The humid air clings to your skin as you reach for the bottle, its label a familiar red and gold. You’re at a beach bar in Boracay, or maybe a bustling karaoke spot in Manila, and Tanduay is on the menu. To cut straight to it: Tanduay is a rum, specifically a cane-based spirit deeply […]
The ice clinks, condensation beading on a can pulled from a cooler. You’re reaching for a White Claw, expecting a light, crisp refreshment that delivers a buzz. But what exactly is that buzz made of? The alcohol in White Claw is primarily a fermented sugar base, distinct from distilled spirits like vodka or the malted […]
Most people assume White Claw is just a simple fermented sugar brew, similar to a basic beer base, but that’s not quite right. The alcohol in White Claw, and most leading hard seltzers, is a highly refined, neutral spirit, often derived from fermented sugar cane. This means it’s far closer in character to a clear […]