Americans can't tell the difference between Rye and Bourbon? #whiskey #culture #history

According to a new study from Drexel University, the average American can't taste the difference between Rye and Bourbon, but they used only scent, according to Scotch Whiskey Regulations.

An interesting factoid from the study:

The participants didn’t separate the whiskeys according to their mash bill, but by other properties like brand, age, and alcohol content. For example, they were very likely to group Jim Bean whiskeys together. Lahne guessed that this trend occurred because brands have constant “house” flavors, meaning Jim Bean whiskeys could be described as having a peanut smell, regardless of whether they were a rye or bourbon.

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Jack Daniels releases new Bourbon, first time in 20 years. #history #culture #whiskey #bourbon

A new bourbon is being released by our friends at Jack Daniels. The new bottle, called Coopers' Craft, will only be available in a few states for now, but undoubtedly will be released nationally as more product becomes aged properly.

A little about the bourbon:

“Coopers’ Craft is the result of decades of experience in mastering barrel-making and maturation techniques to create truly unique bourbons,” Lawson Whiting, executive vice president and chief brands and strategy officer for Brown-Forman Brands, said in a statement[.] “Owning our cooperage is a testament to this expertise and brings to life the notion that what matters most, we do ourselves.”

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The difference between whiskeys. #history #culture #liquor #whiskey #whisky

Scotch, Rye, and Bourbon are very different whiskey/whisky and the differences between each bottle can be a little bit too much to understand. In this article by Huffington Post, they give you a rundown of the differences between the different types of whiskey.

Just so you know:

Ever wondered what the difference is between all those dark liquors? If you think they’re all the same, think again. Whiskeys come in many forms.

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Picklebacks and a Country Club - The Drinking Press - Episode 2

This week's episode of The Drinking Press we talk about Picklebacks. Picklebacks consist of a shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. This is designed to cut the burning sensation of a "value price" whiskey. We talk to Reggie Cunningham, the creator of the Pickleback as we know it, and John Roberts, owner of the Bushwick Country Club, the bar at which it was created. Our host Char, despite having nothing but contempt for pickles even has the opportunity to try a pickleback for the first time! Take a listen to see what he thought of it.

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Bourbon and Girl Scout Cookie Pairings. Always good to know what to drink with your cookie of choice. #drinking #startup #girlscouts

It's a good habit to know what to drink with your favorite foods, and who could forego girl scout cookies, the delicious cookies sell like hot cakes, without actually being hotcakes. This article talks about the bests bourbons to drink with your girl scout cookies of choice.

My favorite little tidbit:

The rich combination of peanut butter and chocolate initially seemed to be a daunting contender. Would the peanut notes in Johnny Drum create too cloying of a taste, we wondered? Not at all. In fact, it was a perfect match.

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Some weird bourbons worth trying. #startup #drinking

Bourbons are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't mean they are all good. In this article, the writer tries a few bourbons that are off the beaten path - with a little bit of experimentation in the barrels.

A little tidbit of the article:

“Bourbon is in a place right now where demand is exceeding production, and this ever-diversifying market has spurred experimentation from all angles,”

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