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Tom Drake

BarProducts.com Barware, Bar Tools and Glassware Review

About 6 months ago, I reached out to BarProducts.com and applied for their ‘bartender of the month’ competition. And in the month of September, I won! Fantastic news :-). What made it even better though was that after I won,

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Beer barrels in a massive cellar
Tom Drake

Cellaring Beer: Why and How to Store Beer in a Cellar Today

As an avid beer enthusiast should you be cellaring beer? The German word “lagern” means to store or stock. Despite the current craft beer boom and the proliferation of domestic ales, lager beer styles such as Pilsner are by far

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Beer making basics home brewing ingredients and equipment
Tom Drake

Beer Making Basics: Beginner’s Home Brewing Ingredients and Equipment

At some point, almost every true beer fan toys with the idea of brewing his own. The notion is definitely tempting: the costs are relatively low, the results relatively good, and will clearly be put to better use than six

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Grape Brandy
Tom Drake

The Best Way to Make Grape Brandy: Aging and Blending for Better Flavor

The grapes used for making grape brandy vary according to the geographic region of the spirit’s production, as do refinements to the process. Sherries, for example, range from sweet to dry, and none of them taste like Cognac. However, but

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Anise Liqueurs - star anise in a bottle
Tom Drake

Anise Flavored Spirits: A Fun Liquorice Treat for Grownups

Do you love the taste of licorice? If so, you’ll love anise flavored spirits! These fun treats are perfect for grownups who appreciate a good flavorful drink. Anise is a unique flavour that can be enjoyed in cocktails, mixed drinks,

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The Difference Between Champagne and sparkling wine - Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine
Tom Drake

Champagne vs. Sparkling Wine: 3 Differences You Need to Know

Questioning champagne vs. sparkling wine… a timeless debate. While similarly looking and often used interchangeably, there is a big difference between Champagne and Sparkling Wine. Champagne is from the Champagne region of France and must be made from specific grapes.

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An Introduction to Scotch Whisky (or Whiskey)
Tom Drake

Scotch Whisky 101: How to Taste, Make, and Appreciate It

Scotch whisky has a beautiful history that needs to be appreciated. Spirits made from grains such as corn, barley, and rye date back a few thousand years—ancient Egyptians enjoyed a form of beer, for example. Whiskey, however, is of more

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How to pour draught beer
Tom Drake

How to Pour Beer – 3 Tips to Improve Your Pour Today

Any bartender in their career has had to learn how to pour beer. There is an art & science to pouring draught beer. What can make it difficult for beginners is that every tap can be different. Some taps will

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Different Types of Vodka Feature
Tom Drake

The 3 Different Types of Vodka: The Liquor People Love

Many people aren’t aware that there are different types of vodka. To the layman, vodka is vodka is vodka. But, that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Water, ethanol, and trace amounts of flavour doesn’t sound like the recipe

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The Bartender's Field Manual
Tom Drake

Exciting News: Introducing – ‘The Bartender’s Field Manual’

After months of writing & slogging away, I’m proud to announce Crafty Bartending’s official bartender’s guide, The Bartender’s Field Manual – A complete & practical guide for new & aspiring bartenders who want to land their first bartending job, craft

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