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Gonzalez Byass Sherry Barrels

How Long Does Sherry Last?

Travel Distilled answers the question of how long sherry lasts, whether it’s opened or unopened and whether it’s fino, amontillado or other type of sherry.

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Barrels of Madeira Wine

What Is Madeira?

Travel Distilled explains what Madeira is, where it’s made, how it’s made, what Madeira barrels are called, and Madeira’s connections with the USA.

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Pineau des Charentes Vieux

Pineau des Charentes

Pineau des Charentes, known to its fans just as pineau, is a fortified wine from western France that’s made using brandy to produce an aperitif or dessert wine which is absolutely delicious.

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Treat yourself (or someone else!) to a copy of my book, Behind Bars

Watch for my book Cask Strength, the Story of the Barrel

Check out my travel guide to Islay: Islay Distilled

Take a look at my travel guide to Cognac and Jarnac

Book cover of Cognac and Jarnac Distilled by Mike Gerrard, a Cognac travel guide
 

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