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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. See y’all again April 8. Cheers—with coffee! This Westward single malt finished in PX Sherry casks is stellar. Rather than overwhelming the whiskey, the Sherry cask pulls forward Westward’s innate fruity qualities. Cheers! I read that the distiller at Mars Tsunuki likes his whisky best in a Highball. He’s right. It works. Kanpai!

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Revisiting: Willett Single Barrel Rye
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Revisiting: Willett Single Barrel Rye

WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE BOTTLED RYE Single Barrel #2253 (2019) MASH BILL – Unstated (likely their high-rye rye mash bill: 74% … Continue reading Revisiting: Willett Single Barrel Rye

Sazerac Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!
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Sazerac Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!

SAZERAC RYE Single barrel #057 selected by PlumpJack Wine & Spirits (2022) MASH BILL – undisclosed low-rye mash bill PROOF … Continue reading Sazerac Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!

Calumet Farm 16 Year
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Calumet Farm 16 Year

CALUMET FARM SINGLE RACK BLACK 16 YEAR Released 2022 MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley PROOF – … Continue reading Calumet Farm 16 Year

Jefferson’s Reserve – Single Barrel!
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Jefferson’s Reserve – Single Barrel!

JEFFERSON’S RESERVE VERY OLD KENTUCKY BOURBON Single Barrel #217 selected by BevMo (likely 2021) MASH BILL – Unknown (rumored 60% … Continue reading Jefferson’s Reserve – Single Barrel!

Deanston 20 Year Single Malt Whisky – Cask Strength!
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Deanston 20 Year Single Malt Whisky – Cask Strength!

DEANSTON HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Limited Edition matured in Oloroso Casks (2015) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 111 … Continue reading Deanston 20 Year Single Malt Whisky – Cask Strength!

Penderyn 12 Year Portwood Matured – Cask Strength Single Barrel!
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Penderyn 12 Year Portwood Matured – Cask Strength Single Barrel!

PENDERYN 12 YEAR PORTWOOD Single Barrel #PT113 selected by ImpEx Beverages (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Penderyn 12 Year Portwood Matured – Cask Strength Single Barrel!

Barrell Seagrass
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Barrell Seagrass

BARRELL SEAGRASS RYE Finished in Martinique Rum, Madeira & Apricot Brandy barrels (2021) MASH BILL – blend of unstated Kentucky, … Continue reading Barrell Seagrass

Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey
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Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey

CAPTAIN FLETCHER’S PRIVATE RESERVE RYE Aged in American oak and finished in Cognac barrels (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted … Continue reading Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey

Five Fall Whiskey Faves
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Five Fall Whiskey Faves

Autumn is easily my favorite season. The cooling but still comfortable temperatures, whether under clear or cloudy skies. The quality … Continue reading Five Fall Whiskey Faves

Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch
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Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch

BOOKER’S BOURBON Batch 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch” MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 124.8 … Continue reading Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch

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