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Aug 25 2026
Bourbon Deep Dive

Low-Proof Bourbon for Everyday Sipping

Not every night calls for a bold, high-proof pour, and low-proof bourbon deserves more credit than it usually gets.

Aug 24 2026
Bourbon Deep Dive

High-Rye Bourbon and What Makes It Different

If a standard bourbon feels a little too sweet for your taste, high-rye is usually the direction worth trying next.

Aug 22 2026
Bourbon Deep Dive

The Perfect Snacks to Pair with Wheated Bourbon

Wheated bourbon's soft, honeyed profile makes it one of the easier whiskeys to build a snack spread around, and a few simple choices make the pairing...

Aug 21 2026
Whiskey Foundations

How to Host a Whiskey Tasting Night

A whiskey tasting doesn't need to be complicated to be genuinely fun. A few thoughtful choices upfront make the difference between a night that feels random...

Aug 20 2026
Whiskey Foundations

How a Barrel Turns Clear Spirit Into Whiskey

Whiskey comes off the still as a clear, sharp spirit with almost none of the color or flavor you'd recognize in a finished bottle.

Aug 18 2026
Whiskey Foundations

Michigan-Made Corn Products We Love

At Maria's Market, corn shows up in more places than you'd expect, from our whiskey selection to shelves throughout the store.

Aug 17 2026
Whiskey Foundations

High-Proof Whiskey and Michigan Winters

There's a reason high-proof whiskey feels right at home during a Michigan winter. A bold, warming pour suits a cold night in a way a lighter…

Aug 15 2026
Whiskey Foundations

How Grain Shapes Every Bottle of Whiskey

Before a whiskey ever touches a barrel, its flavor direction has already been decided in the grain bin. The specific recipe of grains used to make...

Aug 14 2026
Whiskey Foundations

What Actually Makes a Bourbon, Bourbon

Ask five customers what makes a bourbon a bourbon, and you'll usually hear five different answers, most involving Kentucky, most at least partly wrong.

Aug 11 2026
Whiskey Foundations

Why Michigan Loves Single Barrel Whiskey

If you've spent any time browsing the whiskey aisle at Maria's Market, you've probably noticed the words "single barrel" on more labels than you'd have seen…

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