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Welcome back to our monthly guide to all things whisk(e)y. Please check out our more in-depth looks at new releases here. A twice-barreled Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey, this limited release from Jack Daniel’s is only available at select locations in Tennessee. After being charcoal mellowed, the liquid is first matured in charred, white American oak barrels then finished in a second round of new, charred American white oak barrels for another two and a half years. Bottled at 107 proof and only available in 375ml bottles, there’s a molasses sweetness and a sandalwood note nicely balancing the rye spice with lingering notes of lemon zest and caramel.

The Best New Whiskeys to Drink This August

Kentucky State

2XO Kentucky Straight Bourbon announced on Tuesday a new release within its Oak Series — a bourbon simply titled French Oak. The latest expression from the renowned blender and Kentucky Owl alum, Dixon Dedman, is intended to be an “everyday” blend and is affordably priced at $49.99 via ReserveBar.

2XO Whiskey Unveils ‘Everyday’ Bourbon Aged in French Oak

The mouthfeel is immediately silky, with notes of tropical fruit and fresh black cherry swirling toward big, fudgy notes of nougat, oak, and tobacco. Kentucky’s Four Roses distillery is a perennial contender for best bourbon of the year lists, and the incredibly flavorful 2024 release of Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch is no exception.

Four Roses 2024 Limited Edition Small Batch Bourbon Is A Top-Shelf Stunner

North Carolina State

Highlands, NC

Distractify

For the modest price (just kidding) of $2.95 million, you could be the next owner of Burt Reynolds’s beloved former home, proudly perched in the mountains of Highlands, N.C. Set on a 0.9-acre lot, the property boasts four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms. Burt first fell for the home in 1972 while filming Deliverance. He and his then-wife, Loni Anderson, couldn’t resist the purchase, making it one of his favorites out of the 14 properties he owned, as noted in a 1983 letter. Let's see inside!Take a Look Inside Burt Reynolds’s Former North Carolina Mountain HomeBurt’s N.C. home,...

Look Inside Burt Reynolds’s Mountain Getaway Home in North Carolina Now For Sale

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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Horoscope for Friday, August 9th

Tennessee State

Hendersonville, TN

The Boot

A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.

Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Los Angeles, CA

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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See stunning photos of the property, and the price tag here!

Ryan Seacrest Officially Puts Luxurious California Compound Up For Sale

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Suga, a member of the K-pop boy band BTS, issued a public apology on Wednesday after he was charged with driving under the influence on an electric scooter. The incident reportedly resulted in a fine and the revocation of his license. The singer, real name Min Yoon-gi, 31, took to...

BTS Singer Suga Issues Apology for ‘Inexcusable’ Drunk Driving Incident

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Lavender is one of the oldest perfume ingredients out there. In fact, the earliest known use of lavender can be traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt, where it's speculated that the plant was used for perfume and as part of the mummification process. Ancient Romans went wild for lavender, believing it to be a purifying plant, and the name even comes from the Latin verb lavare, or to wash.

These 9 Lavender Fragrances Are Basically a Trip to Provence in a Bottle

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

New York City, NY

Time Out New York

For nearly a decade, Dishoom has paid homage to the style and ethos of Irani cafés. Opening in London’s Covent Garden in 2010, the restaurant has expanded all across the U.K., with 10 locations and counting. And while the concept is achieving chain status, owners Shamil and Kavi Thakrar carefully consider each outpost, showcasing historical eras in Bombay, from its jazzy, Art Deco era in the '40s to the rock and roll craze found in the '60s. And for the first time ever, the celebrated U.K. restaurant is landing in the U.S. for a collaboration like no other.

This U.K.-based restaurant is bringing a taste of Bombay to NYC's Pastis

1970s rock icon The Allman Brothers Band has rambled its way into a collaboration with Michigan’s Three Chord Bourbon for the brand’s latest musician-inspired release. First teased in April, the bottling was officially revealed on Thursday to be a blend of 3.5- and 6-year-old bourbons sourced from Indiana and Tennessee. After testing various prototypes, whiskey maker Ari Sussman says that the team settled on resting the liquid in toasted peach wood barrels, an on-the-nose nod to the band’s 1972 album “Eat a Peach.”

The Allman Brothers Band Strums up Peach Wood-Finished Whiskey in Collaboration With Three Chord Bourbon

There's lots to love about whiskey, with its regional nature an especially captivating property. It's intriguing to sample liquors from different places, noting the unique ingredients, distillation methods, and barrel qualities that go into a spirit's terroir. And for drinkers who like to get especially technical — and don't mind their spirit a bit more aromatic — Scotch is a special candidate.

What Is Scotch Made From Actually?

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A recent study conducted by Penn Stakes, an online gambling website, has highlighted North Carolina as one of the states with the most attractive accents. The research found that the Southern drawl tops the list as the “most attractive” accent in the United States.

Do NC people have Most Attractive accents? A new report ranks the Top 10 US drawls & brogues

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Backbone Bourbon Estate Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Distiller: Undisclosed Bottler: Backbone ABV: 55% Age: 5 Years, 8 Months Price: $60 to $99.99. Released in May 2024, this bourbon is described by the brand...

Backbone Bourbon Estate Uncut Straight Bourbon Whiskey

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