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What is it? Bourbon whiskey is America's native spirit. In order to begin to fully appreciate bourbon, its important to know the regulations concerning it manufacture and how they relate to the end product in your glass. Here are the regulations regarding bourbon whiskey and why they matter to you, the consumer. Bourbon must be made from at least 51% corn mash. Corn contributes a noticeable sweetness to the final product, and often makes up a much larger percentage of the mash bill in a bourbon whiskey. Other grains used to round out the mash bill include rye, barley and wheat. Bourbon must be a product of the United States. Some people think that bourbon can only be produced in Kentucky, but that is erroneous. While the vast majority of bourbon is made in Kentucky, any state in the U.S. can produce bourbon. Washington State is eagerly anticipating the upcoming release of Dry Fly bourbon, and Finger Lakes Distilling makes bourbon in New York state to name a few notabl...

Here are some of the most potent drinks known, in no particular order, consumed by people all over the world. 1. Everclear  This is considered as the world's strongest alcoholic drink. It is a grain spirit. Everclear can contain 95 % or 190 proof of alcohol. This is manufactured and sold by the American spirit company, Luxco. This is truly colourless, odourless and tasteless (If you can actually find out what it tastes like without burning your tongue) 2. Devil Springs Vodka  This potent spirit is bottled at 80% ABV or 160 Proof. Best consumed in a cocktail with juices or ginger ale, it is always advisable not to down as shots. It is also a wonderful spirit for flaming cocktails. 3. Absinthe  The spirit was banned in most of Europe and Americas during the prohibition period of 1913. Also known as a green fairy, the spirit was known to give you hallucinating effects. This is made with wormwood bark or Artemisia Absenthium, from where the name comes. Absinthes a...

1.  In order to fully appreciate vodka, it helps to know this booze’s roots.  Vodka has been distilled in Russia, Poland, and Czechoslovakia since the 1100s, but is now produced all over the world.  While it can be made from any fermentable matter, vodka is distilled mostly from potatoes and grains and is often filtered (usually up to eight times) through charcoal, sand, peat, lava rock, limestone, or cloth to remove most traces of aroma and flavour. 2.  The only additive vodka can legally contain is water.  Distillers pride themselves on what type of water they use, whether it be iceberg, spring, filtered, or distilled.  Adding water brings vodka, which is almost 200 proof when it comes out of the still, down to an acceptable 80 to 100 proof. The water source adds its own minerality and nuance to the vodka, which is more evident than in other types of spirits because it’s not aged in oak that would overpower those notes. For example,  Reyka...

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Mocktails, an abbreviation for “mock cocktails", are festive, non-alcoholic party drinks. Mocktails are often offered for designated drivers, pregnant women, or any party guests who choose not to drink alcohol. Although many drink recipes can be prepared without alcohol, some are especially popular. Mocktails come in many varieties: frozen, hot, fizzy, non-fizzy, and cream-based recipes. A Shirley Temple is one of the classic mocktails, often served to children. Named for the child actor, it contains lemon-lime soda, ginger ale, and a dash of grenadine, with a maraschino cherry for garnish. The Roy Rogers is another of the traditional mocktails, this one named for a straight-laced singing cowboy; it is made with cola splashed with a bit of grenadine and is also garnished with a maraschino cherry. Any flavor of Daiquiri can be made into a mocktail. For a raspberry non-alcoholic version, blend ice, raspberry puree, and lime juice; pour into a glass with sugar on the rim and ...

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