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02.12.13 · 10:27 AM

The Maker’s Mark debate: Since when did ABV become a reason to buy?

Update: Shortly after this story broke, Maker’s Mark fans made their objections known, and the company is backing off its announced plan. Maker’s Mark CEO Rob Samuels, in a letter to ambassadors worldwide, said: “Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While ... Read more...

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02.11.13 · 3:31 PM

Weekend Hangover: Red Rock’s revamped Lucky Bar is wide open

When the center-of-the-casino Lucky Bar was sealed off for renovations a few months back, we got scared. Years ago, we used to hang out at the similar Drop Bar at Green Valley Ranch Resort, which originally had a fun space-retro vibe. That lounge was renovated into a weird, cartoon-gothic, purple-and-paisley thing. It feels like going for a drink at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. We didn’t like it. So we were worried Red Rock Resort’s Lucky Bar would take a similarly bizarre ... Read more...

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02.5.13 · 11:25 AM

The year’s best bourbon? Ken Miller says yes

Call this a premature move if you must, but I’m already calling it for Bourbon of the Year: Evan Williams Single Barrel’s 2003 vintage. For those of you who up until now have only ever had Evan Williams’ Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, take special note: The Single Barrel is a whole new animal. Now in its 18th bottling, EWSB is a 10-year bourbon released once a year, and while I’ve only been along for the ride since the 2001 version, ... Read more...

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Cocktail of the Week Jun 19, 2013
by Ken Miller

Postrio’s nod to Don Quixote makes for a perfect summertime drink

When you think of summer, odds are thoughts of legendary literary character Don Quixote don’t spring to mind. But after trying a Distorted Chivalry at the Venetian’s Postrio, that might ...
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