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The Big Deal About Proof by Bobbi Misick
The warm honey tones and spiced flavors of Kentucky bourbon can make for easy sipping. But fans of Maker's Mark weren't so easy back in February when they learned that the company planned to lower its alcohol by volume by three percent, or six proof. Whiskey drinkers' successful revolt resulted in Maker's thinking twice about its decision. So what's the big deal about proof? It turns out bartenders and whiskey distillers may have a difference of opinion on the subject.
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First Aired - 10/12/2011 04:00PM
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This week on The Speakeasy, Damon is joined by Jim Ryan, brand ambassador for Hendrick's Gin. Learn more about the popular spirit brand and which cocktails best utilize its many different botanicals. Learn what an "unusual Negroni" is and find out how to best enjoy warm gin on a Wednesday afternoon. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.
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The Speakeasy: Jim Ryan, Brand Ambassador for Hendrick's Gin (18:35)
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First Aired - 04/13/2011 03:00PM
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Maxwell Britten is this week's guest on The Speakeasy. Tune in to hear how he became the Beverage Director and Marketing Manager at Maison Premiere and why he thinks people still want to show themselves a good time even during a recession. Learn more about one of his favorite spirits, absinthe, as Maxwell dispels myths and helps listeners understand how to truly appreciate this drink. This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery. For more information visit www.CainFive.com
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The Speakeasy: Maxwell Britten (17:00)
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absinthe, stoner culture, Tuscon, psychedelic drugs, high proof everclear, regulations on absinthe, wormwood, distillation, absinthe myths, New York State Liquor Authority, star anise, herbal liquor, hits your system in a different way, Absinthe is very high proof, an ounce per serving, diluting, online Absinthe communities, www.Wormwood.org, cocktail culture, absinthe techniques, beer tap design, lucid absinthe,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
