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Review: Wenzel Sherry Cask Bourbon

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Located in Covington, Kentucky, Wenzel Distillery is likely an unknown name to most whiskey enthusiasts. Wenzel currently offers a unique experience where visitors can taste and blend their own whiskey from stock sourced from Kentucky, Louisiana, and Indiana. At the moment, Wenzel operates as a rectifier of whiskey, but in 2022, Wenzel acquired distilling equipment assets and inventory of aged spirits from Savannah, Georgia-based Ghost Coast Distillery, which shuttered in September of 2o22.

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GSN Review: Ron Diplomático Planas

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Named after an area nestled at the foot of the Andes Mountains, Planas (94 proof) is aged up to six years, then charcoal filtered to get a clear color while retaining depth of flavor. Planas is ideal for elevating classic rum cocktails, being a favorite among mixologists who want to elevate the complexity, quality, and flavor profile of their cocktails.

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Review: TX Bourbon and Blended Whiskey (2025)

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The state of Texas is quickly picking up steam in the whiskey world. Fort Worth has been home to Firestone and Robertson Distilling since 2012. The formal distillery name is much less familiar to consumers than its TX Whiskey branding. Several Texas distilleries have jumped into public attention of late, but Firestone and Robertson and TX Whiskey lurks in the back of public awareness.

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Bourbon Review: Blue Note Special Reserve Cask Finished Series

The Whiskey Wash

Blue Note Bourbon Special Reserve Cask Make Up 5% 19 Year Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Cognac Barrels 4% 12 Year Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Sherry Cask 5% 11 Year Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Port Cask 3% 5 Year Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Madeira Cask 18% 6 Year Kentucky Bourbon Aged in Madeira Cask 10% 6 Year Kentucky Bourbon aged in Vino De Naranja Barrel 10% 4 Year Kentucky Bourbon aged in Triple Sec Barrel 17% 4 Year Kentucky Bourbon Aged in Apricot Brandy Barrel 13% 4 Year Kentucky

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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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Why Hangovers Cause Anxiety, According to a Medical Pro

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Nothing eats up a potentially lovely weekend morning quite like a wicked hangover. Although there are ways to reduce their effects , any excessive drinking will likely result in a groggy morning riddled with aches, pains, fatigue, and overall irritability. If thats not bad enough, hangovers can also cause spikes in anxiety, a phenomenon colloquially known as hangxiety.

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GSN Review: Louis Pommery England Brut

Good Spirits News

The very first English sparkling wine produced by a notable French Champagne House. Created in Hampshire, England with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, this is an affordable ($39.99) luxury. GSN’s Remarks: A light grassy yellow in the glass, there are notes of tart green apple and some buttery notes as well. Very full, round and with just the right amount of carbonation.

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