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Review: Broken Halo Texas Bourbon, County Road Bourbon, and Tin Star Gin

Drinkhacker

War Trail Spirits is a Texas whiskey and gin producer based in Llano, Texas. We sampled their wares at the recent Texas Whiskey Festival and the managers were kind enough to drop off a collection of bottles for more in-depth analysis. So let’s dive in! Broken Halo Texas Bourbon 4 Years Old Review Produced from 100% Texas grains, this is War Trail’s flagship product, made from 80% corn and 20% rye — no barley in the mashbill.

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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Old Bourbon Review

The Whiskey Wash

Is Heaven Hill's 7-Year-Old Bottled-in-Bond the best bourbon under $50? I was seriously impressed. Find out why this bottle stands out.

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Tasting 2023 Sancerre from Joseph Mellot and Chateau de Thauvenay

Drinkhacker

Can you find a more crowd-pleasing summertime wine than Sancerre? Made from 100% sauvignon blanc in the Loire Valley of France, these white wines are invariably crisp and fruity — though, as we’ll see in this review of two 2023 releases — the style can be quite variable. 2023 Joseph Mellot La Chatellenie Sancerre – From a winemaking empire that dates back to 1513.

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Bourbons Better Than Pappy Van Winkle

The Whiskey Wash

Yes, Pappy’s legendary, but it’s far from the only great wheated bourbon out there. In fact, some bottles deliver just as much flavor and finesse for a fraction of the price. Whether you’re after something easy to find or a special release worth chasing, these six wheat-forward bourbons offer big character, better value, and way less hassle than trying to track down a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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GSN Review: Louisiana Senator Bourbon Huey Long Release

Good Spirits News

Co-Founders Andre Regard (right) and Damon Thayer (left). Kentucky Senator Spirits, LLC, the team behind the award-winning Kentucky Senator Bourbon brand, announces its expansion into Louisiana with an exciting development: the debut of an all-new collection, Louisiana Senator Bourbon, beginning with The Huey P. Long Release. Marking a new chapter for the brand, this expansion brings the bold heritage of its small-batch Kentucky Bourbon into one of the South’s most spirited states.