Absinthe
(n.) This boldly-flavored spirit is flavored with a distinct mix of herbs and botanicals, most often anise, fennel and More
Absinthe Fountain
This theatrical accessory used to dispense ice cold water can be used in the traditional preparation of absinthe along with More
Absinthe Spoon
(n.) Used in the ritual of preparing absinthe, this perforated spoon sits atop a glass of absinthe to hold More
ABV
(n.) An abbreviation for “alcohol by volume.” In the United States, producers are required to list the ABV of More
Acholado
(n.) A Peruvian pisco made from several varieties of grape, as opposed to the “puro” style, which is made More
Advocaat
(n.) A Dutch liqueur made from brandy, sugar and eggs. This shelf-stable eggnog-like product is typically thick like pudding, More
Agave
(n.) A cactus-like perennial plant native to the American Southwest and Mexico that yields a starchy heart (the piña) More
Agave Nectar
(n.) A sweetener made from the agave plant. To make agave nectar, juice is extracted from the ripe heart More
Age
A quantifiable amount of time between a product’s creation and either its on-sale date or consumption. For spirits, age More
Aguardiente
(n.) A generic term for a spirit distilled from a fermented fruit base or sugarcane that is defined differently More
Alcohol
(n.) Alcohol meant for consumption is known more scientifically as ethyl alcohol or ethanol, made as a byproduct from More
Allocation
(n.) A set number of bottles that a winery or distributor will release to a restaurant, consumer or store; More
Amaretto
(n.) This almond-flavored liqueur is distilled from apricot pits or almonds. The name is thought to be the diminutive More
Amaro
(n.) A type of bitter Italian liqueur typically consumed as an apéritif or digestif. Part of the potable bitter More
Amber Ale
(n.) Less a distinct style of beer than a description of its color, an amber ale is typically deep More
Angel’s Share
(n.) The small amount of spirit or wine that evaporates while the liquid is aging in barrels.
Aperitif (Aperitivo)
(n.) An umbrella of a drink category relating to the time of consumption rather than a specific drink, an More
Appellation
(n.) A geographic boundary wherein certain winemaking and grape-growing rules must be followed in order for the wine to More