Maker’s Mark
W.L. Weller Special Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged 7 Years 45% ABV/90 Proof $10 – $20 Website What the Distillery Says: The Original “Wheated” Bourbon Whiskey Replacing the rye grain in our recipe with wheat provides for an exceptionally smooth taste. And at 7 years of age and “Kentucky proof”– 90 proof, W. L. [...]
New York Prime looks to be kicking off their spirit pairing dinners again this year. The first offering is sponsored by Beam Global and includes a spectrum of their products. Where: New York Prime 3424 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30326 When: Sunday, May 22nd at 7PM Intro: Rocky Patel Olde World Reserve [...]
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Maker’s 46 Kentucky Bourbon Whisky 47% ABV/94 Proof $35 – $40 Available in most U.S. markets What the Distillery Says: How It’s Made: Fully matured Maker’s Mark is removed from its barrel. Top hoops are removed from the barrel, and the barrel head is pulled. Ten wooden seared staves are then affixed to the inside [...]
Mac McGee’s Whisky Club is bringing another great event to Atlanta. This month they are focusing on Maker’s Mark and it looks to be something special. The focus of this event is to see how Maker’s progresses as it ages. Where: Mac McGee Irish Pub, 111 Sycamore Street on Decatur Square, Decatur GA 30030 When: [...]
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While Richard was at the Single Malt and Scotch Whisky Extravaganza in Atlanta, I was at the 2010 Bourbon and Bacon Expo at Astor Wines in New York City. Last year the festival got some rather mixed reviews, so I was hoping the folks at Astor would use the criticism to make the event a [...]

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