As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, there’s nothing quite like a good, hearty bourbon for warming your soul and warming your belly. But what if you don’t live in Kentucky? What if you’re a Midwesterner and you’re looking to try out a local spirit? If you’re in Milwaukee, that means you’re …
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Set on a hillside in the picturesque town of Glenville, New York, Uncle Nearest whiskeys are known for their delicious and unique flavor profiles. This whiskey bar, which is actually a private residence, is a perfect place to enjoy a drink with friends, or enjoy a nightcap alone. If you’re looking for a unique place …
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For those who don’t know, one of the most popular scotch whiskies is called the Macallan. If you’re a scotch enthusiast and love the bold, smokey taste, this whisky is for you. This whisky is made by Glenfiddich, one of the most reputable producers of scotch. It’s made in a warm climate, which means it’s …
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Henry McKenna has a reputation as a whiskey maker who got his start selling moonshine to farmers. Today, he is part of the craft whiskey movement, and while you wouldn’t know it to look at his current production, he has a long history with moonshine. Producing whiskey isn’t easy, and even the best-intentioned distillers have …
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The name “Knob Creek” is a reference to the “Knob Creek” area where the family distillery is located in Virginia. This region is a home of rolling hills, woodlands, and wetlands. It is also known for its small-town charm and its proximity to Charlottesville, the state’s second-largest city. The distillery is located in the area …
The history of rum is a fascinating one. It’s probably more interesting than the history of whiskey, in my opinion. There are so many different types of rum out there and people have been drinking rum for thousands of years. It’s not surprising that rum culture has developed into such a rich and varied industry …
Angostura rum is one of those drinks that has a backstory that is as fascinating and surprising as it is tumultuous. It’s a spirit we all know. That’s because Angostura rum has been around for more than 200 years and is one of the most popular rum brands in the world. In the early 1800s, …
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The botanical name of the orange liqueur known as triple sec is Cachaca, which simply means “cocoa’. Cachaca is a type of fermented, distilled spirit that is made from the fermented sap of the Cinchona tree. It is a natural extract of the same substance used to make the world’s first synthetic substitute for coffee. …
Whiskeys have been an essential part of the alcoholic beverage industry for centuries. From their humble beginnings as a simple distilled alcohol beverage to today’s sophisticated cocktail culture, whiskeys have come a long way. But where will they be in 20 years? With the ever-changing wine and spirits industry, there is no telling what types …
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