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Happy American Beer Day!
John Dunlop
October 27th is American Beer Day! Celebrate with a cold one … but not from any old place … from the good old U.S.A.! Bottoms up!
Arrrr! It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day!
John Dunlop
Ahoy! Avast me hearties and landlubbers alike, ‘tis a day to hoist yer Jolly Roger, and celebrate with yer favorite grog ‘til ye are three sheets to the wind! Or, at least to talk like you would do all those things! Since 2002, International Talk Like A Pirate Day has been enjoyed by Seadogs and Scurvy Dogs around the world!
Celebrating National Scotch Day!
John Dunlop
On July 27th, we celebrate National Scotch Day! Scotch whisky dates back to the 15th century, and there are five distinct categories: single malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended malt Scotch, blended grain Scotch, and blended Scotch. Protected by law in 1933, and further in 1988 with the Scotch Whisky Act, specific guidelines must be followed when making Scotch. First, it must be made in Scotland, and only malted barley may be used, along with water and yeast. Other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law. Scotch must also be aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. Got it? Good! Now sit back and enjoy some Scotch to celebrate this very special day!
Happy Father's Day!
John Dunlop
Celebrating Juneteenth!
John Dunlop
Juneteenth is the commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that Union troops overcame the resistance in Galveston, Texas, and announced the Civil War was over and enslaved people were free. While the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect on January 1, 1863, it wasn’t until this day, two and a half years later, over two months after General Lee surrendered, that federal forces were able to influence and overcome the resistance in Galveston, and enforce President Lincoln’s Executive Order.
Today Juneteenth is a national day of pride that celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. On Juneteenth we acknowledge the African American spirit and pay tribute to the roles and contributions which have enriched our society. And for New Orleans, we have a lot to celebrate!
