Camikara, India’s first pure cane juice rum: In India, if you ask people who are fond of drinking rum about their favorite brand, most of the people’s answer will probably be Old Monk. In a way, Old Monk has become synonymous with rum in India. But in the last few years, many more brands have come into the market and they have also become popular. One such brand is Camicara. This is India’s first rum made from pure sugarcane juice. Piccadilly Distilleries, the makers of Camicara, has set a benchmark…
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Explainer: How much water do you need to add to a tumbler of whiskey? What does science say about this
highlights There is a lot of confusion regarding how much water should be mixed in a peg of whiskey? Adding water helps control the strength of the whiskey and enhances the flavor. The first sip will not burn your palate and you will really be able to taste the whiskey. How Much Water To Add To Your Whiskey? Holi festival is near. This time this festival is falling on Monday, so people will have many days including the weekend to enjoy. Anyway, people party heavily to celebrate Holi. If there…
Read MoreCastle Hill Dark Knight: This whiskey from North-East is made entirely from corn, know its story
Nagaland One of the largest producers of maize in India. In fact, maize crop here is second only to rice, and it is grown in almost every district of the state. You can do a lot of things with corn, and that includes making whiskey. Vicky Chand launched Castle Hill Dark Knight in Assam in late 2019, a whiskey made with 100 percent corn. But then the Covid pandemic hit and everything went quiet, including the work on launching it in more states. Vicky Chand intends to complete the unfinished…
Read MoreSingle malt whiskey made in the name of Kadamba dynasty which ruled Goa for 300 years
highlights The Kadamba dynasty ruled Goa for about 300 years. Goa’s Cheers group made whiskey in the name of Kadamba dynasty It has won the title of ‘Best Indian Single-Malt Whiskey’. Kadamba Single Malt Whiskey: For decades blenders have collected and stored malt spirits of the utmost quality and distinctiveness. Stored in oak wood casks, the liquid aged and matured, patiently waiting for the moment when it was ready to make its mark. And that is single-malt Kadamba. Within a year of its launch, Goa’s iconic single-malt whiskey Kadamba has…
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