Mint julep of them in specially made Kentucky Derby collectible glasses. In a contract arrangement between the Brown-Forman Corporation and Churchill Downs that has lasted more than 18 years, the Early Times Mint Julep Cocktail has been the designated "official mint julep of the Kentucky Derby", although the Early Times sold within the United States is a Kentucky whiskey, not a bourbon, due to its being aged in used, rather than new, oak barrels. However beginning in 2015, Old Forester, which is also produced by the Brown-Forman Corporation, is now "the official drink of the Kentucky Derby," when sold as Old Forester
A Spirit of the Sun A Spirit of the Sun The series was adapted into a 2-episode anime by Madhouse Studios. Directed by Masayuki Kojima and written by Tatsuhiko Urahata, Madhouse produced a 2-episode TV special adaptation of "A Spirit of The Sun", which was shown on WOWOW on September 17, 2006 and September 18, 2006, respectively. The anime was licensed in Germany by OVA films, but never released there. Maiden Japan has licensed the anime in North America. The ending theme of the anime is "The Power" by Kanon. "A Spirit of The Sun" received the 2006 Shogakukan Manga Award for the seinen/general category.