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Preakness has their own official drink

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

We all know — or everyone should know — the official drink of the Kentucky Derby is the Mint Julep. It’s not too difficult to concoct. A little bourbon, some mint, simple syrup. If you want to cut some corners, … Read More

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Moonshine Men of Kentucky

Posted on May 15, 2011 by
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I stumbled across this page from Harpers Weekly magazine from October, 1877. It’s a composite image called “The Moonshine Man.” The shiners have a long history throughout Appalachia. Many of the first shiners headed down from Southwestern Pennsylvania when President … Read More

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More Angels may be coming

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson and his son, Wes, set up a base station at Westport Westport Whiskey & Wine at 1115 Herr Lane in Louisville. They were signing bottles of their recently released Angel’s Envy bourbon. I stopped by to … Read More

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