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The Thompson Bros Mystery Malt series is a gamble. You don’t know what you’re buying but trust the tastes of the Thompsons. They’ve demonstrated their good taste, so, I gambled. Turns out I lost this round. This bottle is a 4-year very sherried Raasay. The age statement doesn’t bother me so much as the dry sherry bomb taste profile. I’m just not into sherry bombs. My last experience with Raasay was also young and unimpressive, and I gave that bottle away. So, oh well. Sláinte…? At first I found this single cask release from Isle of Harris Distillery to be fine—good, but overpriced. (I’d picked it up when it went on sale.) But over time it really grew on me. I enjoyed it neat and in cocktails like the Penicillin and Rob Roy. Sláinte! What should I call this one? It uses the classic 5:1 martini ratio of Roku Gin to Bigallet China-China Amaro, garnished with orange zest. Tastes great, and look at that color! (📸2) Any ideas for a name? Cheers!

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George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel
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George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel

GEORGE DICKEL 15 YEAR SINGLE BARREL bottle 66 (2021) MASH BILL – 84% corn, 8% rye, 8% barley PROOF – … Continue reading George Dickel 15 Year Single Barrel

To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?
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To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?

The character Hamlet has a very famous line. Well, Hamlet has many famous lines. Even if one has never seen … Continue reading To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?

Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!
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Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

OLD CHARTER OAK Chinkapin Oak (2020) MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 PROOF – 93 AGE – 9 … Continue reading Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

RARE BREED BARREL PROOF RYE 2020 bottling MASH BILL – 51% Rye, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley PROOF – 112.2 … Continue reading Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!
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Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!

TOM’S FOOLERY BONDED RYE Barrel #294 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 69% winter rye, 27% malted rye, and … Continue reading Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye

PARKER’S HERITAGE COLLECTION RYE WHISKEY Released in 2019 MASH BILL – 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye

Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon – Batch 26
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Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon – Batch 26

BARRELL CRAFT SPIRITS BOURBON Batch 26 (2020) MASH BILL – unspecified blend of Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana bourbon mash bills … Continue reading Barrell Craft Spirits Bourbon – Batch 26

Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch A (2019)
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Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch A (2019)

REDBREAST SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY Maison Corbeaux exclusive small batch cask strength Batch A (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed … Continue reading Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch A (2019)

Two Spirits of French Lick Whiskeys:  Lee W. Sinclair Four Grain Bottled in Bond & Mattie Gladden Single Barrel
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Two Spirits of French Lick Whiskeys: Lee W. Sinclair Four Grain Bottled in Bond & Mattie Gladden Single Barrel

LEE W. SINCLAIR FOUR GRAIN BOURBON bottled in bond release (2020) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 17% wheat, 13% oats, … Continue reading Two Spirits of French Lick Whiskeys: Lee W. Sinclair Four Grain Bottled in Bond & Mattie Gladden Single Barrel

Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye
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Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

MADAM BLENDED WHISKY a blend of whiskies together forming a more perfect union (2020) MASH BILL – 37% corn, 58% … Continue reading Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

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