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This 2025 Limited Edition from Mars Tsunuki leans more into its sherry casks than its bourbon casks. Fine. But given my recent and lingering sherry fatigue, I’ll admit to being a bit disappointed. I’ll return to it for proper notes once it’s had some time to air out a bit, and maybe track down a more bourbon influenced Tsunuki release to compare it to. Until then, kanpai! New notes on KILKERRAN 12 YEAR SINGLE MALT. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this solid scotch sipper. Sláinte! Out of the gate I’m not so sure about this one. Dry like a long dead fallen oak left out to weather. None of the apple sweetness I usually get from Bowman bourbons. We’ll see how it airs out… Cheers!

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Whiskey’s Ecology of Welcome — on curiosity and the (in)curious advent of tater haterism
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Whiskey’s Ecology of Welcome — on curiosity and the (in)curious advent of tater haterism

“The right way to drink whiskey is the way you like to drink it.” This sentiment is often expressed, in … Continue reading Whiskey’s Ecology of Welcome — on curiosity and the (in)curious advent of tater haterism

Westward Single Malt Whiskey – Tempranillo Cask Finish
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Westward Single Malt Whiskey – Tempranillo Cask Finish

WESTWARD SINGLE MALT Tempranillo Cask Exclusive Westward Club SiB Release (2021) MASH BILL – 100% two-row barley PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Westward Single Malt Whiskey – Tempranillo Cask Finish

Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey
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Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey

My first taste of Westward Whiskey was a doozy, a 131-proof Single Malt single barrel, selected by K&L in 2019. … Continue reading Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey

Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary
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Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary

BOOKER’S BOURBON Batch 2014-05 (2014) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 127.9 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Two Older Booker’s – 2014-05 & 30th Anniversary

Nassif Family Reserve American Whiskey
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Nassif Family Reserve American Whiskey

NASSIF FAMILY RESERVE Batch No. 3 (2021) MASH BILL – blend of MGP light whiskey, rye, and bourbon PROOF – … Continue reading Nassif Family Reserve American Whiskey

Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year

JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT 21 YEAR Batch No. 15, Bottle No. 038 (2013) MASH BILL – unknown PROOF – 94 AGE … Continue reading Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year

Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits
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Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits

Sometime in early 2019, a very unique bottle of bourbon caught my eye on the shelf of a local spirits … Continue reading Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits

Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!
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Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

KAIYŌ WHISKY Cask #543 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 112 AGE – 7 … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition
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Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

KAIYŌ WHISKY The Sheri Second Edition (2020) MASH BILL – unstated PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS (about 10 years … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

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

FOUR ROSES BARREL STRENGTH SiB OBSO “Ask The Angles” selected by Bitters & Bottles (2020) MASH BILL – 60% corn, … Continue reading Comparison: Two Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrels – OBSO & OBSV

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