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How A Distillery Ages Bourbon In Days, Not Years
May 3, 2013 With bourbon sales growing fast, small distillers are looking for ways to get their product to market faster. One Cleveland company has come up with a way to shrink the aging process from years to just days, while also cashing in on the craze for all things local.
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Less Potent Maker's Mark Not Going Down Smoothly In Kentucky
February 11, 2013 LPMThe distillery says it must lower its bourbon's alcohol content to meet demand. The company says consumers won't notice the change, but in bourbon country, Maker's Mark fans aren't too happy about the plan.
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The Rebirth Of Rye Whiskey And Nostalgia For 'The Good Stuff'
December 26, 2012 Rye was all but pushed off the market by sweeter, corn-based bourbon after Prohibition, but it might be coming back, no illegal still required. Bartenders from coast to coast seem to prefer its intense flavor for their cocktail creations.
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On A Quest To Roll Out The Bourbon Barrel And Fill It With Hot Sauce
August 25, 2012 Finding a good-sized, inexpensive barrel, previously used to age bourbon, is not so easy, as a hot sauce maker on the hunt found out. But they can be found, and when they are, these barrels experience a remarkable afterlife.
