Sugarcane -> Juice -> Fermentation -> Distillation -> Rum

Sugarcane -> Cooking, centrifuging -> Molasses -> Fermentation -> Distillation -> Rum
3.The Origin Of Rum:

Rum was first produced in the Caribbean in the 17th century. After Rum was introduced in the Caribbean, it is historically American. Rum became a favorite and naturally became a commodity in the trading triangle (slave trade).
4.Where Did The Rum Name Come From?

There is a legend that at the time the people on the Barbados island nation made Rum, when they tasted it, they were thrilled and named it Rumbullion (elation).

Besides, in different places, Rum will be called by different names. The Spanish called Ron, the French called Rhum, the Brazilian called Cachaca, the Uruguayan, Paraguay called Cana.

A Corner Of Brazilian Rum

Under Brazilian law, Cachaca is a wine made from the distillation of fermented cane juice and must have an alcohol content of 38% - 54%. In Brazil, in addition to Cachaca, Rum is also called by many different names such as "caninha" (small cane), or "arguardenta de cana" (the distillation of sugarcane). On average in 2013, a Brazilian consumed 11.5 liters of Cachaca and by the category of spirits, Cachaca was the most consumed wine in the country.
5.Popular Types of Rum

Up to now, Rum has become a world favorite, can be used to drink shots or mix Cocktail, Mix - drink. Here are four Rum lines that you might want to try:

6.Most Popular Wine Brands Barcadi Gold Rum
Thanks to this fabulous blend of Rum, you can enjoy it in a variety of ways, offering a different experience. For example, preparing the best cocktails, mixed with Soda, used as flavoring for cakes, as spices to prepare many delicious and attractive dishes or directly using alcohol ...Rhum Bacardi Gold is characterized by a deep amber yellow color, strong aroma with a unique blend of vanilla, pear, caramel, banana and oak notes. When enjoying, you can easily recognize the wine has a natural sweet aroma and ends in a strong and smooth round taste, confirming the class of a high class wine.
Malibu Coconut Rum
Malibu Coconut Rum has a delicious aroma with a characteristic sweetness of coconut, a rich aroma and a long, light aftertaste in a striking milky white color. This is a line of Rum with a characteristic flavor extracted from natural coconut with molasses - a type of sugarcane grown specifically on the island of Barbados, with an alcohol content of 21%.
Currently, the Malibu brand is owned by French alcoholic giant Pernod Ricard, which is famous and ranked second in the world.

Gin is a clear distilled wine that has a crunchy, colorless flavor with a distinct juniper flavor but with a well-balanced nuance with spices, herbs and other fruits. However, the above definition only gives the receiver the most prominent features. Learning Gin, you should dig deeper to see a lot of interesting things afterwards. Since being popular until now, not only for single use but Gin is used by many bartenders to prepare many different types of Cooktail.
2.What Is Gin Alcohol Made Of? 

To distill Gin, indispensable ingredients include barley, wheat, rye. However, Gin's signature flavor lies in the herbs it is distilled with. In addition to the main flavor of Juniper (juniper), the following herbs give Gin an unmistakable taste: cinnamon, angelica root, anise, lemon peel, orange peel, coriander, nutmeg…

 Gin is made by fermentation and distillation in
vertical pots. The method will help the wine to have a high alcohol content,
but the taste of the wine is still gentle and pure. Through the distillation
process, Gin wine is added a number of juniper fruits and herbs to create a
characteristic flavor in each line with two ways as follows: 

The herbal substance is soaked inside the base alcohol before being redistilled again. This method usually applies to cheap.

Gin wines. - The second way, instead of direct contact with the cold combination, flavoring herbs will be separated by placing them inside the basket. Then put in the pot at the second distillation stage. When flavoring Gin in this way, the flavor is passed through the plants extracting a richer strain.
3.Origin And History Of Gin Wine:

Although Gin was sourced from the Netherlands, it was thanks to the efforts of the British to get Gin to the position it is today. Because of this, many people nowadays often mistakenly think this special wine was born in the land of fog.

During the war the Dutch rebelled against the colonialists of Spain, Great Britain - now an ally of the Netherlands sent their soldiers to help. Here, the British were given a liquid to try before the fight by Dutch soldiers to help them stay calm. Later, when the war ended, the British returned to their home country, bringing with them this special water to research and develop into the Gin wine it is today.
4.The Famous Gin Wine Lines:
Bombay Sapphire:

Take the image of the Queen of England as the logo for the wine bottle and is named from a famous city of India. Bombay Sapphire is a Gin wine favored by young people.The flavors of Bombay Sapphire are favored with ripe tangerines, lemons and almonds.With a gentle emerald green color, close to nature, Bombay Sapphire has brought sweet and refreshing ddeens to the enjoyment.
 London Dry Gin
People often say that this is the best Gin. With the taste of London Dry Gin is crystallized from the distillation of alcohol and herbs more than once. The wine color is transparent, has a spicy taste of herbs mixed, giving the feeling of an elegant and modern gentleman. Plymouth Gin

In stark contrast to London Dry Gin, this wine has a symbolic image of a playboy, like fashion and full of attraction among the crowd. Indeed, not only the appearance of the wine bottle, the flavor of the inside is full of herbs, not homogeneous in favor of a certain taste but very attractive, mixed with a little way. Make anyone enjoying Plymouth Gin also want "warmly" than ever.
 Old Tom Gin
Wine that first appeared in England in the eighteenth century. Old Tom Gin is sweeter than London Dry Gin. The name is derived from a time when the UK is increasing taxes, licensing manufacturers and retailers. Old Tom refers to black cats placed outside the pub, a sign for customers to put money in a slot and receive a glass of Gin. Genever Gin
Is a composite version of Dry Gin, Plymouth Gin, and Tom Gin. Elegant, mature is the word used to describe Genever Gin. The wine line is made from wheat aged in wooden barrels and undergoes a long distillation process. This process causes the flavor of the wine to be pushed up with rich, rich and woody aromas. 

Sloe Gin
Sloe Gin is made from berries. After the fruits are crushed they are sweetened and bottled with a minimum concentration of 25%.
With only two distillation methods, creating distinct flavors that Gin has brought to the wine world different and extremely unique "color arrays".
5.Famous Cocktails Made From Gin

 From a book synthesizing Cooktail recipes, one realized that, Gin is present in most classics cooktail. The reason for this is derived from Gin's traits. As a mild spirit, Gin easily blends with other ingredients without overwhelming their flavor. 

Put 45ml Sloe gin, 30ml lemon juice, 20ml sugar syrup and ice cubes in shaker. Shake the mixture well and pour it into a glass. Finally, you can fill the glass with soda. 

To prepare Gimlet Cocktail, you need to prepare 60ml of Gin wine, 20ml of lemon juice, 20ml of sugar syrup and ice cubes. Pour mixture into shaker and shake well before pouring into glass. The Gimlet Cocktail has a pure look, often decorated with lemon 

You can use any type of Gin, Bombay Sapphire can use in combination with Tonic. First, you pour 45ml of Gin into a high ball glass, then add ice cubes to the top of the glass and finally fill the glass with tonic 

Moreover, Gin has a deep flavor that creates very special flavors. For connoisseurs of Cooktail, it is impossible not to know Gin & Tonic - a type of Cooktail using Gin as the main ingredient is very famous and popular in most bars around the world. Possessing a special delicious taste, Gin & Tonic is highly addictive, making anyone trying to just want to immerse in the world of this fascinating water forever. Currently, Gin not only stops at the classic taste, but under the magical hands of many creative distillers, Gin becomes a drink with a variety of flavors. With many different distillation methods has created many types of Gin wine with different properties. In addition, distillers also optionally add more plant ingredients to the recipe for gin production.

Brandy is derived from the word "brandewijn" in Dutch, meaning "alcohol burned". It is a brandy distilled from a wine base or other fermented fruit juices.
Standard Brandy is made from grapes, just like wine. However, it can also be made from other fruits, including apples, apricots, and cherries. These are generally classified as “brandy odors” or eau-de-vie.

While the process for making spirits varies from one distillery to another. But the process only has four basic steps as follows:

First, the fruit is fermented into wine, then distilled into wine.

When the distillation is complete, the incubation begins.

This step is the key to differentiating both the quality and type of brandy.

The final step is to blend the wine and then to the bottle.

Most brandy types are bottled at 40% alcohol (about 80 proof).
2.Read brandy labels :

Traditional Brandy has a rating system to describe its quality and condition. These numbers can often be found near the brand name on the bottle label. 
A.C: Only spirits that are aged for 2 years in wooden barrels.V.S: "Very Special" or 3 stars; VS brandy is only aged for at least three years in wooden barrels.V.S.O.P: "Very Superior Old Pale" or 5 stars; Incubated for at least five years in wooden crates.X.O: “Extra Old”, brandy xo is a wine that has been aged for at least six years. Napoleon at least four years.There is also another indicator that you need to know about is the ISC. It is the acronym for the International Spirits Challenge, roughly translated as the international spirits contest. This contest is held once a year in the UK. Used to evaluate the quality of alcohol by bartenders from many famous distilleries. The wines brought into this ISC competition are subject to rigorous judging rounds. Judged for color, aroma, flavor, and aftertaste, the final palate remains. ISC brandy wines are distillers with excellent performance as well as superior product quality.

3.Brandy bottles are loved in the world
-Chetelle Napoleon rare French Brandy (700ml) This Napoleon Brandy is the product of a traditional French brandy. The ingredients that make up the wine are carefully selected and then blended with meticulous attention. Next, the wine is aged in small oak barrels and supervised by experts. That's why this brandy has perfect smoothness and a great balance of flavor.   This is probably the very cheap brandy you should have in your little bar.General information about the product:

Country of manufacture: France

ABV: 37%

Capacity: 700ml
Reference price: 250,000 VND 
-Remy Martin VSOP

Brandy St Remy VSOP embodies the perfect harmony of powerful aromas and elegance. It is the symbol of the blending art of blending masters of spirits.Scent: Vanilla notes dominate due to longer aging in French Limousin oak barrels. Followed by ripe apricots, baked apple and elegant floral notes.Taste: A perfect harmony between the firm properties of ripe fruits and the delicate notes of licorice. Provides a wonderful complexity of elegant and powerful scents.

General information about the product:

Country of manufacture: Cognac, France

ABV: 40%

Capacity: 700ml

Recommended price: 1,200,000 VND

-Hennessy Cognac VSOP (700ml)

Hennessy brand has been established and developed for over 200 years. During that time, Hennessy has built a reputation among strong drinkers. Hennessy Cognac VSOP is a key product of Hennessy. And one of the most loved Cognac bottles on the market.

 General information about this brandy vsop bottle:
Country of manufacture: Cognac, France ABV: 40% Capacity: 700ml Recommended
price: 980,000 VND Flavors and flavors: Color: if you watch in a glass or
crystal, you will admire the iridescent golden brown color. Scent: To feel the
fragrance. Before drinking, you should rotate the glass slightly so that the
scent can reach your nose. Taste: In taste, you will feel many flavors of honey
and licorice. 4. Hennessy XO Cognac - Limited Edition by Marc Newson The cognac
‘EXTRA-OLD‘ Original, first bottled in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy. The product is
made as a gift for family and friends.

This Brandy Xo wine is a much darker and more complex version than VSOP. With distinct aromas of leather and tobacco. Add a dash of spice - a great Cognac cigar.

This brandy xo wine price is up to 4,950,000 VND. But it's worth the money for a quality brandy xo bottle.

Flavors and flavors:

Scent: Top notes are of dried fruits such as prunes and dried figs. Followed by many aromas of chocolate and black pepper, blended with cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.

Taste: Very well balanced on the palate. Elegant and powerful, it shows balance, roundness and harmony among the scents. Emphasized by the strength of the notes of pepper and oak notes.
-Brandy E&J XO

E&J is a brand of spirits that was founded by two brothers with an immense passion for spirits. Specially distilled and always incredibly smooth, E&J is America's most popular brandy brand.

Bold and seductive smoothness, nothing could be enough to praise the E&J XO. Spirits are charcoal-filtered to provide the optimum smoothness. Besides, each smooth sip comes with a hint of vanilla flavor, toffee and brown sugar.

This brandy can be drunk directly or used to blend a variety of famous cocktails.

The price of brandy E&J on the market fluctuates around 400,000 VND for regular types. For brandy xo wine, the price is about 800,000 VND

Here are the brandy wines you need to know in the market.

1. What is Cognac and how to distinguish brandy and cognac

Brandy cognac is one of the most famous brandy. Cognac is protected by "Cognac AOC", which stands for appellation d’origine controlee. It is the highest grade of French wine made to protect its origin. By law, it can only be produced in the Cognac region of France.

The AOC of Cognac is as well known as the AOC of Champagne and Bordeaux of wine. It was first established in 1909 and revised twice in the 1930s. Until it reached its present form in 1938. This classification gives the user information about the real estate sector. export and terroir of the region. Or about the vineyard, as well as the separate two-stage distillation method.

Cognacs must be made with 90 percent Ugni Blanc grapes, Folle Blanche and / or Colombard grapes. In addition, about 10% of other varieties are also used. Wines made from these grapes are high in acid and low in alcohol. That helps give Cognac the most appealing flavor.

Cognac is often considered a premium brandy, and the price for this brandy is quite expensive. However, there are still quite reasonable prices suitable for many customers. Often brandy will be used directly unmixed. But it can also be used as a base wine creating some very impressive cocktails.

2. Armagnac

Armagnac is another French brandy that is also protected by the AOC. It was produced in the Armagnac region of Gascony in the southwestern part of France. Just like Cognac. There are also a few varieties of grapes and production methods specified for this style of spirits.

3. American brandy
Some brands are made in the United States and other countries around the world.
They are simply called "brandy" because they do not have the same
complex categories as French brands.

Traditionally, most American brandies are produced
in the West Bank. Wine is made from grapes imported from reputable wineries.
However, this is changing as more craft distilleries begin to produce some of
the spirits themselves. Usually from grapes grown in their own locality. Like
the local wineries that have expanded over the decades, so does the
American-made Brandy. 

4. Smell brandy As
mentioned, brandy can be made from any fermented juice. Each of these
"smelly brandy" has its own unique flavor. Liqueurs are mostly used
to prepare cocktails. Apple, apricot, cherry and peach brandy are the most
popular for blending many classic cocktails.

5. Grappa Grappa
literally means "stem of the vine." It is native to Italy as a way to get the most out of the pulp used in wine production.

It is created by fermentation and distillation of leftover grape skins, stems and seeds. And usually Grappa will not have to undergo oak aging. Grappa is usually clear in color, but some distillers will brew it. This will give it a yellow or reddish hue (depending on the type of barrel used).

Liqueur is made from combining Liquor and the flavor of flowers, leaves, fruits, seeds, roots or herbs. Liqueur always has a sweet taste, just a little or more sweet depending on the manufacturer. Most liqueurs have an alcohol content of between 15% and 55%.
2.Liqueur production process

Basically, the liqueur made from the base wine is a type of brandy. This brandy must undergo a distillation process.
This brandy, also known as wine, is added with flavors of fruits, herbs, flowers or spices.

Herbal Liqueur can be understood as a herbal liqueur. In the 13th century, 14 people believed that the medicinal properties of herbs could be preserved by alcohol. And it can be used for healing. That is why Herbal Liqueur was born very early.

The flavors of the liqueurs that fall in this category are complex. Rarely is a word that can be clearly described. And up until this point, people still do not know all of what exists inside the recipe to create this herbal wine.

Floral Liqueur
Floral Liqueur can be translated as flavored wine or flower liqueur for short.
This wine became popular in the 16th century, when Princess Catherine de Medici married King Henry II. Her habit of enjoying the liqueur flowers was well received by everyone in the royal family. Gradually this drink became the royal favorite.

Flowers of that time such as rose, lily, jasmine, ... were used to create the characteristic flavor of liqueur. Today, a variety of flowers have been used to enrich the ocean of liqueur we are exploring.
 Fruit Liqueur
Fruit Liqueur can simply be understood as a fruit liqueur.
Once upon a time, oranges were a luxury fruit grown in China before it set foot in Europe. This fruit remained a very expensive specialty until the 19th century. But the Dutch still use it to make Liqueurs.

It can be said that the Dutch pioneers in using oranges as a fruit liqueur. Fruit juices, fruit peels or fruit extracts were studied. And add wine to create the Fruit Liqueur that was popular back then.
Nut, Bean & Seed Liqueur

Nut, Bean & Seed Liqueur are collectively known as spice liqueur. The ingredients that make up the flavor of this liqueur are star anise, almond, cocoa,..

In the 19th century, when trade between nations developed. It also means that the liqueur has also developed many new flavors.
Liqueur has many uses. In addition to pure drinking, you can also mix cocktails or use in cooking, baking, ...

2. Classification of Cognac alcohol by rank:
On the label of a Cognac bottle you can get information about when the wine is ripe. Normally, Cognac is aged for a long time to reveal all its special characteristics. Examples include V.S (very special), V.S.O.P (very superior old pale) and X.O (Extra old).

3. The famous vineyard of Cognac
One of the factors that make up the quality of Coganac alcohol is the climate factor. The Cognac region is divided into 6 main areas with relatively different weather and climatic conditions.

Because the soil conditions are mainly clay, limestone, sandy soil combined with the climate near the Atlantic coast, the grapes grown in these areas all have distinctive features, specific to Cognac. The changing weather also affects the grapes making Cognac. For example, global warming causes the sugar content of grapes to rise, leading to an increase in alcohol content in the wine.
4. Famous Cognac wineries
Among the hundreds of Cognac wineries, there are 4 famous winemakers accounting for 65% of the market in Cognac such as:
Martell: A long-standing wine company in Cognac since 1715 with a wide range of products from luxury to low-end, and is well received by many consumers.
Remy-Martin: Its products have a delicate, delicate taste because they only use grapes in limestone regions like Grand Champagne and Petite Champagne to make wine. Its finest wines are often labeled "Fine Champagne".
Courvoisier: This is a winery founded by the French, but due to no descendants, it was acquired by the British. Its wine was later called "Cognac of Napoléon" and had a Napoleon image on the label.
Hennessy: This is the largest company in the Cognac region with an even larger output than the combined output of all three firms. Its Cognac products are distributed around the world markets with diverse designs and different prices. It is said that, when Thomas Jefferson signed the Declaration of Independence, the Hennessy Cognac was the bottle he opened to celebrate.

Vodka is a clear, usually colorless wine with a high contrast ratio of 35-50%. The raw material for vodka production is usually 100% barley. Raw vodka is a wine that originated in some Eastern European countries, especially Russia, Poland and Lithuania. It also has traditional life in Northern Europe. These regions are often referred to as Vodka Belts (Vodka Belts) not only because Vodka is native here, but because it is the largest producer and consumer of Vodka in the world. In Russia there is a museum about vodka.

2.Raw materials and production methods.

Vodka is made from cereals, potatoes, column distilled (still patented), filtered through odors and bottled directly without tempering.

The production method is also very simple from the raw materials, then fermented, then stored and filtered through sterilization and bottled.

3.Classification of vodka:there are 2 types of regular vodka and smelly vodka

-Regular vodka (clear vodka) is a kind of vodka that is clear, colorless, pure and tasteless.

-Flavored Vodka (Flavored Vodka)

This is a vodka with flavored flavors such as lemon, orange, strawberry ... eg lemon vodka, Orange vodka, Strawberry vodka ...

4. how to drink and type of cup.

-Drink vodka in the traditional style, drink it pure: before enjoying, it should be chilled to make the wine in a slightly thick bottle, and in this form you should use a shot glass with a capacity of 50ml and refill. This easy cup often chooses vacuum cups, small cups and should only choose cups made of crystal material and glass.

-Drink mixed vodka with cocktails: as mentioned above, vodka is the ideal brandy to prepare cocktails, so when enjoying vodka you can add your favorite flavors or dishes. Fruit-like drinks for the most delicious and pleasant taste. This cup shape is often chosen as tulip cups, conical cups, or stylish cups to create eye-catching cocktails.

Vodka Danzka (Denmark), contained in an aluminum bottle, has a mellow taste, rich flavor and mild fruit properties.

-Crocodile Vodka (Russia), is a Vodka line produced exclusively for the Asian Market. It has the mellow barley sweetness and is easy to drink.

-Vodka Putinka (Russia), is produced by the leading Kristall Vodka Group in Moscow. Vodka Putinka has an absolutely mellow and soft taste and aroma of Barley.

-Vodka Russian Standard (Russia), is the hallmark of all Russian Vodka lines. It is transparent, perfectly balanced and pure and has a barley aroma. Currently, Vodka Standard is a good quality, affordable wine that accounts for 65% of the alcohol market in Russia.