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I’m sure the first question that pops into your head is the same one that popped into mine, and probably just about everyone who hears the name Chicken C**k Whiskey. Master Distiller Gregg Snyder was quick to point that question out for us at the Chilled ELEVATE seminar “History in a Glass with Chicken C**k Whiskey.”
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When you disclose the precious and telling information, the bartender offers you a drink that is just like you — diligent and soft, yet stubborn. Imagine getting a bottle of wine on your birthday that matches your moon rising, along with a 10-minute consultation with an astrologer. Or fiery and direct.
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image via Lost Lantern) Editor’s Note: This whiskey was provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. American independent bottlers are a new and emerging category on the domestic whiskey scene. Bottled at 107 proof, 600 bottles of this single malt were produced by Lost Lantern. George Spirits Single Malt
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If you’ve had a few Manhattans in your drinking career, odds are, you’ve tried Old Overholt rye whiskey. A bonafide bartender’s darling , Overholt whiskey has been around since 1810, and these days, it’s about as ubiquitous as rye whiskeys get. The famous, familiar, frowning face of Abraham Overholt adorns the bottle label.
Old Elk Distillery recently announced a new release within its Cask Finish Series, launching its first Straight Wheat Whiskey finished in French Limousine Cognac Casks. The Cask Finish Series is based on Old Elk’s core products, including High-Malt Bourbon, Straight Rye Whiskey and now Straight Wheat Whiskey.
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are proud to announce the limited release of Jimmy Red Bourbon WhiskeyBottled in Bond, Single Farm Edition in celebration of their 10th Anniversary. This 10th Anniversary bottling also marks the first time High Wire has released a Bottled in Bond expression. million pounds of Jimmy Red corn through its farm partners.
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