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One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. Want more selections? Check out our holiday shopping guide. Agree, disagree?
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” Nearly a decade later, Grand Army (which was also our 2017 Bar of the Year ) has fully earned its place as a beloved neighborhood joint, and the bar program, now led by Patty Dennison, continues to be as playful as ever. The “Folsom Prison Blues” is an Old Fashioned variation, with rye, Irish whiskey, coffee, and coconut.
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Credit: Tennessee Whiskey Trail Mixologists of Tennessee, this one is for you. The cocktail competition is a fixture in Tennessee Whiskey Week , which sees numerous events across the state held in celebration of Tennessee’s whiskey and spirits culture. A full list of participants can be found here.
The competition was held as part of Tennessee Whiskey Week , held by the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Also included in the top prize was $500 in cash, seasonal menu inclusion at Acme Feed & Seed, a cocktail set from Cocktail Kingdom, and promotion via Tennessee Whiskey Trail outlets.
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