December 2009

“Stella Artois”, Stella Artois in Belgium

Published on: 31st December, 2009

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"Stella Artois", Stella Artois in Belgium  | read this item

This is one of the best known beers on earth. The makers of this beer have done an excellent job with quality control and marketing within the last decade to expand their market share.  I was not very excited about this beer because I don’t like European pilsners very often and was worried that I [...]

“Basil Hayden” Jim Beam Distillery

Published on: 17th December, 2009

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Our second tasting during “Bourbon Week” was of the small batch variety again.  Basil Hayden’s is another one of Jim Beam’s small batch releases and is in honor of one of the founding father’s of bourbon distilling in Bardstown, Kentucky.  Bourbon must be made with at least 51% corn and then can be any combination [...]

“Baker’s”

Published on: 17th December, 2009

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On the third day of “Bourbon Week” my true love gave to me: 3 shots of Baker’s small batch bourbon, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree!  Now that’s just silly!  This is terrific bourbon and is another one of Jim Beam’s small batch releases.  This was one of our favorites for the [...]