KENTUCKY DERBY MINT JULEP CARRIES $1,000 PRICE TAG _ Kentucky whiskey maker Woodford Reserve is selling a $1,000 mint julep to celebrate this year's Kentucky Derby. The mint julep, considered the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, comes in a box "made from the same American oak as Woodford Reserve" and "lined with a custom silk fabric." The cocktail comes with a keepsake cup made from pewter and a base "bordered with a gold-filled garland of roses." The package also includes a gold-plated straw. The drink itself features mint leaves that have been "dusted with gold" and an ice "made of gold-filtered mineral water." The drink is only available at the Kentucky Derby and must be ordered in advance online.
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Friday, May 03, 2013
KENTUCKY DERBY MINT JULEP-$1000....WHY?
Friday, April 26, 2013
GEORGE JONES: The Stars React....
Country stars and fans are flooding Twitter with their thoughts on George Jones.
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Carrie Underwood: "Prayers going to George Jones's family today. Rest in piece, George. You are loved and will be missed greatly."
- Faith Hill: "We lost one of the best voices God created this morning. Our hearts are saddened to hear that George Jones has passed away.
- Keith Urban: "If I'm blessed enough to make it there, I look forward to you giving me the grand tour. Rest in peace, George Jones!"
- Brad Paisley: "My friend, the greatest singer of all time, has passed.To those who knew him, our lives were full. To those of you who don't: Discover him now.
- Blake Shelton: "Really, really bad news. We've lost a country music legend. And I've lost a hero and a friend. Goodbye, George Jones."
- Dierks Bentley: "Man...heartbroken."
- Chuck Wicks: "George Jones, may you rest in peace buddy."
- Luke Bryan: "George, you will be deeply missed. Thanks for the beautiful memories."
- Jennifer Nettles: "I'll never forget the first time I heard the story in "He Stopped Loving Her Today." RIP George Jones. Country Legend. You will be missed."
- James Otto: "Just heard George Jones passed away. I'm broken-hearted. We've lost one of country music's greatest voices. RIP Possum."
- Bo Bice: "George Jones passed away this morning. We will miss ya, Possum. There will never be another! Make them angels weep up there, GJ."
- Sara Evans: "So saddened to hear of George Jones's passing. He was an idol of mine and a true legend!"
- John Rich: "The world will miss the great #georgejones A giant has passed on. Proud to say we were true friends. Who's gonna fill his shoes? Nobody."
- JoDee Messina: "Ugh! Thoughts and prayers go out to the Jones family. Such sad news to wake up to. Heavy heart today."
- Easton Corbin: "What a sad day for country music. George Jones was one of my heroes."
- Martina McBride: "So sad to hear about George Jones. His voice and music will be with us forever. Thoughts go out to all his family, friends and fans."
