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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. The NA beer game has much improved over the years, and this Rationale Japanese Style “beer” makes a great cap to the day. See y’all again October 8. Cheers—maybe with “beer,” maybe with coffee! This is one that contributed greatly to my sherry fatigue, and helped me understand that scotch aged in first-fill sherry casks just isn’t my jam. But I put it to good use in many Rob Roy and other cocktails. Waste not want not. Sláinte! A lovely single cask from Ardnamurchan courtesy of @klwines that’s both elegant and robust. Creamy, malty, rich, sweet, all the things. Sláinte!

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On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel
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On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

GEORGE REMUS Single Barrel selected by Leap Day Whiskey Society (2020) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years
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On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years

1792 Aged Twelve Years (2021 release) MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley PROOF – 96.6 AGE – … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years

On Familiar Tastes Pt3: Belle Meade Cask Strength Reserve
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On Familiar Tastes Pt3: Belle Meade Cask Strength Reserve

BELLE MEADE CASK STRENGTH RESERVE Batch #5 (2018) MASH BILL – unstated high-rye MGP mash bill(s) PROOF – 113.6 AGE … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt3: Belle Meade Cask Strength Reserve

On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4
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On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4

BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. DISCOVERY #4 Released in 2020 MASH BILL – 55% is 74/18/8; 37% is 78.5/13/8.5; 8% is 75/13/12 … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4

On Familiar Tastes Pt1: Woodinville Cask Strength Bourbon – Store Pick!
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On Familiar Tastes Pt1: Woodinville Cask Strength Bourbon – Store Pick!

WOODINVILLE CASK STRENGTH BOURBON Cask #2555 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 72% corn, 22% rye, 6% barley PROOF … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt1: Woodinville Cask Strength Bourbon – Store Pick!

Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler
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Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler

Every once in a while a simple household object captures your imagination… That has certainly been the case for me … Continue reading Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler

Comparison: Two Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels – OBSV & OESV
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Comparison: Two Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels – OBSV & OESV

FOUR ROSES BARREL STRENGTH SiB OBSV “Nate’s Barrel” selected by Healthy Spirits (2019) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 35% rye, … Continue reading Comparison: Two Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels – OBSV & OESV

Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Again!
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Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Again!

SMOKE WAGON UNCUT UNFILTERED Batch 26 – bottled November 16, 2020 MASH BILL – MGP 36% rye mash bill PROOF – … Continue reading Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Again!

Elijah Craig Straight Rye
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Elijah Craig Straight Rye

ELIJAH CRAIG STRAIGHT RYE MASH BILL – 51% Rye, 35% Corn, 14% Malted Barley PROOF – 94 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Hughes Belle of Bedford Pure Rye Whiskey
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Hughes Belle of Bedford Pure Rye Whiskey

HUGHES BELLE OF BEDFORD Single barrel selected by Prestige Ledroit MASH BILL – 95% rye, 5% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Hughes Belle of Bedford Pure Rye Whiskey

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