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Flasks.com's Veteran’s Day Drinks Recommendations
Veteran’s Day is an important day in America, and was actually established on November 12th, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson. Originally referring to it as Armistice day, Wilson stated the...
Flasks.com's Veteran’s Day Drinks Recommendations
Veteran’s Day is an important day in America, and was actually established on November 12th, 1919, by President Woodrow Wilson. Originally referring to it as Armistice day, Wilson stated the...
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Babe Ruth: Beer and October Home Runs
It's October, which means one thing: Baseball playoffs. The culmination of 6 long months of America's pastime, 162 games over 6 months, players grueling it out in the April rain,...
Babe Ruth: Beer and October Home Runs
It's October, which means one thing: Baseball playoffs. The culmination of 6 long months of America's pastime, 162 games over 6 months, players grueling it out in the April rain,...
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Beer Guide part 4 - Stouts, stouts, and more st...
In part three of this series, we covered Strong Pale Ale, Stout, Porter, and Irish Stout. In part three we will cover a few more beer types and give you a quick rundown...
Beer Guide part 4 - Stouts, stouts, and more st...
In part three of this series, we covered Strong Pale Ale, Stout, Porter, and Irish Stout. In part three we will cover a few more beer types and give you a quick rundown...
Cocktails
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What Are The Best Mocktail Recipes?
It's been a tough month for alcohol, with England recently issuing new and strict guidelines concerning alcohol intake. Although their Prime Minister David Cameron is an admitted drinker, England has...
What Are The Best Mocktail Recipes?
It's been a tough month for alcohol, with England recently issuing new and strict guidelines concerning alcohol intake. Although their Prime Minister David Cameron is an admitted drinker, England has...
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Hot Alcoholic Beverages to Warm Up Your Holidays
It’s December, which means one thing: it’s cold outside! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t put together a few warm ingredients and create your own hot alcoholic beverage. A...
Hot Alcoholic Beverages to Warm Up Your Holidays
It’s December, which means one thing: it’s cold outside! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t put together a few warm ingredients and create your own hot alcoholic beverage. A...
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California's Favorite Drinks
California is known for many things: beaches, Hollywood, farms, good weather, and a laid back environment. On September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state....
California's Favorite Drinks
California is known for many things: beaches, Hollywood, farms, good weather, and a laid back environment. On September 9, 1850, California was admitted to the Union as the 31st state....
Drinking Culture
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When China Invented Sunglasses & Baijiu
They say that in the year 1200, China invented sunglasses. Documents seem to indicate that the first sunglasses were worn in July, when the sun bore down the hardest. The first...
When China Invented Sunglasses & Baijiu
They say that in the year 1200, China invented sunglasses. Documents seem to indicate that the first sunglasses were worn in July, when the sun bore down the hardest. The first...
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Flasks New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
The start of a new year is the time for reflection and introspection. If you have a flask and appreciate good quality alcohol, here are some New Year’s Resolutions you...
Flasks New Year’s Resolutions for 2015
The start of a new year is the time for reflection and introspection. If you have a flask and appreciate good quality alcohol, here are some New Year’s Resolutions you...
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Drinking the Christmas Spirits
The moment the last bit of Thanksgiving turkey is eaten and last drop of apple cider has been drunk, attention immediately turns to Christmas. You may have seen the colors...
Drinking the Christmas Spirits
The moment the last bit of Thanksgiving turkey is eaten and last drop of apple cider has been drunk, attention immediately turns to Christmas. You may have seen the colors...
Flasks
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History of The Hip Flask
History and Origin Hip flasks began to appear in the form that we recognize today during the 18th century, and were initially used by members of the gentry. But there...
History of The Hip Flask
History and Origin Hip flasks began to appear in the form that we recognize today during the 18th century, and were initially used by members of the gentry. But there...
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Were King Louis XI's Mail Carriers the First Fl...
They say that on June 19, 1461, King Louis XI created the first ever postal service, by creating royal postal roads to deliver official parcels and packages at higher speeds....
Were King Louis XI's Mail Carriers the First Fl...
They say that on June 19, 1461, King Louis XI created the first ever postal service, by creating royal postal roads to deliver official parcels and packages at higher speeds....
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30 Years On From New Coke
On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola introduced New Coke. The backlash to it was so strong that 30 years later, people are mindful of it and nervous of experiencing the...
30 Years On From New Coke
On this day in 1985, Coca-Cola introduced New Coke. The backlash to it was so strong that 30 years later, people are mindful of it and nervous of experiencing the...
Health
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What Causes A Hangover?
[caption id="attachment_1307" align="aligncenter" width="737"] Photo Credit: Anton Danilov[/caption]Hangovers are often seen as a natural consequence of drinking too much. But did you know that as many as 30% of people...
What Causes A Hangover?
[caption id="attachment_1307" align="aligncenter" width="737"] Photo Credit: Anton Danilov[/caption]Hangovers are often seen as a natural consequence of drinking too much. But did you know that as many as 30% of people...
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Whiskey for Sore Throat - Bourbon Cough Syrup R...
Yes, the old timers, in days gone by, used to use Whiskey for treatment of a sore throat. The Bourbon Cough Syrup Recipe, as it was sometimes called, was a...
Whiskey for Sore Throat - Bourbon Cough Syrup R...
Yes, the old timers, in days gone by, used to use Whiskey for treatment of a sore throat. The Bourbon Cough Syrup Recipe, as it was sometimes called, was a...
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How Does a Blood Alcohol Calculator Work?
[caption id="attachment_596" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo Credit: U.S. Coast Guard[/caption]A Blood Alcohol Calculator is a chart that can help you determine whether or not you are taking a chance, after having...
How Does a Blood Alcohol Calculator Work?
[caption id="attachment_596" align="alignright" width="300"] Photo Credit: U.S. Coast Guard[/caption]A Blood Alcohol Calculator is a chart that can help you determine whether or not you are taking a chance, after having...
Holidays
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How You Like Them Apples?
by Royalty-free image collection It's the end of November, which can only mean one thing in America: It's Thanksgiving! Get ready to eat turkey, turkey stuffing, cranberry, corn, and pumpkin....
How You Like Them Apples?
by Royalty-free image collection It's the end of November, which can only mean one thing in America: It's Thanksgiving! Get ready to eat turkey, turkey stuffing, cranberry, corn, and pumpkin....
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National Ice Cream Month Cocktail Recipes
[caption id="attachment_1380" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Photo Credit: Kristen Taylor[/caption]Ronald Reagan is well known for his stint as POTUS and telling Mr. Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!" But what you might not...
National Ice Cream Month Cocktail Recipes
[caption id="attachment_1380" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Photo Credit: Kristen Taylor[/caption]Ronald Reagan is well known for his stint as POTUS and telling Mr. Gorbachev to "tear down this wall!" But what you might not...
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Which Founding Father Drank Booze For Breakfast?
Independence Day is coming up and, as our Founding Fathers would attest, nothing says America!” quite like an ice cold adult beverage. This July 4th be sure to raise your...
Which Founding Father Drank Booze For Breakfast?
Independence Day is coming up and, as our Founding Fathers would attest, nothing says America!” quite like an ice cold adult beverage. This July 4th be sure to raise your...
Weddings
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Four Budget-Saving Alternatives to an Open Bar ...
[caption id="attachment_1302" align="aligncenter" width="717"] Photo Credit: Bernard Delmundo[/caption]Although weddings can be costly, a beautifully memorable wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, using a little ingenuity can save...
Four Budget-Saving Alternatives to an Open Bar ...
[caption id="attachment_1302" align="aligncenter" width="717"] Photo Credit: Bernard Delmundo[/caption]Although weddings can be costly, a beautifully memorable wedding doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, using a little ingenuity can save...
Whiskey
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Celebrate New Orleans with Cocktails & Mixed Dr...
La Nouvelle-Orléans, now known as New Orleans, was founded on May 7, 1718. The original inhabitants were French, under the helm of Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.After 297 years,...
Celebrate New Orleans with Cocktails & Mixed Dr...
La Nouvelle-Orléans, now known as New Orleans, was founded on May 7, 1718. The original inhabitants were French, under the helm of Jean Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville.After 297 years,...
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On The Rocks - A Guide to Drinking Whisky With Ice
There is nothing like a swig from a flask when it is freezing outside. It will warm you up and help shake out the coldness that runs along you from...
On The Rocks - A Guide to Drinking Whisky With Ice
There is nothing like a swig from a flask when it is freezing outside. It will warm you up and help shake out the coldness that runs along you from...
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How is Bourbon Made? Corn, Mash, and Wash - Oh My!
How Is Bourbon Made?With careful attention to detail, that's how!Bourbon, which is more accurately; Bourbon whiskey, and it is a type of American whiskey. To be more precise, it is a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily...
How is Bourbon Made? Corn, Mash, and Wash - Oh My!
How Is Bourbon Made?With careful attention to detail, that's how!Bourbon, which is more accurately; Bourbon whiskey, and it is a type of American whiskey. To be more precise, it is a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily...