
The New Vocabulary of Bourbon
"Honey Barrel," "Drain Pour," "Shelf Turd." The words modern bourbon drinkers use often say more about collectability than what's actually in the glass.
- story: Aaron Goldfarb
- illustrations: Andy Bourne
"Honey Barrel," "Drain Pour," "Shelf Turd." The words modern bourbon drinkers use often say more about collectability than what's actually in the glass.
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