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Bourbon

What is Bourbon? It must be made in the United States. It must be made with a minimum of 51% corn in the mashbill. It must be aged in new charred oak barrels. (Hint: this is why so many other spirits are aged in bourbon barrels!) Straight Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of...

Quick Spirits

spir•it (liq•uor)  noun An alcoholic product made from a grain or fruit/vegetable-derived sugar that is fermented and then distilled. Refers to liquor that contains no added sugar and has a minimum of 20% alcohol by volume (ABV).   Quick Spirits is a guide to different liquors as a way to educate you on the what...

Home Bartender: Alcohol & Anxiety

It’s The Home Bartender time! This monthly feature is taking a slightly different turn this month as Home Bartender expert, Matej Novak, talks alcohol and anxiety.   If you’re a professional bartender, you’ve probably gone through some training. You adhere to the rules and guidelines of where you work. You know not to serve anyone...