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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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Barrell Whiskey Single Barrel Cask Strength 18 Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey
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Barrell Whiskey Single Barrel Cask Strength 18 Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey

BARRELL WHISKEY Single Barrel A111, selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – Unknown PROOF – 116.66 AGE – 18 years … Continue reading Barrell Whiskey Single Barrel Cask Strength 18 Year Kentucky Straight Whiskey

Revisiting: Bodie 5 Dog Single Malt California Whiskey
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Revisiting: Bodie 5 Dog Single Malt California Whiskey

BODIE 5 DOG SINGLE MALT Barrel #3 (2019) MASH BILL – 100% two-row malted barley PROOF – 80 AGE – … Continue reading Revisiting: Bodie 5 Dog Single Malt California Whiskey

2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th
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2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

AMERICAN SPIRIT Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy to Russell BY – David Jennings PUBLISHER – Mascot Books YEAR – 2020 … Continue reading 2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

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Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

REDWOOD EMPIRE LOST MONARCH a blend of straight rye and bourbon whiskeys MASH BILL – 60% rye whiskey (95% rye, … Continue reading Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!
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WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!

WHISTLEPIG 15 YEAR RYE Single Barrel 00145 selected by Bitters & Bottles (2020) MASH BILL – undisclosed Canadian rye PROOF … Continue reading WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!

Michter’s Single Barrel 10 Year Rye
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Michter’s Single Barrel 10 Year Rye

MICHTER’S SINGLE BARREL 10 YEAR RYE Barrel No. 18E595 (2018) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 92.8 AGE – 10 … Continue reading Michter’s Single Barrel 10 Year Rye

Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye
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Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye

LOST REPUBLIC SINGLE BARREL CASK STRENGTH RYE Barrel LRCR01 (2019) MASH BILL – 95% rye, 5% barley PROOF – 116 … Continue reading Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye

Cameronbridge 27 Year Single Grain Scotch
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Cameronbridge 27 Year Single Grain Scotch

CAMERONBRIDGE 27 YEAR SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH bottled under the “Old Particular” label for K&L (2019) MASH BILL – Unknown un-malted … Continue reading Cameronbridge 27 Year Single Grain Scotch

Westward American Single Malt Whiskey – Cask Strength Store Pick!
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Westward American Single Malt Whiskey – Cask Strength Store Pick!

WESTWARD AMERICAN SINGLE MALT WHISKEY Single Barrel B-236-11 selected by K&L (2019) MASH BILL – 100% two-row malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Westward American Single Malt Whiskey – Cask Strength Store Pick!

Croftengea 12 Year Single Malt Scotch
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Croftengea 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

CROFTENGEA 12 YEAR SINGLE MALT SCOTCH cask strength single barrel bottled for K&L (2018) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley … Continue reading Croftengea 12 Year Single Malt Scotch

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