FAQ

What is the most consumed drink in the world?

Water, obviously. After that, tea is the most consumed manufactured drink with 6 billion cups daily. Coffee comes second with 2 billion cups. Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage globally.

What is the oldest alcoholic drink?

Mead, fermented honey water, dates back to 7000 BC in China. Beer was brewed in ancient Sumeria around 4000 BC. Wine production began in Georgia around 6000 BC. All three predate writing itself.

Why do bartenders shake some cocktails and stir others?

Shaking chills and dilutes faster, ideal for citrus and juice cocktails. Stirring preserves clarity and texture for spirit-forward drinks. The rule: shake if it has juice, stir if it does not. The bruised gin myth is just a myth.

What is the difference between whisky and whiskey?

Scotland, Japan, and Canada use whisky without the e. Ireland and the United States use whiskey with the e. The spelling reflects tradition, not quality. Both come from the same Gaelic root uisge beatha meaning water of life.