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Food Pairing Tips
When it comes pairing bourbon with food, bacon frequently jumps to the top of many lists. But let’s face it: You could pair buttermilk with bacon and walk away looking like a genius. Bacon and bourbon pairing is too easy. Here are some other food-pairing targets.
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Non-Regulated vs. Regulated Bourbon Terms
When you pick up an American whiskey bottle, you’ll see some terms that are regulated and offer great insight, while others are just marketing drivel that do not amount to a hill of spent mash. Hopefully, this quick-hitting guide helps you select the perfect bottle in your next shopping experience.
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The Story of Age
Does the aging of spirits really matter?
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A Love Affair with Jim Beam
Then, my professional palate kicks in, picking up the grain, the oak, and the whiskey’s youth, but this time the true reality sets in: I’m living the dream, and Beam is still smooth. Hey, maybe my palate wasn’t so bad at 21, after all.
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Frozen Bourbon?
That’s right. The cold and refreshing bourbon slushie is a godsend that quenches the thirst unlike any other drink on the planet.
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Drink Mead
Long before European monks made beer or American cowboys kicked back whiskey, ancient cultures harvested honey, mixed it with water, and let it sit for natural fermentation to create mead, one of the world’s oldest alcoholic beverages.
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Kentucky Barbecue Festival: Q&A with Shane Baker
It’s no secret: we love barbecue.
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Mixing with Coke
A whiskey and coke really isn’t half bad.
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4 Big Moments in Bourbon History
These four big moments in history helped shape what you drink today.
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How to Spend $125,000 on Whisky
In today’s climate, fakes are becoming a problem and a nuisance. Certain modern brands are highly susceptible to this and people selling empties online only adds fuel to the fire.
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