In this week’s edition of Boozehound, we’re heading back to bourbon country. Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is part of …
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Boozehound Reviews: Ardbeg Uigeadail
This week we’re dipping into what for many is a difficult and challenging area in the world of whiskey: Islay single malt Scotch. This stuff is not for the faint of heart. But if we’re going to taste an Islay whisky, it should be the award-winning offering from perhaps the peat-iest distillery in the world: […]
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Boozehound Reviews: Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Scotch
In honor of Scotland and its upcoming vote for independence this Thursday, Sept. 18 — and also to recommend something truly delicious to drown your sorrows in should the Hawkeyes’ offensive woes continue …
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Boozehound Reviews: Pisco Capel
The great thing about exploring the world of spirits is that occasionally you find a random corner of the world that is making something delicious and unique — and that also has a binational rivalry attached to it as well. Such is the case with pisco, the grape brandy that’s claimed as the national booze by both Chile and Peru.
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Boozehound Reviews: Cachaça 51
Although it’s becoming less and less of a secret with every passing year, if you’re looking to shake up your usual cocktail routine, there’s no time like the present to get ahold of a bottle of Brazil’s national spirit: cachaça!
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Boozehound: Make your own Mojito
As we head into September and towards the end of summer, let’s take a peek at another classic, refreshing drink that is easy to make, includes an ingredient that grows in your yard (or flower pot) and that may have been invented by a pirate. Yes, that’s right — this week, we’re looking at the mojito!
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Talking Movies: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ is one of this summer’s finest action flicks
When Marvel first announced that it was making Guardians of the Galaxy,’ my first thought was, “Who?” Then, upon learning that this was a superhero…
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Boozehound Reviews: UV Sugar Crush
I’m not old enough to remember when Happy Days was actually on television, but I’ve watched enough television and read enough stuff on the internet to know that after the episode where The Fonz jumped over the shark, the show is generally thought to have, well, sucked. And with their new Sugar Crush vodka, UV […]
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Boozehound: Toast to summer with a tasty gin and tonic
This week, I’m celebrating the most summery of cocktails: the gin and tonic. This cocktail got its start back in the halcyon days of the British Empire when its subjects — especially those in the more exotic, tropical colonies — would drink this cocktail for their health.
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World Cupdate: Predictions for the final match and how to get your next soccer fix
Finally, after a month of soccer, the thrills, chills, agony and ecstasy will reach its climax with the final match this Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. on ABC between Germany…
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Boozehound reviews: Glenmorangie Original
Have you ever wondered what 16 burly Scottish Highlanders can do when they put their minds to it? If you’re ever in Scotland, you can stop by the Glenmorangie (the ‘morangie’ rhymes with ‘orangey’) Distillery and find out.
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World Cupdate: Team USA is out, now what?
The round of 16 is over and now we can start getting serious: The quarterfinals are upon us and we’re down to the last eight teams standing in this 2014 World Cup. Who’s advancing? Who are the contenders? Who’s living on borrowed time? Let’s find out!
