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These annual Westward Milestone releases ain’t cheap, but they’re SO unique and SO GOOD. I took my time with this final pour, and in a glass that kinda went with the bottle. 😊 Cheers! At uncorking I found this small batch blend of 8-to-10-year MGP bourbon to be pretty familiar and straightforward. But then on the second pour a few days later I noticed a very decadent syrupy vanilla note come on strong, elevating the experience substantially. Gold star to @klwines for nailing it! Cheers! New notes on RITTENHOUSE BOTTLED IN BOND SINGLE BARREL aged a lucky 7 YEARS. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on an older than usual outing of this classic rye. Cheers!

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Wild Turkey Private Selection Single Barrel Rye – Aged 8+ Years
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Wild Turkey Private Selection Single Barrel Rye – Aged 8+ Years

WILD TURKEY PRIVATE SELECTION RYE Single Barrel 24-6130 selected by K&L (2025) MASH BILL – 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% … Continue reading Wild Turkey Private Selection Single Barrel Rye – Aged 8+ Years

Woodinville 9 Year Bourbon
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Woodinville 9 Year Bourbon

WOODINVILLE 9 YEAR BOURBON Limited Edition (2025) MASH BILL – 55% corn, 35% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Woodinville 9 Year Bourbon

A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID
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A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID

After successfully evading COVID for five+ years, that nasty gremlin finally got me! I’m sharing my experience for any other … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID

San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition
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San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition

What’s a dive bar? That’s a question that’s been asked, answered, and the answers debated, for generations. My partner and … Continue reading San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition

Jim Beam Black Aged 8 Years – bottled in 2003!
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Jim Beam Black Aged 8 Years – bottled in 2003!

JIM BEAM BLACK Bottled in 2003; distilled in 1995 or thereabouts MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted … Continue reading Jim Beam Black Aged 8 Years – bottled in 2003!

Revisiting: John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel
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Revisiting: John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel

JOHN J. BOWMAN PIONEER SPIRIT Single Barrel (2024) MASH BILL – unstated (rumored Buffalo Trace mash bill #1) PROOF – … Continue reading Revisiting: John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel

Thresh & Winnow American Single Malt Whiskey
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Thresh & Winnow American Single Malt Whiskey

THRESH & WINNOW AMERICAN SINGLE MALT Limited Release Single Cask #3991 (2024) MASH BILL – 100% organic malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Thresh & Winnow American Single Malt Whiskey

Ardbeg Smokiverse (2025)
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Ardbeg Smokiverse (2025)

ARDBEG SMOKIVERSE 2025 Committee Release MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 96.6 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – Ardbeg … Continue reading Ardbeg Smokiverse (2025)

Courage & Conviction Single Malt – Cask Strength Cuvée Single Cask!
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Courage & Conviction Single Malt – Cask Strength Cuvée Single Cask!

COURAGE & CONVICTION Single cask #2572 aka “Maple Train” selected by San Francisco Whiskey Bourbon & Scotch Society (2025) MASH … Continue reading Courage & Conviction Single Malt – Cask Strength Cuvée Single Cask!

Woodinville 8 Year Rye (2025)
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Woodinville 8 Year Rye (2025)

WOODINVILLE 8 YEAR RYE Limited Release 2025 MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – 100 AGE – 8 years DISTILLERY … Continue reading Woodinville 8 Year Rye (2025)

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