Independence Day is a day of fireworks, parades, picnics, and American whiskey. Celebrate and toast to freedom with these whiskeys that evoke the American spirit. We're celebrating the 4th of July a day early this year! Join us on July 3rd as we dive into the Sazerac portfolio for an evening of rich flavour and whiskey storytelling. Hosted by the team at Sazerac, expect a journey through bold, characterful American whiskeys, carefully selected for the occasio “Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!” Melville wrote in 1851, in “Moby-Dick.” “Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!” Celebrate this 4th of July in true American style with our special bundle! Enjoy a bold bottle of Straight Bourbon Whiskey, our signature BBQ Sauce perfect for grilling, and top it off with our classic leather pouch hat. It’s the ultimate trio for summer festivities! 4th of July Guide: Celebrate with Whiskey, Bourbon, Tequila & More Make this Independence Day Unforgetable The 4th of July is more than a day of remembrance and independence—it’s a time to gather with loved ones, cherish the company of close friends, and bask in the joys of summer. It’s BBQs sizzling on the grill, laughter echoing in the air, and toasts raised with great spirits. This From the smooth sips of bourbon to the rye's spicy kick, there's a perfect American whiskey waiting to elevate your 4th of July festivities. So I would personally try and find a potstill rye and bourbon and mix them to get a close approximate on the mashbill. The cheapest/most readily available brand that comes to mind for that is Balcones. “Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!” Melville wrote in 1851, in “Moby-Dick.” “Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!” Now, “Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!” Melville wrote in 1851, in “Moby-Dick.” “Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!” There is a reference in the book that connects whiskey to the color red, which indicates that aged whiskey was the norm in the mid 1850’s and that readers would make the obvious connection. “That drove the spigot out of him!” cried Stubb. “‘Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today! Bourbon, rye, American single malt, and Tennessee whiskey cocktails perfect for celebrating the 4th of July 2025 Bourbon Release Calendar. Please note, this 2025 Bourbon Release Calendar includes some whiskey and scotch too but, is not an all-inclusive list. "'Tis July's immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today! Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela! - Old Monongahela Rye reference from Moby Dick, 1851, after the great whale was harpooned. by MichiganCornhusker » Mon Oct 06, 2014 5:41 pm. Sit back, relax, watch the fireworks, and cheers to the red, white, and blue with one of these Fourth of July cocktails. “Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!” Melville wrote in 1851, in “Moby-Dick.” “Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!” Now, This 1980s bottle of Gibson's Finest is a 12 year old Canadian whiskey with a long American history that includes Moby Dick and Prohibition! Here are the best refreshing and popular whiskey drinks for this July 4th. You're BBQ has just stepped up a notch. Here are some details on the recommended drinks: Whiskey Smash: Ingredients: Whiskey, fresh mint, lemon wedges, simple syrup, and ice. Preparation: Muddle mint and lemon with simple syrup, add whiskey an Herman Melville recalled American whiskey from his whaling days when he wrote Moby Dick in 1851. He describes Stubb’s declaration when he harpooned a whale, with the sight of the blood reminiscent of whiskey’s ruddy color, ‘Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today! “Tis July’s immortal Fourth; all fountains must run wine today!” Melville wrote in 1851, in “Moby-Dick.” “Would now, it were old Orleans whiskey, or old Ohio, or unspeakable old Monongahela!” Now, Confused about bourbon vs. whiskey? You aren't alone. Many use those terms interchangeably. Here's how they're different.
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