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Moving wine bottles from an vertical storage to a horizontal storage

It is in general better for aging to store wine bottles horizontally (or close to) than vertically. (There are exceptions though.) But what to do if wines have been stored for let's say 5 years vertically in a cellar and if we want to move them to a…
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Wine aging under cork vs screw-cap closures

Wines are commonly aged in wooden barrels made from oak. It is known that the wooden barrel affects the flavor, aroma etc. But, from online research, most sources state that the secondary aging done after bottling has more to do with breathability.…
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Italian melon flavored green cream liqueur?

I am currently searching a liqueur in my memories. It was in Milan, in the winter of year 2017. After having a pizza for lunch, I was offered a small portion of liqueur as a dessert. It was green and thick, melon flavored liqueur. I think it was…
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Pour count for mL?

This question relates to free-pouring liquor using a pour spout when making cocktails and mixing liqours. I hope this question is acceptable in this Stack Exchange. So I wanted to have a pour count for mL (where I live we use metric). However, I…
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What plant(s) should I grow for cocktail usage?

I considered growing some spice plants for cocktail usage. My question is which plants should I grow? I know mint is used in Mojito and a lot of other drinks (as a decoration and an ingredient). I already have a mint plant, and wondered what a good…
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Would like some recommendations for a historical and/or survival camping trip?

Would like some recommendations for a historical and/or survival camping trip for two weeks this summer? We are planning to do a survival camping trip and hopefully making it as historical or traditional as possible. I am not holding recommendations…
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What benefit does burning the sugar cube bring to enjoying a glass of absinthe?

I've had absinthe served to me using an absinthe fountain several times. You have a little absinthe in a glass and you use the fount to slowly drip water over the glass. On top of the glass there is usually a silver absinthe spoon with a sugar cube.…
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What is the difference between kosher wine and regular wine?

We have family members who keep kosher, and we want to bring them wine for Friday night dinner. Is there such a thing as kosher wine? What makes a wine kosher?
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Can the drinking window of a wine be calculated?

I am yet to come across a bottle of wine with a 'best before' or 'use by' date. However, it is well known that an unopened bottle of wine tends to spoil after a while - typically years, and quite a lot sooner for inexpensive wines. High quality…
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Can I sell Premium Hakururi sake from 1953?

I found this in my parents basement. I can’t imagine the premium sake is any good but the bottle is beautiful.
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What are some good alcohol-free cocktails I can make with Schweppes and syrup

I just started working in a hotel, where we also have a bar. We don't really have any alcohol free cocktails on our menu and guests frequently ask what I would recommend. Here are my ingredients: Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Apple juice, Orange juice, Red…
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Can wine made from orange and sweet lime be stored for a long time?

I am very newbie to this site. I know that wine can be made from orange and sweet lime. But is it storable for a long time ..? If yes how ..? Thank you for your help in advance.
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Does having an extreme climate increase quality when aging bourbon?

I've heard the claim that the state of Kentucky produces some of the best bourbons because the state's climate has dramatic temperature changes between seasons. Kentucky has four different seasons with an invigorating climate. Summers are hot, wet,…
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Storing liquor out of sunlight for a home bar in a Florida sunroom?

I've found posts on storage of liquor at home (e.g. this), but is there any advice out there for storing liquor out of sunlight for a home bar in a Florida sunroom? In the past, I've learned direct sunlight is a no-no, but I also do see beach bars…
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Do alcohol calories count for weight gain/loss?

For normal food, every extra 3500 Calories consumed tend to lead to 1 lb weight gain. However, nutrition tables are created using calorimetry, that is by burning food down to CO2 and H2O, rather than in vitro experiments. Some foods are hard to…
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