Bourbon & Whiskey · Evergreen guide
Looking for Rare Bourbon in Jackson, MS? Start Here
A calm, practical way to hunt for a sought-after bottle, starting with knowing exactly what you are looking for.
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Wine & spirits guides from Jackson.
Bottle stories, gift ideas and practical guides to bourbon, wine, tequila and cocktails from your neighborhood shop in Jackson. Find a style you enjoy, then call us to see what's on the shelf.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · September guide
The Story of Blanton's Bourbon: What Makes a Single Barrel Different?
How a 1984 bottling helped popularize the single barrel idea, and why every barrel can tell a slightly different story.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · December guide
The Crown Royal Story: Canadian Whisky with a Royal Beginning
A whisky created for a royal visit, a famous purple bag, and practical tips for picking the right bottle for a gift.
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Tequila & Cocktails · July guide
Cutwater Canned Cocktails: How to Choose Your Style
Margaritas, mules, Mai Tais and more: sort the range by flavor family, then read the can before you chill it.
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Shopping Guides · Evergreen guide
Choosing a Liquor Store in Jackson, MS: A Local Shopping Guide
A few simple criteria for picking a wine and spirits store you can rely on, and the facts you need to visit Stanley's.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · October guide
Eagle Rare 10 Year: Reading the Label Before You Buy
What the age statement, proof and expression name on an Eagle Rare label tell you, and what they do not.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · February guide
Weller and Wheated Bourbon: Questions Worth Asking
Wheat instead of rye: what that means on a label, and why one Weller bottle is not interchangeable with another.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · January guide
Bourbon or Rye? A Practical Whiskey Shopping Guide
Two classic American whiskey styles, explained in plain terms so you can pick a bottle for sipping or mixing.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · June guide
Choosing a Bourbon Gift Without Chasing the Hype
A good bourbon gift is one the recipient will open and enjoy, not one bought on rumor.
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Tequila & Cocktails · May guide
Choosing Tequila: Blanco, Reposado, or Añejo?
Unaged, rested or aged: a simple way to match a tequila style to your margarita, your sipping glass or your party.
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Wine · November guide
Choosing Wine for Dinner: A Simple Guide for Jackson Hosts
Forget rigid pairing rules. Match the weight of the meal, ask about dry or sweet, and pick a bottle you will enjoy pouring.
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Tequila & Cocktails · August guide
Ready-to-Drink Cocktails: What to Check Before You Buy
Can size, ABV, ingredients and storage: the quick label checks that make ready-to-drink cocktails easier to serve well.
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Shopping Guides · March guide
Wine and Spirits Delivery in Jackson: How to Check Your Options
Stanley's delivers only through DoorDash. Here is how to check whether delivery works for your address and what to expect.
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Shopping Guides · April guide
A Small Home Bar: Buy for the Drinks You Actually Make
Skip the giant shopping list. A useful home bar starts with two or three drinks you already love.
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Bourbon & Whiskey · Evergreen guide
Single Barrel, Small Batch, Barrel Proof: How to Read a Bourbon Label
Three common label phrases in plain language, and why none of them is a promise of rarity or quality on its own.
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