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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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McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!
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McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!

McKENZIE STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY single barrel #1855 selected by Seelbach’s (2020) MASH BILL – 80% rye, 20% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!

Josephine’s Flathead River Rye
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Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

JOSEPHINE’S FLATHEAD RIVER RYE Bootlegger’s Collection Chapter 1, a limited release of 30 barrels (2020) MASH BILL – 95% rye, … Continue reading Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

Old Dominick Huling Station Bourbon
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Old Dominick Huling Station Bourbon

OLD DOMINICK HULING STATION BOURBON very small batch early 2020 release MASH BILL – 52% corn, 44% rye, 4% malted … Continue reading Old Dominick Huling Station Bourbon

A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey
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A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

The start of a new year always seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

Comparison: Knob Creek ~15 Year Single Barrel / Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Rare Release
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Comparison: Knob Creek ~15 Year Single Barrel / Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Rare Release

KNOB CREEK SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barreled 9/21/2005 and selected by K&L 6/8/2020 (likely bottled a month or two later) MASH … Continue reading Comparison: Knob Creek ~15 Year Single Barrel / Doc Swinson’s 15 Year Rare Release

Carsebridge 52 Year (that’s right) Single Grain Scotch
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Carsebridge 52 Year (that’s right) Single Grain Scotch

CARSEBRIDGE 52 YEAR SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH bottled under the “Sovereign” label for K&L (2018) MASH BILL – Unknown un-malted mash … Continue reading Carsebridge 52 Year (that’s right) Single Grain Scotch

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. George G. Moore Batch
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Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. George G. Moore Batch

COURAGE & CONVICTION Batch: Dr. George G. Moore (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – … Continue reading Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. George G. Moore Batch

31n50 Bourbon Barrel #5
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31n50 Bourbon Barrel #5

31N50 Barrel #5, bottle 60 (2019) MASH BILL – 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% barley PROOF – 142.6 AGE – … Continue reading 31n50 Bourbon Barrel #5

Wilderness Trail [Wheated] Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond
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Wilderness Trail [Wheated] Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond

WILDERNESS TRAIL BOURBON WHISKEY BiB Single Barrel No. 150012OC MASH BILL – 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Wilderness Trail [Wheated] Bourbon Whiskey Bottled in Bond

1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!
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1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!

1792 FULL PROOF Barrel No. 2111 picked by K&L (2018) MASH BILL – Unstated (rumored 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% … Continue reading 1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!

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