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The Incredible Story Of Jack Daniels Whiskey

Jasper “Jack” Newton Daniel was just one of thirteen kids. No one knows exactly when Mr. Daniel was born, resulting from his birth records being lost in a house fire, nevertheless during the year 1875, the Jack Daniels Whiskey distillery was founded. There are claims that Jasper was just twenty years old when he became an authorized distiller. Having said that, even today, nobody knows for sure if this is true. Continue reading

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Whiskey is the “Water of Life”

The word whiskey is known to mean water of life. It is a Gaelic term which means “uisge beatha” and “usquebaugh”, and is mostly found in Scotland. Originally, whiskey came from Scotland as way back as the 1400s and even now whiskey is still a part of every celebration. There is no taste difference in whiskey made back then and what you can pour today. The manufacturers of whiskey of today have made it possible to retain the classic taste of whiskey which is why people love it until this day. Continue reading

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So You Want To Know How Scotch Is Made

Scotch whisky requires a considerable amount of time to produce. It can be a tedious process that takes many years. On the other hand, when it’s crafted the right way, the end product is one that is worth the long wait. Continue reading

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Prohibition In The United States

The Volstead act or Prohibition act took effect in 1920. In a few states across America laws were already set up in an attempt to stop the consumption of alcohol. These laws were in effect before the 18th amendment (Volstead act, Prohibition act) was passed before congress. Continue reading

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Comparing A Couple Of The More Popular Kinds of Whiskey

There are many types of whiskey, or whisky, produced today throughout the world. Of course, the most well liked types include Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Tennessee and Rye. Each kind of Whiskey is created from barley and has its own unique flavor. Continue reading

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How Do You Spell Whiskey?

Question. Is it spelled Whiskey or Whisky? The 1st thing that should be understood is that there exist two legitimate spellings. The Scotts and Canadians spell whisky with no “e”, while the Irish and Americans spell it with the “e” as in whiskey. This ought to be the first indicator that the world of whiskey is certainly a complex one. Each region has numerous variations in raw materials used, techniques in production which dictates the ultimate taste and attributes. This alone makes whiskey an interesting and enjoyable spirit. Continue reading

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Ales of Spring

What a pretty day! The sun is high in the bright blue sky. The flowers are blooming, the grass is greening, the animals are crittering, and the birds are chirping. The smell of spring is in the air. Spring has arrived… As has the spring beer delivery! Continue reading

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