Indeed, the Mexican Normas Oficiales prohibits adding any insects or larvae to tequila! In fact, it’s mezcal, which may occasionally have a creature in the bottle. However, it’s never a worm but a Mariposa moth larva. Also known as “gusano de maguey”, the larvae are known parasites ...
Ketel One Botanical, which comes in three flavors, clocks in at 73 calories per a 1.5-ounce serving. But how does it really compare to typical vodka and wine? A regular 1.5-ounce serving of vodka has about 100 calories. Like regular vodka, the new Botanical liquor has no carbs, protein ...
Nevertheless, a brandy snifter, which is a great way of appreciating cognac too, does have a few shortcomings. For instance, it is usually cupped in the hand, which can warm up the spirit. Similarly, its large size means that it’s difficult for properly sampling small quantities. Riedel V...