The Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens met on Sunday in a matchup of AFC contenders that each still have plenty to prove. For the Ravens, it’s been a solid, yet unspectacular year as they haven’t found the same magic that made them the top-seed in the AFC a year ago. For Tennessee, their follow-up campaign to an AFC title game trip last season has been, likewise, solid, but questions persist about their offensive explosiveness against the very best teams.
For much of the afternoon in Baltimore, it was the Ravens who held the advantage, as they took a 21-10 lead. However, from there, the Titans would score 14 unanswered points, headlined by this incredible effort from A.J. Brown to fight his way into the end zone to, along with a Ryan Tannehill run for a two-point conversion, give the Titans a three-point lead.
The Ravens would march down the field and into the red zone for a chance to win the game, but a Lamar Jackson throwaway on third down brought Justin Tucker onto the field for a game-tying field goal which he would hit. The Ravens won the toss in overtime but went three-and-out, giving Tannehill and company the ball back. The Titans quickly moved it into field goal range through the air, and on first down from the 29 they handed the ball off to Derrick Henry who made sure to keep the game from being on the foot of Stephen Gostkowski.
Henry went over 1,000 yards with that rush and, despite a slow first half, managed to finish the game with 133 yards rushing — with that final run being his longest of the day. There’s not a running back in the league who is better in the second half than Henry, as he takes advantage of tired legs to run through tacklers as the prospects of dealing with bringing down his giant frame becomes less and less appealing as the game wears on. The win moves the Titans to 7-3 on the season, while Baltimore falls to 6-4 and third in the division behind the Steelers and the Browns.
When it comes to cold weather whiskeys, it’s difficult to top a nice bottle of rye. The peppery spice of the spirit makes it an extra warming option this time of year. But spice doesn’t mean unpleasant. A rye mash bill brings the heat, sure, but a premium expression ought to have spent enough time in the barrel to balance that out.
For those who don’t know, just as bourbon mash bills must be made up of at least 51 percent corn, rye mash bills must be made up of at least 51 percent rye grain. This gives rye whiskey its distinct kick — well suited for mixing into autumnal cocktails or slow sipping around the fire. And just like any whiskey, high-quality rye costs money. Not a ton, mind you, and you can get a solid bottle for a very affordable rate, but there’s an upper echelon that is worth exploring, too.
Below, we put together a list of eight expensive ($89 to $250) rye whiskeys that are absolutely worth the splurge. Check them all out below and get ready to thaw the winter cold.
Willett Family Estate 8 Year Rye
ABV: 59.8%
The Story:
This is one of the most sought-after bottles of rye whiskey on the market. If you can get your hands on a bottle, you’ll be treated to an 8-year-old complex, well-rounded rye. It’s made with a 51% rye mash bill and aged for eight years before being bottled at barrel proof.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is filled with spicy rye grains, sweet caramel, and cinnamon. The first sip is filled with hints of salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and just the right hint of peppery spice. The finish is long, warming, and ends with one final kick of black pepper heat.
Bottom Line:
If you can find a bottle, pick it up. It’s perfectly suited for slow sipping with a single ice cube or better yet, neat.
Like Willett, this is a beloved and sometimes hard-to-find bottle. This award-winning, small-batch rye whiskey is so full of flavors, it will take multiples glasses to find them all. It’s made in limited-edition quantities and ends up selling for way more than its original MSRP.
Still, if you have the cash, it’s worth it.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is filled with the aromas of cinnamon rolls, sweet clover honey, and vanilla. Up front, you’ll taste hints of sweet clove honey, resinous pine, subtle cinnamon, and floral sweetness. This is followed by charred oak and rich vanilla that all ends in a crescendo of spice.
Bottom Line:
This spice and sweetness combination works well in an old fashioned but deserves to be enjoyed neat. If you’re paying almost $200 for a bottle, mixing feels like a stretch.
This rye whiskey is so well balanced and nuanced that you might be surprised that it was only aged for two years. If you’re obsessed with maturation and oaky notes, you might find the price tag a bit high. On the other hand, if you believe that whiskey is more about what goes into the barrel than the barrel itself, you’ll enjoy this complex, subtly spicy masterpiece.
Tasting Notes:
The nose is filled with hints of dried fruits, almonds, and peppercorns. The first sip yields flavors of caramelized/burnt sugar, toasted oak, maple sugar, sweet cream, and a nice kick of cinnamon. The finish is medium in length, warming, and ends with a nice hit of cinnamon and caramel.
Bottom Line:
Even though it was only aged for two years, this pick is nuanced and complex enough to be enjoyed slowly — though you’ll want an ice cube to keep it company.
Over the past few years, Virginia’s Catoctin Creek has slowly gained a cult following (while winning multiple awards) in the whiskey world. Its cask proof Roundstone Rye is 116 proof, but surprisingly smooth. It’s only available twice per year and is made with a supremely spicy 100% rye.
Tasting Notes:
After your first nosing, you’ll find hints of candied orange peel, peppery rye grain, and brown sugar. The first sip bring you hints of sweet honey, brown sugar, toasted caramel, and charred oak. Like all great rye whiskeys, it ends with a nice kick of spicy heat.
Bottom Line:
This high proof rye opens up with a nice splash of water. Let it sit for a few moments to bloom, then take a sip. The flavors open beautifully.
This award-winning rye from Kentucky’s Barrell is truly a global spirit. It’s made up of a blend of straight rye whiskeys from Canada, Tennessee, Indiana, and even Poland. Aged between 4 and 14 years, this high-proof whiskey is extremely unique, both in the process to create it and the end product.
And that’s a good thing.
Tasting Notes:
Right off the bat, you’ll smell aromas that are reminiscent of bananas foster, sweet cinnamon, caramel, and pepper. The first sip brings you dried cherries, brown sugar, toasted vanilla beans, and baking spices. The finish is long, warming and ends with a mixture of sweet cream and spicy peppercorns.
Bottom Line:
If you managed to get your hands on a bottle of this limited-edition whiskey, savor it. Drink it slowly and enjoy every different flavor one at a time.
No rye whiskey list is complete without an expression from WhistlePig. When it comes to expensive rye whiskeys that are worth the price, it’s hard to beat the Vermont-based brand’s Old World 12 Year. It’s a blend of whiskeys finished in a combination of Sauternes, Madeira, and Port casks.
Tasting Notes:
A nosing will bring you aromas of brown sugar, toasted vanilla, and charred oak. This is a mellow, smooth rye whiskey with hints of honey, caramel, dried cherries. The finish is long, full of pleasing heat and ends with a final kick of caramel sweetness that’s more prominent than the final wave of spice.
Tasting Notes:
Find a friend (or family member) to share this bottle with. While it’s so good you will want to keep it for yourself, it’s best to experience these complex flavors with at least one other person — you’ll want to discuss!
Michter’s might be known for its bourbon. But you’re missing out if you don’t give its 10-year-old rye a chance. Aged in fire-charred new American oak barrels for a decade, this limited-edition whiskey is much sought after by collectors and drinkers alike.
Tasting Notes:
Dried orange peels, creamy vanilla, and aged honey are prevalent on the nose. The first sip is filled with hints of sticky toffee, charred oak, cooking spices, rich vanilla, dried orange peel, and a final flourish of spice.
Bottom Line:
While you might be afraid to open this bottle (because you might never get another one), crack it open on the first cold fall night and take it outside. It’s well-suited for slow sipping on a bracing evening.
Redemption is a big name in the world of rye whiskey. It’s 10 year with is bottled at barrel proof. At a whopping 57.4% ABV, this potent, yet smooth whiskey is made from a 95% rye mash bill — guaranteeing the peppery spice that so many rye drinkers appreciate.
Tasting Notes:
Nosing will bring you herbal hints as well as subtle cinnamon, and honey. The first sip brings hints of caramelized sugar, sweet vanilla, subtle herbs, dark chocolate, and spicy, peppery rye is well worth the $100 price tag.
Bottom Line:
Complex and fascinating… and maybe affordable enough that you can try mixing with it?
Lorde has been hard at work on her third album, which is probably why she’s been so quiet on social media. She explained why in a recent sit-down with her friend Cazzie David for Interview Magazine, saying, “Part of what made me peace out on social media, apart from feeling like I was losing my free will, was the massive amounts of stress I was feeling about our planet, about systemic racism, and about police brutality in this country.”
The singer has made infrequent appearances on social media over the last two years. Her most recent post came last month, when she hopped on Instagram to urge fellow New Zealanders to vote in the upcoming election. “Do it for our beautiful country and for me,” she said. “And next year I’ll give you something in return.”
Earlier this year, Lorde delivered an update on her next album. “I started going back to the studio again in December, just for something to do, and to my surprise, good things came out,” she said in the statement. “I want nothing more than to feed you treats, pop perfect morsels straight into your little mouths. But as I get older I realise there’s something to be said for the pleasant feeling of waiting for something of quality to become available to you.”
The Cincinnati Bengals have not been good this year, but have looked far more competent on offense in large part due to the efforts of rookie top overall pick Joe Burrow. The Heisman Trophy winner has come into Cincinnati and injected some life into the Bengals offense, throwing more than any quarterback in the league behind a shaky offensive line, and while it hasn’t always been perfect, the flashes of brilliance have been there.
On Sunday, the Bengals were looking for their third win of the season against the Washington Football Team and held a 9-7 lead in the third quarter when Burrow got sandwiched in the pocket and his left leg was rolled up on in ugly fashion.
Burrow would hold his left knee and the Bengals medical staff immediately ran to attend to him, checking that knee and eventually called for the cart, as he’d be carted into the tunnel. Players from both teams came to check on the young star quarterback after he was loaded onto the cart.
All love for Joe Burrow as he goes off the field. Including from Chase Young, Haskins, McLaurin pic.twitter.com/t42duvQWIQ
It’s a brutal blow to the Bengals, who while not in any sort of playoff contention were continuing to grow and show some promise with their young core. The hope now, of course, is that Burrow’s injury isn’t as severe as it appeared and that he’ll be able to make a full and fairly speedy recovery. We’ll provide updates on a diagnosis when one is made available.
Ten years ago today, Kanye West dropped his fifth album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It arrived at the backend of a tumultuous point in his career, filled with headline-making moments, like his 2009 MTV VMA incident with Taylor Swift. It produced many unforgettable moments, such as Nicki Minaj’s incredible verse on “Monster” and Kanye’s performance at the 2010 MTV VMAs. A decade later, fans took to Twitter to celebrate the album and answer one question: Is My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Kanye’s best album?
Yes. This genuinely feels like the culmination of so many parts of hip hop into one perfect project. It tells a beautiful story, the features are perfect, it’s littered with iconic moments and devil in a new dress and runaway is the greatest two track run ever in my opinion.
For some, the question was an easy one to answer. One Twitter user said yes and labeled it a “culmination of so many parts of hip hop into one perfect project.” Another said seemed to agree as well and called it an “undisputed classic.” More comments poured in support of My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, with another saying, “This was Kanye’s peak. Both fashion and musically.”
Others weren’t so sure it was his best. One chose Kanye’s 2005 Late Registration, while another opted for 2013’s The Life Of Pablo. The varying responses continued, with another Twitter user calling his first three albums — College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation — better releases.
You can find more takes from fans below.
MBDTF one of Ye best albums Idc. I love the WHOLE thang
As of this writing, Election Night 2020 was nearly three weeks ago, and it’s been just over two weeks since most news outlets — and many states — have called the presidential race for Joe Biden. Donald Trump, not so surprisingly, has yet to concede, and he’s peppered the courts with lawsuits alleging voter fraud. All but one of them has been shot down, and for a simple reason: Trump’s often klutzy legal team has offered no evidence to their tall claims. Still, the majority of the GOP has yet to condemn Trump’s refusal to concede. But there have been exceptions.
One of them is Chris Christie, a longtime Trump loyalist and someone who, by his own admission, voted for him a second time earlier this month. And yet, in an appearance on ABC’s This Week, the former New Jersey governor said that, after weeks of pushback, enough is enough. Host George Stephanopoulos asked him a question point blank: “Is it time for this to finally end?” To which Christie responded bluntly: “Yes.”
“Yes,” Chris Christie tells @GStephanopoulos when asked if it’s time for President Trump to stop challenging the 2020 election results, adding that the president’s legal team has been a “national embarrassment.” https://t.co/9HKDetYpa5pic.twitter.com/zuGivUyqYo
He then explained his reason why. “The president has had an opportunity to access the courts,” he said, adding that if the president’s legal team — including Rudy Giuliani and former prosecutor Sidney Powell, who’ve been alleging a conspiracy involving [deep breath] Venezuela, Cuba, China, George Soros, and the Clinton Foundation — have evidence of fraud, they should “present it.” But that hasn’t happened. So Christie didn’t hold back. “Quite frankly the conduct of the president’s legal team has been a national embarrassment.”
He elaborated, saying that Powell was “accusing [Georgia] Governor Bran Kemp of a crime on television yet being unwilling to go on TV and defend and lay out he evidence that she supposedly has.” He added, “This is outrageous by any lawyer, and notice, George, they won’t do it inside the courtroom. They allege fraud outside the courtroom but when they go inside the courtroom they don’t argue fraud.”
He continued:
Look, I’ve been a supporter of the president. I voted for him twice. But elections have consequence. And we cannot continue to act as if something happened here that didn’t happen. You have an obligation to present the evidence. The evidence has not been presented. And you must conclude — as Tucker Carlson even concluded the other night — if you’re unwilling to come forward and present the evidence, it must mean the evidence doesn’t exist. That’s what I was worried about starting Election Night, and I remain concerned today. I think it’s wrong.
He concluded by saying, “As much as I’m a strong Republican and I love my party, it’s the country that has to come first.”
Christie hasn’t always followed the party line. After he was one of dozens in Trump’s entourage to test positive for COVID-19 — which sent him to the ICU — he begged his supporters to take it far more seriously than they have. So kudos to Chris Christie (even if it seems few in Trump’s base listened to him about the latter)! Then again, you’re supposed to take the rational position on things like a rampaging pandemic and baseless accusations of voter fraud. And of course, Chris Christie will still always be Chris Christie.
In a normal year, anyone who decides to remain sober (for a whole range of very legitimate reasons) might be faced with a Holiday-season conundrum: What to drink while others are tying one on? But due to COVID, the social calendar is light this year. So that’s a non-issue.
You can drink tea on Zoom, no one will notice.
That said, plenty of sober folks love the taste of beer without wanting the effects of the alcohol. And good news for them, the non-alcoholic beer industry is booming. And while yellow, fizzy NA beers from giant macro brewers still abound, craft beer has begun to embrace alcohol-free brews over the past few years.
To help you navigate the exciting world of non-alcoholic brews, we decided to list eight of our favorites as we head into the holidays (and the traditional beers they most resemble).
Partake Stout
Non-alcoholic stout is a tall order. Partake tackled the task and while the warming alcohol flavor of many stouts is missing, the flavors aren’t. It’s full of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and sweet caramel flavors that are so pronounced you might continue drinking this beer well into spring.
Most Resembles: Beamish Stout
Brooklyn Special Effects
Brooklyn Brewing is one of the OG’s in the world of craft brewing so it’s no surprise the iconic brewery decided to try its hand at a NA beer. Special Effects definitely doesn’t disappoint with its dry-hopped, fresh, resinous, and crisp flavors.
It’s light, clean, and perfect for a sunny-yet-chilly late-fall day.
Most Resembles: Harpoon Rec League
BrewDog Nanny State
We know the lads at Scotland’s BrewDog like to make jokes with their beer names, but this NA bottle speaks for itself (and despite the name). This is a beer for pale ale fans hoping to take a month or two off from high octane hop bombs. Though it’s devoid of alcohol, it’s filled with bitter, spicy, citrusy hops.
Most Resembles: Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
Athletic Smooth Ascent
With a name like Athletic, you can probably guess that this beer is designed for athletes who aren’t trying to run a 5K or play slow-pitch softball with a mid-day buzz. While it’s well known for its lighter beers, you’d be remiss if you didn’t try Smooth Ascent, the brewery’s chocolate and coffee-filled stout that actually contains about half the caffeine of a cup of joe.
Most Resembles: Narragansett Coffee Milk Stout
Heineken 0.0
If you enjoy the taste of Heineken, but you’re not trying to fall asleep after a few beers at lunch, Heineken 0.0 is for you. While many larger brands have launched beers that barely resemble their alcohol-filled counterparts, Heineken 0.0 tastes identical to regular Heineken with none of the booze.
Most Resembles: Heineken
Hairless Dog Black Ale
Hairless Dog’s “darkest ale” is its Black Ale. While it doesn’t contain any alcohol, it’s high in flavor with roasted malt and subtle bitter coffee flavors along with velvety chocolate richness to finish. To add to that, it has a nice hop presence that ties everything together in a neat, little bow.
Most Resembles: Schlafly Black Lager
Surreal 17 Mile Porter
November is a great month for porters. If you’re staying sober but want to try one, opt for a 17 Mile Porter from Surreal instead. While it contains no alcohol, it’s full of bitter espresso, rich dark chocolate, and resinous hop flavors.
Over the past half-decade, Wiz Khalifa’s love of cannabis has escalated beyond something he merely does for fun. Back in 2014 he created a strain called Khalifa Kush, which he did in partnership with Cookie Co. 415. But now the “Black And Yellow” rapper now faces a lawsuit from the strain’s co-owner Carlos Arias, who sued both Khalifa and NFL Hall of Famer and Good Morning America host Michael Strahan, who was involved in the product. Arias claims he was left out of a cannabis licensing deal valued price at no less than $20,000,000.
According to court documents provided by The Blast, Arias, who is a director and managing agent for Cuzzi Consulting Inc., claims that Wiz and Strahan “pilfered more than $100,000,000 in assets from Nominal Defendants.” Arias’ lawsuit also claims a “breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting fiduciary breaches, conversion, corporate waste, tortious breach of an express or implied agreement, unjust enrichment, money had and received, professional negligence, civil conspiracy, and declaratory judgment arising out of Defendants’ wrongful conduct concerning the usurpation and misappropriation of assets from Nominal Defendants KKE USA and the Khalifa Kush Joint Venture.”
Arias’ lawsuit also says that Wiz orchestrated the scheme with help from “his entourage who conspired with the illicit assistance of outside counsel Pryor Cashman” in order to “funnel the proceeds from to themselves and certain third party beneficiaries.”
The lawsuit arrives after Wiz launched his delivery-only restaurant, HotBox By Wiz, which boasts a menu that references his music catalog and his love for marijuana.
As UFC fighter Mike Perry began walking out to his UFC 255 bout, something unexpected happened. Instead of hearing his chosen song, Perry was surprised that “Halo” was playing. It’s unclear what song he expected to walk out to, but usually the songs are fierce, pump up anthems, not a ballad like “Halo.” Yet, it all worked out for the fighter, who went with it and began singing along to the emotional track while he prepped:
The wrong song was playing when Mike Perry walked out, but he still sang along
It takes a certain kind of guy to roll with the punches (heh) in a situation like this, and both fans of Perry and Beyonce are enjoying the moment, watching him sing along.
And as the announcers noted, his main supporter during the fight was his very pregnant girlfriend, so given that context, maybe “Halo” does make sense for his song — it’s a track about realizing someone loves you unconditionally and how that love makes them seem angelic. Plenty of pregnant women wouldn’t want to be in a UFC ring during that sometimes difficult and exhausting time, but Perry has that, so perhaps his girlfriend deserves the song as a tribute.
Sadly, as USA Today notes, Perry did still lose his fight. But that has nothing to do with the Beyonce song in my book.
While the NBA is in the midst of the free agent frenzy, the new league year has also opened up extension negotiations for players entering the final year of their deals around the league. The one everyone is waiting on is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s decision regarding the supermax the Bucks have on the table for him, but there are others that can lock themselves in longterm to their current team as well.
Among those is Donovan Mitchell, who is at the top of the rookie class eligible for extensions this season, and given his continued improvement year over year, headlined by his production in Utah’s seven-game series loss against Denver, it comes as little surprise that Utah would make sure to lock him up. On Sunday, word emerged that the Jazz and Mitchell had agreed to a 5-year max extension, with $163 million guaranteed that could become worth up to $195 million if he’s selected to an All-NBA team next season, with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski breaking the news.
The deal is guaranteed for $163M and could increase to the $195M by meeting the All-NBA criteria for the 2020-2021 season. https://t.co/llOeo4t1Xl
Mitchell has become one of the league’s best shooting guards/combo guards, averaging 24 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game last season as the Jazz earned the 6-seed in the West. The task now for Mitchell, who has seen an uptick in both production and efficiency in each of his three years in the league, is to help elevate the Jazz to more than just a solid playoff team and try to, along with the help of a strong supporting cast that will hopefully stay healthy this year, push them deeper into the playoffs in a crowded West.
As for the Jazz, locking down Mitchell was always going to happen, but next summer brings the real test of their belief in this squad as constructed when Rudy Gobert becomes extension eligible.
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