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1. Brugal Añejo Rum Review

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   Brugal Añejo is a Dominican rum that's a blend aged three to five years in American white oak casks. The first thing I noticed when they sent me a bottle for review was the gold net over the bottle, which made me think of pirates ... for some reason. But once I cracked it open, I ...Read More

2. How to Calculate the Alcohol Content of Cocktails

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   If you're like us, you're more interested in drinking than doing math. However, for home mixologists who want to geek out, here's a little simple cocktail math that can help you determine how strong those homemade cocktails actually are. You may have measured how many ounces of liquor and other ingredients you put in your ...Read More

3. Baileys Caramel & Mint Chocolate Liqueur Review

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   I have always been a huge fan of Baileys Irish Cream ever since I discovered it in my parents liquor cabinet many years ago.Since. I have enjoyed this classic cream whiskey liqueur on the rocks, in a mudslide and in coffee (of course). Recently, the fine folks over in Ireland created two new kinds of ...Read More

4. Should Liquor Have Nutrition Labels?

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   This has become quite an issue, but I don't see it. Mostly I see it as a benefit for those who seek the nutritional information for the liquor they drink. We get many questions here about the calories, carbs and make up of all sorts of spirits, so why not list this info on the ...Read More

5. 64-year-old Macallan Sells for $460,000

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   The Macallan and Lalique set a record for a bottle of whisky sold at auction and all of the proceeds will go to charity: water. Coveted by bidders around the world, The Macallan 64-Year-Old in Lalique: Cire Perdue sold for $460,000 in a lively auction at Sotheby’s in New York City. This sale represents the ...Read More