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Took the Monterey cocktail recipe, swapped in maple syrup for the simple syrup, et voila! The Autumn in Monterey cocktail. For something both refreshing and cozy, I recommend it. Cheers! Oooo this one has legit intrigue. Proper notes to come, but out of the gate I’ll say there’s a waltz going on here between dark fruit, coffee, and chocolate notes that is worthy of a dramatic mystery. Cheers! Life is short. Open the good stuff. New notes on OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this unfortunately overhyped bourbon, and reflections on the things that last. Cheers!

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Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon
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Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon

WILLETT POT STILL RESERVE standard small batch release MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 94 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon

Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye
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Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye

BLUE NOTE JUKE JOINT BOURBON MASH BILL – 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% barley PROOF – 93 AGE – 3-4 … Continue reading Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye

Comparison: Two Affordable Wheated Store Picks – Larceny & Weller Special Reserve
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Comparison: Two Affordable Wheated Store Picks – Larceny & Weller Special Reserve

LARCENY Barrel No. 6196293 picked by San Francisco Wine Trading Co. (2019) MASH BILL – 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% … Continue reading Comparison: Two Affordable Wheated Store Picks – Larceny & Weller Special Reserve

McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon
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McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon

MCKENZIE SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barrel No. 1284 picked by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted … Continue reading McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon

Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)
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Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)

WILDERNESS TRAIL CASK STRENGTH RYE Single Barrel No. 15L3019B (2020) MASH BILL – 56% rye, 33% corn, 11% barley PROOF … Continue reading Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!
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Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!

OLD OVERHOLT STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY 2020 reboot MASH BILL – undisclosed PROOF – 86 AGE – 3 years DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!

Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT 20 YEAR Batch 1, Bottle 0390, UK release (2016) MASH BILL – Unknown PROOF – 94 AGE … Continue reading Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

Comparison: Mystery Samples…!
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Comparison: Mystery Samples…!

Normally a comparison post would start off with the stats of the given bottles. But as I don’t know what … Continue reading Comparison: Mystery Samples…!

Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856
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Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856

UNCLE NEAREST 1856 PREMIUM WHISKEY MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 100 AGE – blend of 8-14 year whiskeys DISTILLERY … Continue reading Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856

Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities
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Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities

HIRSCH SELECTION SPECIAL RESERVE CORN WHISKEY a single barrel aged in reused oak barrels (2009) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF … Continue reading Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities

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