Did Chip Tate decide to explore brandy-making because the recent Balcones debacle has banned him from making whiskey for the next 15 months? No, that’s hardly enough time to lease a space and get your permits in order, let alone…
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What gives a whisky its national identity? The answer seems simple on a basic level: where the whisky is made. And of course, there are some ingredients that stand out as markers: bourbon boasts of corn, scotch breaths peat. But…
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I’ve never been a huge fan of monkeys, little troublemakers that they are. But fortunately, in the drinks world, monkey is becoming code for delicious. At least, it was on Wednesday when I had the pleasure of sipping a Monkey…
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