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How To Store Wine Correctly: A Simple Guide

Wine can change even before you open the bottle. Usually the culprit is poor storage, which can affect its flavour and, in severe cases, cause the wine to become faulty. This is every wine enthusiast and professional should know how...

October 8, 2026

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Types of Whisky Explained

Whisky is a broad category of distilled spirits made from grains such as barley, corn, wheat or rye and aged in wooden casks. However, the grains, production methods and ageing conditions used can create very different styles. Since whisky is...

October 6, 2026

Day In Life Of A WSET Level 2 Award In Wines Student At Sonal Holland Academy

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Day In Life Of A WSET Level 2 Award In Wines Student At Sonal Holland Academy

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines develops a systematic understanding of how and why wines taste the way they do. Students explore important grape varieties and wine regions around the world. They also learn how factors such as climate,...

October 1, 2026

Beer Blog

How to Detect Faulty Beer

A beer arrives looking perfectly normal. Then you take a sip and notice something strange. Perhaps it smells like cardboard. Maybe there is an unexpected buttery note. Or worse, it smells distinctly skunky. Is that simply the beer’s style, or...

September 29, 2026

WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits: Who Should Pursue This Certification?

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WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits: Who Should Pursue This Certification?

There is a point in a beverage professional’s career when knowing the major categories of spirits is no longer enough. A mixologist may have to explain why two whiskies taste different. A beverage manager may need to assess quality and...

September 25, 2026

Single Malt vs Blended Scotch: Basic Difference Every Professional Should Know

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Single Malt vs Blended Scotch: Basic Difference Every Professional Should Know

Scotch has long carried an image of craftsmanship, heritage and luxury. In India, it also holds an important place in premium drinking culture. From hotel bars and fine-dining restaurants to celebrations and gifting, Scotch is a category hospitality professionals encounter...

September 22, 2026

Blog Spirits

What Is Rum, Exactly?

Rum is one of the most popular spirits in India. Yet there is much more to it than dark rum, white rum or a favourite brand. Recent conversations in India about how some popular spirits are classified and labelled have...

September 18, 2026

Selecting Wine Glasses for Service: An Easy Guide

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Selecting Wine Glasses for Service: An Easy Guide

Good wine service is often about getting the small things right. The temperature of the wine, how the bottle is presented, the pour and, of course, the glass all shape the guest’s experience. For anyone working in hospitality or beverages,...

September 15, 2026

Red Wine vs White Wine: It Isn’t Just The Colour

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Red Wine vs White Wine: It Isn’t Just The Colour

The difference between red and white wine is easy to reduce to colour. But in a professional setting, that explanation does not go very far. Red wine and white wine not only look different, they taste different too. And this...

September 11, 2026

WSET Sake Level 1 vs Level 2: What’s the Difference?

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WSET Sake Level 1 vs Level 2: What’s the Difference?

If you want to study sake, choosing between WSET Sake courses can feel confusing at first. Should you begin with Level 1, or are you ready to go straight to Level 2? So, before you enrol, here is a clear...

September 8, 2026

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How To Store Wine Correctly: A Simple Guide

Types of Whisky Explained

Day In Life Of A WSET Level 2 Award In Wines Student At Sonal Holland Academy

How to Detect Faulty Beer

WSET Level 3 Award in Spirits: Who Should Pursue This Certification?

Single Malt vs Blended Scotch: Basic Difference Every Professional Should Know

What Is Rum, Exactly?

Selecting Wine Glasses for Service: An Easy Guide

Red Wine vs White Wine: It Isn’t Just The Colour

WSET Sake Level 1 vs Level 2: What’s the Difference?

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