV (alcohol by volume), about twice as strong as other types of alcoholic beverages such as whisky and vodka.
Often known as “The Green Fairy” , Absinthe was the drink associated with La Belle Epoque and Bohemian Paris. It was given […]

Port Wine - The Sweetish Wine

Friday, October 24th, 2008

What Do You Know About Port Wine?
 
You must have heard the name of ‘Port Wine’ off and on as a special type of wine. But, what is this all about, what sort of wine is it, and why is it given the name “port” wine?
 
Demystifying The Port Wine
 
The history of this wondrous wine can be […]

Learning About the Wine Making Process

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Fruit Wine Making
Since homemade fruit wine making is an interesting hobby, many of us look for good wine making instructions to make this hobby more successful, easy and fun. Truly, whenever we think about wine making, we cannot resist thinking about grapes. But the fact is you can use other fruits as well.
All you […]

Selecting The Right Wine For That Special Occasion

Monday, October 20th, 2008

Do you find it hard to pick out the perfect wine for a special dinner or event?  We have a checklist of particular things to look for in a good wine.  This should help you make a great choice in your next wine purchase.
1. The Whites: When your guests first arrive and are enjoying […]


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