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Fred Minnick
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Non-Regulated vs. Regulated Bourbon Terms
Posted by Fred MinnickWhen 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.
September 1, 2020 -
A Love Affair with Jim Beam
Posted by Fred MinnickThen, 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.
December 9, 2019 -
Frozen Bourbon?
Posted by Fred MinnickThat’s right. The cold and refreshing bourbon slushie is a godsend that quenches the thirst unlike any other drink on the planet.
October 7, 2019 -
Drink Mead
Posted by Fred MinnickLong 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.
September 16, 2019 -
Kentucky Barbecue Festival: Q&A with Shane Baker
Posted by Fred MinnickIt’s no secret: we love barbecue.
July 19, 2019 -
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4 Big Moments in Bourbon History
Posted by Fred MinnickThese four big moments in history helped shape what you drink today.
July 2, 2019 -
How to Spend $125,000 on Whisky
Posted by Fred MinnickIn 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.
June 18, 2019 -
The Airplane Flask
Posted by Fred MinnickAnd with that order, I violated my longstanding rule to never drink flavored whiskey. I was desperate, not packing my own flask, and oddly, at the moment, very much anti-Scotch and Crown. I gave this Jack Daniel’s a whirl.
May 14, 2019 -
Five Tips for Landing Rare Bourbon
Posted by Fred MinnickStill, the fact remains that there are many great bourbons you simply can no longer find. Bourbon fans are victims of bourbon’s success.
May 10, 2019