Whiskey isn’t just the water of life

By BRIAN DUFF | February 6, 2013

And lastly, if you're on the underground scene — or looking for it — check out the rumors of someone serving a legendary cocktail called the bourbonic plague, which involves whiskey and a flaming marshmallow. Unlike this year's flu, it's a plague you might actually want to catch.

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