Bottles Behind the Bar

Whats the difference between all the alcohols behind a bar? How do you tell the difference between whiskey and bourbon, vodka and gin, reposado and anejo tequilas?

Can you explain the difference between liquor and liqueur? Or what multiple distillation means?

If not, don’t sweat it…first remember that it is EXTREMELY RARE for customers to ask you for a dissertation on the origins of all libations behind your bar…most people just want to talk about chicks/dudes, sports, their problems at home, etc etc.

BUT, in case you’re curious, I’ve got you covered in the next installment of the Bartending Basics video series, What’s in the Bottle: The Alcohols will give you the ammo to handle any question from any customer or manager about any alcohol in the bar.

In this video you’ll earn your pHd in alcohol and learn:

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  • How alcohol is made
  • Alcohol distillation process
  • Liquor vs Liqueur
  • Alcohol percentage & Alcohol by proof
  • How aging changes the colors of alcohols
  • Vodka’s
  • Gin’s
  • Rum’s
  • Whisk(e)y’s (American, Irish, Canadian)
  • Bourbon’s
  • Scotch’s
  • Blended Malt vs Single Malt
  • Peat fire flavoring
  • Sherry Maturation
  • Ouzo and Liqueurs
  • Cognac (VS, VSOP, XO)
  • Tequila’s (Silver, Reposado, Anejo)
  • More fun facts and stories!
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