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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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Interview: Mike Steine / Senior Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Co.
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Interview: Mike Steine / Senior Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Co.

I first brought home a bottle each of Woodinville rye and bourbon in early Summer 2018. I liked them both … Continue reading Interview: Mike Steine / Senior Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Co.

Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye
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Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye

MICHTER’S BARREL STRENGTH RYE Barrel No. 19C467 (2019) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 112 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye

Old Maysville Club Bottled in Bond Rye
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Old Maysville Club Bottled in Bond Rye

OLD MAYSVILLE CLUB RYE Bottled in Bond MASH BILL – 100% malted rye PROOF – 100 AGE – 4 years … Continue reading Old Maysville Club Bottled in Bond Rye

Comparison: Two Old Potrero Single Malt Ryes – a Cask Strength Store Pick and the 18 Year Bottled in Bond!
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Comparison: Two Old Potrero Single Malt Ryes – a Cask Strength Store Pick and the 18 Year Bottled in Bond!

OLD POTRERO STRAIGHT RYE single barrel #10 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted rye PROOF – 124.86 … Continue reading Comparison: Two Old Potrero Single Malt Ryes – a Cask Strength Store Pick and the 18 Year Bottled in Bond!

Laws San Luis Valley Rye – Cask Strength Store Pick!
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Laws San Luis Valley Rye – Cask Strength Store Pick!

LAWS SAN LUIS VALLEY RYE Barrel #508 selected by K&L (2021) MASH BILL – 100% heirloom San Luis Valley rye … Continue reading Laws San Luis Valley Rye – Cask Strength Store Pick!

Comparison: Two Courage & Conviction Single Malts – Bourbon Cask & Dr. Jim Swan Batch
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Comparison: Two Courage & Conviction Single Malts – Bourbon Cask & Dr. Jim Swan Batch

COURAGE & CONVICTION BOURBON CASK Batch: Nancy Fraley (2021) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Two Courage & Conviction Single Malts – Bourbon Cask & Dr. Jim Swan Batch

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!

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