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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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Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!
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Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

JIM BEAM DISTILLER’S CUT Limited Release (2017) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!
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Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!

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OLD CARTER SMALL BATCH BOURBON Batch #9 (2021) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 116.8 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9

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Solomon Scott Rye Whiskey – Single Barrel Pick!

SOLOMON SCOTT RYE Single Barrel #172 selected by Seelbach’s (2021) MASH BILL – 60% rye, 35% corn, 5% malted barley … Continue reading Solomon Scott Rye Whiskey – Single Barrel Pick!

Lagavulin 12 Year Limited Edition 2015
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Lagavulin 12 Year Limited Edition 2015

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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

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