One of the annoying little quirks of the American spirits industry is that everyone tries to sell you on the story that they are the “oldest” whatever or the “first” to do this or that. Evan Williams ...

UP TONIGHT AT TEN. RIGHT NOW, WISCONSIN IS POSITIONED TO DO SOMETHING THAT NO STATE HAS EVER DONE. NAME A STATE COCKTAIL. A BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION DECLARING THE BRANDY OLD FASHIONED AS THE WISCONSIN ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lela is a London-based writer and editor who covers food and drink. Brandy isn’t having a moment in the UK—not yet. But if it’s ...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — In Wisconsin, the old fashioned cocktail comes with brandy, not bourbon. Now, state lawmakers are making it somewhat official. A bipartisan resolution declaring the brandy old ...

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MADISON (WKOW) -- Wisconsin is already known for the brandy old fashioned, and a newly proposed resolution would formally make it the state's cocktail. The brandy old fashioned has a long, flavorful ...