Judging wine and liquor is sometimes viewed as nothing more than a subjective exercise in ranking according to personal taste. Although that may sometimes be true, there are also real differences between what is good and what is not so good, even in the area of whisky liquor.

As with wines, which brandy resembles, there is something of an art to judging this fine liquor. Nevertheless, also like art, there is a range of ability, and there is an element of personal taste. That last should be considered for a moment. Note that judging brandy is not entirely a matter of personal taste. There are some guidelines for what qualifies as good or bad, in brandy as there are in art in general.

How To Tell A Merlot From A Cabernet (And Other Wine Mysteries)...

Red wines are simply beautiful. Striking shades of ruby glimmering through the glass delight those who enjoy it. France has traditionally been the top producer of red wines in the world. Two of the absolutely most versatile of reds to have emerged from there are Merlot and Cabernet. Both these wines have enough body to be enjoyed with most hearty meals such as beef, stews, poultry, pork and rich seafood, such as lobster. Yet there are some big differences between them.