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...
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,...
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...
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...
Wine Label Terms Every Professional Should Know
Pick up a wine bottle and you will find plenty of information beyond the producer’s name. Wine label terms can reveal where the wine comes from, when its grapes were harvested, how it was made and even how sweet it...
Understanding Key Sake Labelling Terms
Pick up a bottle of sake for the first time and the label can feel difficult to decode. Terms such as junmai, honjozo, ginjo and daiginjo can leave beginners unsure about what they are buying. However, understanding sake labelling terms...
