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Mead

A Brief History of Mead

Early humans discovered alcohol by accident, eating over-ripened berries and fruits that had fermented into an alcohol laden snack. Today the tradition lives on through mead, the first recorded man-made spirit using honey and botanicals to create a wide variety of flavors.

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Winery Reviews

Queen Bee Brews : Taking Honey to a New Level

From home brewer to mead maker, Deborah Lee has taken the oldest form of alcoholic beverages and created a marvelous line of meads. Experimenting with some creative ingredients she takes honey to a whole new level.

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History

Bottled in Bond : Does it Matter Any More?

Over 120 years ago the Bottle In Bond Act was set in place to protect consumers and assure what was in their bottle of whiskey, was really whiskey. With today’s advanced protection laws and oversight, does Bottled In Bond really matter any more?

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Winery Reviews

The Wine Barrel : Home Brew turns into Craft Winery

The Wine Barrel is a family owned winery in Parker, Colorado. With humble beginnings as a home brewer, Robert and Cordy Coady have turned their hobby into a business. Today’s winery produces a variety of fantastic wines while keeping a hometown feel.

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Whistling Hare Distillery
Distillery Reviews

Whistling Hare Distillery Eyes Future Growth

Whistling Hare Distillery is an up and coming Colorado craft distiller with an expanding product line and eyes on future growth. With their flagship Blue Corn Bourbon, a flavorful whiskey made with 60% blue corn grown in Cortez, Colorado, they are looking ahead for more products and bigger production facilities.

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Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey
Fun Fact

Is Jack Daniels a Whiskey or a Bourbon?

There is an ongoing debate among whiskey and bourbon enthusiasts whether Jack Daniels is a Whiskey or a Bourbon. The makers of the Tennessee Whiskey are unwaiveringing in their opinion that Tennessee Whiskey is not a Bourbon. But the whiskey has all of the components of bourbon.So… is Jack Daniels a Whiskey or a Bourbon?

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