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A late night end to this Acacia Cask Finished Westward single malt. All the familiar Westward notes I love, darker, with a mouthwatering tanginess from a zingy grapefruit zest note. That’s what I said at uncorking and it’s been consistent right up to this final pour. Cheers! New notes on FOUR WAIHEKE WHISKIES. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this intriguing flight from New Zealand. Cheers! Good sooty sherried stuff. Brings back memories of visiting Sandy Bells Pub in Edinburgh, where I first experienced Kilkerran many years ago. Sláinte!

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High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!
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High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!

HIGH WEST RENDEZVOUS RYE Batch 15H11 (2015) MASH BILL – Blend of MGP’s 95% rye /5% malted rye and Barton’s … Continue reading High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!

Calumet Farm 16 Year
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Calumet Farm 16 Year

CALUMET FARM SINGLE RACK BLACK 16 YEAR Released 2022 MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley PROOF – … Continue reading Calumet Farm 16 Year

Blade and Bow – cheap marketing or great bourbon?
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Blade and Bow – cheap marketing or great bourbon?

BLADE AND BOW I bought this particular bottle in late 2017 or early 2018 MASH BILL – Unknown PROOF – … Continue reading Blade and Bow – cheap marketing or great bourbon?

Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?
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Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?

SAM HOUSTON 15 YEAR Release No. 6 Batch MO-1 (2021) MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% malted barley … Continue reading Sam Houston 15 Year – or, Is Too Much Great Bourbon Possible?

On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel
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On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

GEORGE REMUS Single Barrel selected by Leap Day Whiskey Society (2020) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% barley … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt5: George Remus Cask Strength Single Barrel

On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years
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On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years

1792 Aged Twelve Years (2021 release) MASH BILL – 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley PROOF – 96.6 AGE – … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt4: 1792 Aged Twelve Years

On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4
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On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4

BARDSTOWN BOURBON CO. DISCOVERY #4 Released in 2020 MASH BILL – 55% is 74/18/8; 37% is 78.5/13/8.5; 8% is 75/13/12 … Continue reading On Familiar Tastes Pt2: Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4

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!

Very Old Barton 100
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Very Old Barton 100

VERY OLD BARTON 100 standard release (2020) MASH BILL – Unknown (likely 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% barley) PROOF – … Continue reading Very Old Barton 100

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

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