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This 2022 Tsunuki Limited Edition was a model of complexity and balance, both subtle and bold. Loved it. Kanpai! This Booker’s from 10 years ago is one of five Booker’s remaining on my shelf, all from 2015/16. Once they’re gone I’ll likely be done with Booker’s, the range of options now on the market having made the brand a less appealing buy for the price. But this bottle, bought for its 2016 price? Excellent. Cheers! To accompany my classic reading, a classic dry martini in the author’s preferred manner—12 to 1 ratio of gin to dry vermouth, ice cold, with lemon zest. Simple. Effective. Cheers!

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Home Base Single Malt Whiskey
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Home Base Single Malt Whiskey

HOME BASE SINGLE MALT Batch 1 (July 2021) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – 3 … Continue reading Home Base Single Malt Whiskey

Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?
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Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?

SAM HOUSTON 15 YEAR Release No. 6 Batch MO-1 (2021) MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley … Continue reading Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?

High West Distillery’s Bourye Limited Sighting – 2017
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High West Distillery’s Bourye Limited Sighting – 2017

BOURYE Batch 17A13 (2017) MASH BILL – blend of MGP rye and bourbon (Rye: 95% rye / 5% barley; Bourbon … Continue reading High West Distillery’s Bourye Limited Sighting – 2017

Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Rye – Store Pick!
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Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Rye – Store Pick!

WILLETT SiB RYE Barrel #980 selected by K&L (2019) MASH BILL – unstated PROOF – 114.2 AGE – 6 years … Continue reading Willett Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Rye – Store Pick!

Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!
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Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

JIM BEAM DISTILLER’S CUT Limited Release (2017) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!
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Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!

REBEL DISTILLER’S COLLECTION Barrel No. 7112042 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% barley PROOF … Continue reading Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!

Why is “smooth” so thorny?
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Why is “smooth” so thorny?

It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about movies or theater, carpentry or gardening, baseball or chess… Most any such pursuit … Continue reading Why is “smooth” so thorny?

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky

ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 114.2 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – Ardbeg PRICE – $76 … Continue reading Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky

Baller Single Malt Whiskey
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Baller Single Malt Whiskey

BALLER SINGLE MALT WHISKEY MASH BILL – 100% American barley (predominately two-row pale malted barley, the remainder lightly roasted) PROOF … Continue reading Baller Single Malt Whiskey

Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9
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Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9

OLD CARTER SMALL BATCH BOURBON Batch #9 (2021) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 116.8 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9

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