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Hopkin's Last Stand uses mint-tea, saffron and honey ice. The authors report choosing Bully Boy with a45%corn/45%rye/10%malted-barley recipe because traditional bourbons and ryes overwhelmed the drink's subtler flavors.
“Hopkin’s Last Stand” — recipe and mash-bill note
“Hopkin’s Last Stand” — recipe and mash-bill note
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