Whiskey

The Blinker

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The Blinker dates back to the 1930s and was traditionally composed of rye, grapefruit juice and grenadine.  After hiding in obscurity for decades, the Blinker has seen a resurgence of late due to its inclusion in Ted Haigh’s Vintage Spirits…

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Rusty Nail

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A classic but oft-forgotten cocktail, the Rusty Nail is a smooth, scotch-based drink that’s much tamer than its name suggests. By adding Drambuie—a honey- and herb-flavored scotch liqueur—to scotch, you are able to cut some of the biting peat flavor…

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Kentucky Bourbon Festival: Day Two

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Day two at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival started with a trip to the Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto, KY.  Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith, our tour guide for the day, took us around the distillery grounds while articulating the…

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