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8 Quality Bourbons, Just In Time For The Derby

Our favorites from Kentucky, and beyond

May 1, 2013 2:01 pm

The big race in Kentucky this weekend is synonymous with extravagant hats, ballsy bets and cocktails served in icy silver cups. That’s right: julep season is upon us. Time to stock up on bourbon. And why not splurge on a good craft bourbon whiskey now that so many are readily available? Here are 8 to keep an eye out for this season.

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A ‘Humbled’ Maker’s Mark Reverses Course, Will Not Water Down Their Bourbon

The drama has ended. Now let’s drink!

Feb 17, 2013 3:06 pm

“You spoke, we listened,” reads the tweet posted by Maker's Mark Chief Operating Officer Rob Samuels this afternoon. Admitting a mistake is never easy, especially in the macho work of making bourbon. But the mistake was made around this time last week when Samuels announced that he was dropping the iconic brand’s alcohol volume to meet rising demands. And the brand is doing something about it.

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Maker’s Mark Drop Their Alcohol By Volume To Meet Demand. People Are Pissed.

Some call this an act of “watering down”

Feb 11, 2013 12:31 pm

Over the weekend it was announced that Maker's Mark will reduce their APV by 6.7%, dropping the 90 proof to 84. The company’s spokesman Rob Samuels (the C.O.O. and Ambassador-in-Chief) wrote a letter to fans assuring them that the change would not alter the flavor. But are fans buying it?

BBQ Nation

10 Things We Learned During Our Year Of Barbecue Across America

Who does the best BBQ? Depends who you ask.

Dec 11, 2012 2:01 pm

As our southern correspondent Chris Chamberlain notes, the experience of chronicling the United States Of BBQ has been very positive for everything "except his lipid counts." As we wrap up the year-long series, here's a recap of the most interesting things that emerged from the smoke.

Beer

Beyond The Bourbon Barrel: Kentucky Common, A Beer, Makes A Comeback

A dark, lightly sour brew gains popularity

Oct 30, 2012 2:01 pm

When it comes to Kentucky's proud indigenous products, one thinks of ham, bacon and bourbon, a holy trinity that has given generations of Americans immeasurable pleasure. To that list please add a most unusual ale, the Kentucky Common.

Food Republic Roundups

10 Recipes For A Kentucky Derby Blowout

Bourbon, bourbon and other Derby specialties

May 4, 2012 2:01 pm

Was that a neigh? Because you know the only cure for that is a big bourbon cocktail and some down-home Southern cooking. Here are some recipes (drinks, drinks and maybe a bite or two), for your big Saturday bash.

BBQ Nation

2012 U.S. Barbecue Competition Calendar

Pitmasters battle it out from Kentucky to NYC

May 3, 2012 2:01 pm

Like the Avignon popes, the world of barbecue has experienced its share of schisms and disagreements, but most of these divisions have been formed to feature a particular regional style of cooking or specific meats being smoked over a wood fire. Fortunately for you, the barbecue-obsessed eater, this means that there is a very large number of events for you to plan your culinary calendar around.

Sports Crossovers

Kentucky: Bourbon Brothers, Hoops Rivals

March Madness gets serious in bourbon country

Mar 29, 2012 10:16 am

Via Interstate 64, it's only 75 miles from Lexington to Louisville. But with John Calipari's University of Kentucky Wildcats playing UK "deserter" Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals in the Final Four of the NCAA Basketball Tournament this weekend, those are 75 hateful miles.

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