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August 27, 2019
In the heady world of booze-themed festivals, WhiskyFest stands tall. As the leading whiskey (we Kentuckians spell it with an “e”) festival in North America, it’s a go-to event for enthusiasts to talk, sip, and savor. Hosted by Whisky Advocate magazine, WhiskyFest tours annually in a handful of cities, including San Francisco on October 4 and New York City on December 3.
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November 18, 2019
One of the hottest beverages of 2019 — besides bourbon, of course — is hard seltzer. The spiked carbonated drink is so popular that bars have been running out of it.
Effervescent and mildly fruity, hard seltzers make for an invigorating alternative to the furrowed-brow realm of craft cocktails. They’re just missing one thing: bourbon.
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January 27, 2020
There is no bad time to enjoy bourbon. How could there be? It’s smooth like no other spirit, and even a single sip submerges you into a world of pleasure and complexity.
But then there are those times that seem to simply demand a toast. These are the six best times to hoist a glass:
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May 20, 2020
Bourbon goes with everything, whether it’s a sizzling steak hot off the grill or a charcuterie board with smoky nuts and cheese.
But there’s no sweeter pairing than bourbon and ice cream.
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June 30, 2020
If you're a bourbon drinker, and of course you are, then you know about "proof." It's one of those liquor words.
Proof tells how strong a spirit is, and for plenty of people, that's all they need to know. But boning up on the finer details can add to your appreciation of your bourbon — and that is always a good thing.
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August 25, 2020
Bourbon is so great, it has an entire month devoted to it. This important milestone was instituted in 2007 by the U.S. Senate, who declared that every September should be celebrated as National Bourbon Heritage Month, as a nod to bourbon's role as "America's Native Spirit."
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September 30, 2020
Collecting is a hobby with benefits. Whether it's a traditional object like stamps, or a more contemporary obsession like great bourbons, building a collection reaps rewards beyond the collection itself.
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June 16, 2021
If your dad is a bourbon or whiskey drinker, what better way is there to spend Father's Day than surrounded by his favorite bourbons and maybe even a few new ones to try? The answer, of course, is there is no better way. Here's how to turn Father's Day into dad's personal bourbon fest.
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