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What Makes Kentucky Kentucky When The Derby Starts

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We bring Kentucky Derby energy to the mic and talk about why this race hits different when bourbon tradition is part of the build-up. Along the way we trade Woodford Reserve notes, argue cocktail culture, and lock in our picks for win, place, and show.

• Kentucky Derby history and why it feels like a full-day event

• Woodford Reserve as the official Derby bourbon and what makes the annual releases fun

• Double Oaked flavour notes and why proof and barrel picks matter

• Bourbon versus the Derby as Kentucky’s biggest cultural signal

• Mint julep facts plus the case for skipping…

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