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Review: WhistlePig “The Boss Hog XI: The Juggernaut” Rye Whiskey 2024

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We’re now into double digits when it comes to WhistlePig ‘s Boss Hog releases, each of which is more abjectly insane than the last. (The last was inspired by the Bible and the Ten Commandments, featuring milk and honey, frankincense and myrrh.) How much further can the mad geniuses of Vermont take this concept of finishing rye in weird-ass barrels?

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Scotch Whisky Traditions Explained

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Scotch whisky has been an integral part of Scottish culture for centuries. Whisky distilleries can be found in every corner of the country, and the spirit produced there is a point of national pride for Scots, playing a big part in many celebrations and traditions. If you are planning a visit to Scotland, specifically to explore the rich whisky culture, you may wish to learn a bit more about Scottish whisky traditions.

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Review: Knob Creek Bourbon x Rye

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It’s lately become fashionable to take bourbon and rye and blend them into a new product. And hell, why not? Two great tastes that go great together has been an American mantra since the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup ad campaigns of the 1970s and beyond. With the appropriately named Bourbon x Rye, Knob Creek is very transparent about what’s in the bottle: 30% 9-year-old bourbon and 70% 7-year-old rye.

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Every Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition – Part 2

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label is one of the rarest and most popular whiskies in the world, representing the pinnacle of Johnnie Walker ’s portfolio. Crafted from Scotland’s finest and most exceptional whiskies, this luxury blend has garnered global acclaim for its superior quality and exclusivity. With around 300 special-edition Blue Label bottlings, the brand frequently collaborates with artists and designers to create unique, limited-edition releases.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Review: Amethyst Non-Alcoholic Botanical Spirit Watermelon Lime

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Producers have a range of tricks to draw from to attempt to mimic the bite and body of alcohol. Still wine producers often lean on an acidic, vinegar-like quality to give NA wines a kick. Beer and sparkling wine can hide alcohollessness in heavy carbonation. Using cannabinoids is yet another way to add a booze-like quality (and effect) to a product.

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Spirited Xchange 2.0 is the latest special release from Diageo

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Diageo has been putting out special releases celebrating rare whiskies since 2001, and the 2024 entry to the party is an impressive collection dubbed the Spirited Xchange 2.0. Admittedly I completely missed 1.0 last year, so I was happy to catch up on round two. The beauty of annual special releases is that it gives […] The post Spirited Xchange 2.0 is the latest special release from Diageo appeared first on Boozist.

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