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This stuff was dark and broody and I loved every sip. Among the few whiskies I’ve bought a back up of since getting out of the back-up habit. This final pour is of that back up, so, farewell Laphroaig Cairdeas 2024. It’s been a lovely stormy ride. Sláinte! My favorite Manhattan riff, the Rob Roy, here made with MacLean’s Nose Blended Scotch, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters. And look at that color! That’s not AI just the real deal. Cheers! New notes on a McKENZIE 9 YEAR CASK STRENGTH RYE. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this singular single barrel from New York. Cheers!

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Comparison: Bottle Kill Weller Full Proof Barrel #225 / Uncorking Weller Full Proof Barrel #269
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Comparison: Bottle Kill Weller Full Proof Barrel #225 / Uncorking Weller Full Proof Barrel #269

WELLER FULL PROOF Barrel #225 picked by K&L (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed mash of corn, wheat, and barley PROOF … Continue reading Comparison: Bottle Kill Weller Full Proof Barrel #225 / Uncorking Weller Full Proof Barrel #269

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

JOHN J. BOWMAN PIONEER SPIRIT Single Barrel (2017) MASH BILL – unknown (rumored Buffalo Trace mash bill #1) PROOF – … Continue reading John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel

Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey
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Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

PIKESVILLE RYE MASH BILL – Unstated (rumored 39% corn, 51% rye, 10% barley) PROOF – 110 AGE – 6 years … Continue reading Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

Bottle Kill: George Dickel Hand Selected Barrel – Store Pick!
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Bottle Kill: George Dickel Hand Selected Barrel – Store Pick!

GEORGE DICKEL HAND SELECTED BARREL Barrel #04F29 L 56-2-13 selected by Healthy Spirits (2017) MASH BILL – 84% corn, 8% … Continue reading Bottle Kill: George Dickel Hand Selected Barrel – Store Pick!

Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV
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Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV

REMUS REPEAL RESERVE III Released Fall 2019 MASH BILL – 90% is a 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% … Continue reading Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV

Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye
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Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

MICHTER’S TOASTED BARREL FINISH RYE Finish Barrel No. 20H1762 (2020) MASH BILL – unknown PROOF – 110.4 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

Bomberger’s Declaration
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Bomberger’s Declaration

BOMBERGER’S DECLARATION Batch #18C317 (2018) MASH BILL – Unknown bourbon mash bill PROOF – 108 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Bomberger’s Declaration

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey
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Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey

SHENK’S HOMESTEAD Batch #17A01 (2017) MASH BILL – Unknown high-rye mash bill(s) PROOF – 91.2 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick

WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barrel #4795 selected by Ledger’s Liquor (2020) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 129.6 … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick

Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake
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Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake

REDEMPTION TYLER’S MISTAKE Batch No. 001 (2018) MASH BILL – unstated blend of bourbon and rye mash bills PROOF – … Continue reading Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake

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