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The best mint julep recipe for the Kentucky Derby
This upcoming weekend is the 141st Kentucky
Derby, which is held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. There are many
derbies throughout the season, but this is arguably the most popular, as it
brings in international attention from people that are not otherwise into horse
racing. And for those that are, the Kentucky Derby is seen as the official
kickoff of the summer racing season. Regardless of which side you fall on,
everyone can have fun with a cool
mint julep
in hand,
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12th May 2015
Understanding Scotch Whiskey: What’s single-malt, anyway?
Scotch is becoming an
increasingly popular
spirit,
and people are seeing it at parties and get-togethers more and more. However,
with all the different brands and types of
scotch whiskey out
there, many new scotch drinkers are a bit confused. First thing to know is your
malts and blends - that way you can understand what gives a
whiskey its flavor profile, and
how to best pick something that matches your tastes.
Scotch whiskey is labeled as single-malt or blend. The
standard
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13th Apr 2015