The Kentucky Derby has something for everyone, from an incredible history as a sporting event (since 1875!) to its pageantry and elaborate hats. But for us, it comes down to one thing: the mint julep.

Ultimately, the mint julep recipe at the track was revamped, and it now features either Old Forester, which is a sister brand of Woodford Reserve, or Woodford Reserve, and is also served as a ...

but has since rebounded thanks to the efforts of the Woodford Reserve brand, the release of its Mint Julep cocktail syrup and a standardization of the recipe served at Churchill Downs. Roughly ...