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This St George 40th Anniversary release came out in 2022 and despite my being a massive St George fan I passed on it, given the steep msrp—not to mention what some pirate retailers wanted for it! Lingering bottles have finally been put on steep discounts in a place or two. Still cha-ching but I went for it. It’s excellent. Not worth even the sale price I’d say, given how excellent the standard annual release always is. But if you’re a fan of the brand and feel like splurging, the tasting experience won’t disappoint. Cheers! MacLean’s Nose Blended Scotch, easily among my favorite go-to’s and a no brainer buy for the price and quality. If you told me it was a single malt I’d believe you. Great in a Penicillin cocktail or neat all on its own. Sláinte! New notes on a 2016 HENRY McKENNA BiB SiB. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this, my final outing with the HMcK brand, and why it will be my last. Cheers!

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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?

Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!
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Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

JIM BEAM DISTILLER’S CUT Limited Release (2017) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 13% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Remember This? ☞ Jim Beam Distiller’s Cut!

Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!
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Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!

REBEL DISTILLER’S COLLECTION Barrel No. 7112042 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% barley PROOF … Continue reading Rebel Distiller’s Collection – Store Pick!

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

Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond
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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond

HENRY McKENNA Single Barrel #5929 barreled on November 13, 2008 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley … Continue reading Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond

William Larue Weller (2016)
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William Larue Weller (2016)

WILLIAM LARUE WELLER 2016 release MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace wheated mash bill (rumored 72% corn, 18% wheat, 10% barley) … Continue reading William Larue Weller (2016)

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

Comparison: Stagg Jr. Batch #12 / Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
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Comparison: Stagg Jr. Batch #12 / Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof

STAGG JR. BATCH #12 2019 release MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 PROOF – 132.3 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Comparison: Stagg Jr. Batch #12 / Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof

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

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