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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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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Sonoma Distilling Co.’s Single Barrel Reserve Rye
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Sonoma Distilling Co.’s Single Barrel Reserve Rye

SONOMA DISTILLING CO. SINGLE BARREL RESERVE RYE store-pick from Bourbon County, San Francisco (2019) MASH BILL – 80% rye, 20% … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Sonoma Distilling Co.’s Single Barrel Reserve Rye

Medley Exclusive Selection – Drammers Club Los Angeles 2019
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Medley Exclusive Selection – Drammers Club Los Angeles 2019

MEDLEY EXCLUSIVE SELECTION Drammers Club Los Angeles, Barrel 1 (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed low-rye mash bill PROOF – 126.65 … Continue reading Medley Exclusive Selection – Drammers Club Los Angeles 2019

Peerless Small Batch Bourbon
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Peerless Small Batch Bourbon

PEERLESS SMALL BATCH BOURBON Batch #150430201 (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 110.6 AGE – NAS (4+ years) DISTILLERY … Continue reading Peerless Small Batch Bourbon

Whiskey Story Swap – April 2020
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Whiskey Story Swap – April 2020

This is the second outing in this experiment. I hope you’ll be inclined to join in… Posted at the end … Continue reading Whiskey Story Swap – April 2020

Book: 99 Drams of Whiskey by Kate Hopkins
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Book: 99 Drams of Whiskey by Kate Hopkins

99 DRAMS OF WHISKEY The Accidental Hedonist’s Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink BY – … Continue reading Book: 99 Drams of Whiskey by Kate Hopkins

Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel OESK
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Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel OESK

FOUR ROSES BARREL STRENGTH SiB OESK Selected by K&L, CA (2017) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% barley … Continue reading Four Roses Barrel Strength Single Barrel OESK

Tax Day: Three Budget Bottles to Ease the Burden (not the Bourbon!)
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Tax Day: Three Budget Bottles to Ease the Burden (not the Bourbon!)

Tax Day. Well, normally. This year it’s July 15, because 🦠😷🏠💸. But still… Tax Day. Always a sobering moment. Sometimes … Continue reading Tax Day: Three Budget Bottles to Ease the Burden (not the Bourbon!)

National Siblings Day Comparison: Three Home Base Spirits Whiskeys
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National Siblings Day Comparison: Three Home Base Spirits Whiskeys

HOME BASE BOURBON single barrel Batch #13 (2020) MASH BILL – 60% organic corn, 30% malted barley, 10% rye PROOF – … Continue reading National Siblings Day Comparison: Three Home Base Spirits Whiskeys

Strathclyde 30 Year Single Grain Scotch
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Strathclyde 30 Year Single Grain Scotch

STRATHCLYDE SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH cask strength single barrel bottled for K&L (2018) MASH BILL – Undisclosed grain mash bill (rumored … Continue reading Strathclyde 30 Year Single Grain Scotch

OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength
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OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

I’m a big fan of oak flavors in bourbon—not only the vanillas and caramels that come from the oak, but … Continue reading OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

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