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Whiskey Rebellion
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The Whiskey Rebellion

What Was the Whiskey Rebellion? In the 18th century, a new nation was recovering from its War of Independence. The economy was in shambles. And, subsequently, so were the drinking habits of citizens across the fledgling United States of America. During the colonial era, American whiskey was considered a low-brow

Sour mash | Sour mash whiskey
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Sour Mash Whiskey

Sour mash whiskey. If you’re a whiskey fan, you’ve likely seen this term on a bottle of American whiskey — rye, bourbon or Tennessee. But what is sour mashing? And what does it have to do with the fermentation process? For a topic like sour mash, there are two distinct

what is Whiskey
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What is Whiskey?

Let’s go back to the basics. The very basics. What is whiskey? Is it whiskey or whisky? And is it liquor or spirits? Don’t worry, we’ll answer this and more. In the beginning, learning about distilled spirits can be like drinking from a fire hose. But in this post, we’ll

What is Bourbon?
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What is Bourbon?

Consider this your Bourbon 101 course for the semester… Newcomers to the bourbon category can be intimidated by the terminology. And there is tons of misinformation and misconceptions perpetuated online for those looking to learn more about the distilled spirit we know as bourbon. You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

Wheated Bourbon
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Wheated Bourbon Guide

You might have trouble finding the term ‘wheated bourbon’ or ‘wheated whiskey’ on the label of a bottle in your local liquor store. But it’s a loaded term that has the power to distinguish the bourbon connoisseur from the new initiate. And if you’re a bar manager, beverage director or

Distilling Alcohol in Alembic copper still
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Alcohol Distillation 101

When you see all of the various product categories for distilled alcohol at the liquor store, it can be overwhelming. Brandy, cognac, tequila, whiskey ⁠— often the copy found on the label tells us very little about how alcohol is made. Today, we’ll study the art of the alcohol distillation

Mash ingredients - Whiskey, Bourbon
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Mash Bill – Bourbon and Whiskey Ingredient Guide

If you’re relatively new in your distilled spirits journey, you may find yourself hearing a lot about mash bills. There is much debate in the world of whiskey about which type is the best, and it’s something the dedicated bourbon fan may feel strongly about. But what are they —

How To Order Whiskey Like a Gentleman
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How to Order Whiskey Like a Gentleman

Like many things in life, some techniques separate the simple man from the connoisseur. Any average person can walk into a pub, look the bartender in the eye, and ask for their favorite whiskey. However, it takes a different type of knowledge to ask for the right kind of whiskey

What is Cask Strength Whiskey
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Cask Strength Whiskey

What is Cask Strength Whiskey? With its consistent rise in popularity on the American whiskey market over the last decade, cask strength whiskey is no longer an obscure category in the whiskey market with a small cult-like following. As the desire for products made by artesian distillers and microbreweries has

What is Bottled in bond
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What is Bottled in bond

Whether you are a seasoned barfly or a casual drinker, you may have noticed that there are new fads in liquor and spirits almost every week. Trends from color changing vodka to luxury gins that are being peddled by Hollywood’s most current interests. When you get past all the glitz

Why is Alcohol Called Spirits
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Why is Alcohol Called Spirits

With growing uncertainty and societal issues, many people take a break from it all and grab a drink to relax. Frequently, those drinks contain what many refer to as “spirits.” However, most of us are too busy enjoying our drinks to actually stop and think about where that strange nomenclature

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What is a Well Drink

When talking about mixed drinks or mixology in general, well drinks are often relatively overlooked. However, these unassuming cocktails are actually the backbone of any decent bar. They can be both satisfying and tasty when made correctly. While many drinkers prefer more advanced cocktails, if you are looking for an

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Definitive Guide to the Different Types of Whiskey

Whiskey is a beverage that has been passed down and enjoyed throughout the ages and one that has undoubtedly stood the test of time. Whisky drinkers have been known to swear by their favorite year, distillery, or region. Sometimes, those factors can make a specific variety of whisky quite pricey.

Drinking etiquette
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Drinking Etiquette

Across the globe, one of the best places to mix it up and socialize is the local watering hole. A pub or a bar is a fantastic place to meet new people or liven up your evening. However, there are specific unspoken rules that drinkers must follow if they don’t

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Ian Skidmore

He did more farewell performances than Sinatra and, like Ken Dodd, refused to get off the stage while people were still laughing. But – and I report this with a heavy heart – reporter, broadcaster, and author Ian Skidmore has finally left the newsroom. He died peacefully, aged 84, at

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Bodoni, Friday

Still in holiday mode but, unable to stop, we came across a quote via the editor’s blog of Press Gazette lifted from a story in The Independent, which was an extract of a piece in GQ magazine. On the off-chance that there are readers out there (difficult to believe, I know,

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HITCH

  Brian Hitchen and his wife Nelli were both killed after being hit by a car while walking along the pavement in Altea, Spain, on December 1. Nelli died instantly, Brian the following day. A former DailyMirror reporter, Brian became editor of the Star (1987-94) and of the Sunday Express (1994-96).

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Dr Syntax

Hyphens and line breaks Hyphens and compound nouns The Union Jack Mis-use of Ms Creeping Americanisation #     Man’s laughter or male diction? Hyphenation of compound nouns and adjectives [see below] was only part of the dashed problem facing subs and proofreaders: the other concern was, and is, the

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A Guide to Tax 2010

Introduction This tax guide for authors and journalists has been prepared by HW Fisher & Company Ltd, Chartered Accountants. Please note that this information is provided for guidance only and does not purport to give professional advice. Our Authors and Journalists Team, led by Barry Kernon and Andrew Subramaniam, specialises

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Links

Internet sites that may be of interest… Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834 http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/ All our yesterdays: (Annie Robinson, Mirror TV commercial) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdmSgcQp5t4 + Contributors’ websites and blogs: Revel Barker: http://revelbarker.blogspot.com/ Alun John, website: http://alunjohnascot.wordpress.com/ and blog: http://alunjohn.wordpress.com/ Geoffrey Mather, website: http://www.northtrek.co.uk/ Paddy O’Gara: http://elcaminounreal.blogspot.com/ +  Newspapers

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Books about journalism

·Our own books ·Books in print –novels –non fiction ·Save pounds by buying directly from the publisher Most of these books are available from amazon.co.uk. Click on the book title to go there directly. Our own books The first books in this section represent what is anticipated to be a