My first task of the day was to prepare the tasting for the German buyers at the distillery. The buyers received a fantastic demonstration of the 3 types of Four Roses Bourbon and were able to have a sample at every manufacturing step to really understand the process that goes in to making each bottle of bourbon. We also compared the brand with competitors and the taste of Four Roses Bourbon shined.  In my opinion, Four Roses Bourbon has a smoother taste and I really believe it has a lot to do with the constant care and quality control that they use in their manufacturing.Next, we learned about the history of the Four Roses Bourbon brand.  Just like most other bourbons of the 1800s,
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My name is Ben Barger and I have been given the opportunity to work at a variety of exciting positions with some of the best employers in the world over the next few weeks as a part of A Tempting World.I will be documenting my experiences with a blog series entitled "A Tempting World" and I am excited to share with you how my experiences as a U.S. Olympian retired from sport are helping me as I transition to the world of work.My first assignment is at Four Roses Bourbon Whiskey Distillery in Kentucky where I will spend the week as an Event and Marketing Specialist.The first day was action-packed with the grand opening of the Visitors Center, where dignitaries and city officials
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