Alcohol Producers in Texas

May 26th, 2011 |

Texas is a hotbed for all things flavorful, but did you know the Lone Star State has tons of distilleries and alcohol manufacturers? Companies here don’t just include Just energy and BP, they encompass liquor producers as well so take a tour with us of some of Texas’ best alcohol plants…
Tito’s Handmade Vodka: One of the licensed distilleries in Texas is becoming world known for its smooth flavor and clean taste. A geologist turned alcohol maker is responsible for Tito’s and Texas Read More »

Whiskey’s Origin As The “Water Of Life”

May 1st, 2011 |

I always thought whiskey was invented by moon-shiners in Tennessee, but in reality it was invented hundreds of years before the colonization of America. With that said, the Gaelic or Scottish word “usquebaugh” literally translates into “Water of Life,” this Gaelic word when sounded out phonetically sounded like “usky” which later was translated into “whisky” by the English. And if you are interested in investing in this particular water of life, Diageo (ticker symbol: DEO) is your stock, which also claims the Smirnoff Vodka and Guinness brands. Ironically, the stock is traded Read More »