There are a few iconic spirits in the American catalog. Undoubtedly, names like Jim Beam, or Jack Daniels certainly come to mind, but today we’re talking about a true American spirit, produced in one of the original 13 colonies… and originally created in Canada. Seagram’s 7 Crown whiskey.
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The Famous Grouse wasn’t always famous. Originally just “The Grouse”, it earned its name legitimately: through massive sales and popularity. It may not have toppled the gigantic Johnny Walker, but the popularity of the spirit and its broad appeal remain to this day.
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The internet seems divided on Solan #1, an Indian Whisky. Some people seem to think it’s a great drink, others are of the opinion that it’s swill. Naturally, I was intrigued and needed to figure this out for myself.
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Old Forester is a bourbon that deserves the name. Historic and well respected in the community, it’s considered by many to be the benchmark for a good bourbon. Today we’re taking a look at the flagship product from this historic company: the 86 Proof bourbon.
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It’s August, y’all. The days are getting hotter, and down here in Austin the thermometer is regularly reaching over 100 degrees. For those who still want to enjoy the outside, a cold drink is a necessity — and thankfully a Watermelon Bourbon Slush is just what you’re looking for.
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Scotch whisky has a built-in image and reputation. It exudes class and sophistication just from its appellation. But what about a bottle that makes some big promises but doesn’t provide any actual details? That’s the case of the Shieldaig Speyside single malt scotch whisky.
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When it comes to cocktail glasses, I’ve tested (and maybe broken) more than a few in my lifetime. And while I do have many variations that I enjoy, Simon Pearce’s version is probably my favorite of them all.
Now, before we dive in, we should talk about why your glass matters. Half the fun of spirits is all about the experience around them — the craftsmanship that went into the spirit, the ritual of building the cocktail, and (probably most importantly) the visual and haptic experience of the drink in the glass. But even if you’ve got all these elements together, there’s still a distinct difference between an Old Fashioned in a red plastic Solo cup and one in a well constructed and hefty glass.
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When it comes to whiskey in the United States, I can’t think of a more restrictive appellation than that of Bottled-In-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. There are so many rules and regulations surrounding that title, most distilleries don’t even try. But Evan Williams makes just such a whiskey, and actually does it cheaper than almost anyone else.
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Ask most people what the most popular whiskey is in the United States and you’ll probably get some combination of Jack Daniels or Fireball. But in reality the #1 spot is occupied by Jim Beam, and a close second is Evan Williams. Today we continue the trip down the bottom shelf of the liquor store and see what’s the deal with one of the biggest brands of whiskey that seemingly no one has ever heard of.
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The craft spirit industry has exploded over the last few years and Austin, Texas is no exception. With the number of distilleries increasing every year and people looking to cash in on the popularity it gets increasingly harder to figure out which distilleries are worth the time. Good news: we’ve done the leg work for you!
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