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6 Things You Should Know About The Whiskey Rebellion

The Whiskey Wash

The Whiskey Rebellion rocked the newly-formed United States in the 1790s. Following victory in The Revolutionary War (1775-1783), the United States government, headed by George Washington, found itself in significant debt to those who had funded the war against the British. To try and recoup some losses, The Whiskey Tax was imposed. However, this was anything but a simple implementation.

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Review: George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey Bottled in Bond 12 Years Old (2024)

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Dickel’s bonded expressions continue to arrive at a healthy clip of about one per year since the 2019 launch of the series. This new 2024 version was distilled in Spring 2011 and bottled after 12 years in the barrel. There’s no particular twist with this release (two prior releases were drawn from the same casks but at different ages), so without further ado we can jump right into it.

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Whiskey Review: 15 Stars Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey Aged 11 Years

The Whiskey Wash

We review 15 Stars Three Kings Fine-Aged Whiskey Aged 11 Years, a blend of Kentucky and Indiana distilled brown spirits consisting of straight bourbon, rye, and wheat whiskeys 15 and 11 years old. (image via 15 Stars) Editor’s Note: We received a review sample of this whiskey from the brand. However, in accordance with our editorial policies , this has not influenced the outcome of our review in any way. 15 Stars, founded by father and son whiskey blenders Rick and Ricky Johnson, has made a nam

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Key West Hosting Jimmy Buffett Events On Labor Day Weekend

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Jimmy Buffett fans hold up a banner during a parade and celebration in Key West. FL. There are Labor Day Weekend shows – not show – in Key West as the Conch Republic celebrates the life and songs of Jimmy Buffett. It was a year ago that the Jimmy Buffett passed away and to mark the occasion the town in which he lived, had a recording studio and pretty much defined his lifestyle is having a celebration.

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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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Angela Pih: Tangible Leadership and Entrepreneurship For CCELL

Cocktail Whisperer

I first met Angela several years ago when I was still writing for Forbes about certain vices. I have always been interested in her path to cannabis because I’ve admired her success from afar. It’s easy to see what she has accomplished, from traditional high-end products to where she resides today, working with cannabis at the top of her career. But don’t think for a second that she’s done with her success; there is obviously a long path to take for her.

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Review: Ex Libris Penderyn Welsh Whisky Collection – 2004, 2009, 2010, and 2012

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La Maison & Velier got started with its Ex Libris independently bottled whisky collection last year with a 40 year old Canadian whisky — starting out with a bang, to be sure. Now Ex Libris continues its lineup with a quartet of Welsh Whiskies sourced from Penderyn. Each is a single cask of malted barley whisky, vintage dated, and named in honor of a book that is part of the history of Wales, carrying on the “ex libris” theme.