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Talking Bourbon
Recently I found myself in a package store and found myself engaged in conversation with two gentlemen about Bourbon. One was trying to find a bottle of William Larue Weller from the Antique Collection...
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Water
You know what all beverages have in common? Water! As I was getting ready this morning I got to thinking if we aren’t thinking conservation when we use water one day we might not have any beverages to...
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Facebook – (Please “Like” The Page)
Most people must subscribe to the blog since we have 125 people receiving it on a daily basis. If you are reading this, swing over to Facebook and like our page there and you can receive the content in...
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Is It Time To Privatize NC Liquor Sales?
The answer is simple, yes, it is time to privatize NC liquor sales. Getting there is not so simple. So to understand the ABC system in NC you must first realize pricing and licensing is done at the...
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Rowan’s Creek
It took awhile to originally find a bottle of Rowan’s Creek due to rising popularity for the Bourbon. When I first tried the bottle I found it rather pedestrian, but most likely was trying it after...
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Setbacks Why?
I happened upon a story where the Knoxville City Council upheld their 300 ft setbacks from churches, schools, day cares, hospitals and funeral homes for applicants seeking beer permits. Somebody needs...
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The Search For Colonel E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood
Ever get the feeling you are already out of luck before the game even starts? I had picked up that Buffalo Trace was going to release Colonel E.H. Taylor Seasoned Wood some time back, but did not know...
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Town Branch Bourbon
A friend recommended Town Branch Bourbon to me sometime back and it took me awhile to purchase a bottle and give it a try. At first I wasn’t crazy about the 80 proof Bourbon, but over time it really...
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Privatization – Somebody Take The Wheel
Yesterday on a community forum someone brought up privatization of the NCABC system. One chap responded in a thread where a link to my blog was posted appearing to have all the answers. When he was...
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Please “Like” Bangers and Mash on Facebook
We’ve had quite a bit of traffic lately, please take a second and give our Facebook page a like. We get quite a bit of traffic and several people with email subscriptions, but by liking our page on...
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Boulevardier & 1794 Thoughts
So the other night I was out and one of the house drinks was a Boulevardier which is actually a cousin to a Negroni. As a reminder a Negroni is equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. Since I...
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Stagg Jr.
Last night I decided to have some Bourbon and opened up the evening with a nice subtle one. Afterward I thought someone more bold might be in order so I poured a Stagg Jr. on the rest of the cube. I...
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The Balvenie DoubleWood Aged 12 Years
I often talk about whiskey with others on a homebrewing forum and of course I’m generally discussing Bourbon. Someone suggested I give The Balvenie DoubleWood Aged 12 Years a try and I gotta say it is...
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Gluten Free – Beer, Liquor, Wine?
There is a segment of the population who have celiac disease and are basically allergic to gluten. The number is less than 2 million in the US so that translates to less than 0.7% of the population....
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Be Careful Following Any Consumption
The paper today had a story about a family who was vacationing on the NC coast and their interaction with the local police led to the mother being arrested, ferried off the island, and spending the...
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Liquor Rebates
It is rare I find a bottle tag on something I am after in the liquor store which has a rebate, but occasionally it does happen. In many stores the rebate/forms are near the front in a designated area,...
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National Bourbon Day – June 14
While you might think I missed it, I actually only missed posting about it. Maybe next year I will remember to post on the day of so everyone can celebrate. If you did not have a Bourbon two days ago,...
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New Wake County ABC Store?
A Wake County resident with an eagle eye spotted a sign for a new ABC Store near the Sam’s under construction and beside Chili’s in Wake Forest. The first ABC Store in Wake Forest was near the Food...
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Drinking Games
Once upon a time when we were young and stupid drinking games and shots were all the rage. At the time we were drinking for effect rather than flavor and it was a way to liven up the party or break the...
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