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Took the Monterey cocktail recipe, swapped in maple syrup for the simple syrup, et voila! The Autumn in Monterey cocktail. For something both refreshing and cozy, I recommend it. Cheers! Oooo this one has legit intrigue. Proper notes to come, but out of the gate I’ll say there’s a waltz going on here between dark fruit, coffee, and chocolate notes that is worthy of a dramatic mystery. Cheers! Life is short. Open the good stuff. New notes on OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this unfortunately overhyped bourbon, and reflections on the things that last. Cheers!

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Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?
What's on the red table?

Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?

OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR 2019 release MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace wheated mash bill PROOF – 107 AGE … Continue reading Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?

What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?
P.O.V., What's on the red table?

What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?

It’s a subjective question, and I’ll not be so forward as to assume any objective answers here. But it’s a … Continue reading What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – the LL/ME Batch
What's on the red table?

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – the LL/ME Batch

RUSSELL’S RESERVE 10 YEAR Batch LL/ME200600 (2024) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – the LL/ME Batch

Comparison: Medley’s Private Stock + Medley Bros Heritage
What's on the red table?

Comparison: Medley’s Private Stock + Medley Bros Heritage

MEDLEY’S PRIVATE STOCK Limited Release (2015) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 10% rye, 13% barley PROOF – 90 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Medley’s Private Stock + Medley Bros Heritage

Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
P.O.V.

Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys

Some whiskeys send you off down a long winding road. Others are a single end point unto themselves. What’s the … Continue reading Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys

A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying
P.O.V., The Year of No Buying

A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying

On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post I’m now six … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying

Rare Whiskey and Other Myths
P.O.V.

Rare Whiskey and Other Myths

Why do we choose to believe the things we do? This will not be a rant about the whiskey boom, … Continue reading Rare Whiskey and Other Myths

Wild Turkey 101 – from 2001!
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Wild Turkey 101 – from 2001!

WILD TURKEY 101 2001 1L bottling MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 101 AGE … Continue reading Wild Turkey 101 – from 2001!

Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel – 2022
What's on the red table?

Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel – 2022

REBEL 10 YEAR SINGLE BARREL Barrel #5726982 (2022) MASH BILL – undisclosed, though it’s generally known to be Heaven Hill’s … Continue reading Rebel 10 Year Single Barrel – 2022

Elijah Craig 23 Year Single Barrel
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Elijah Craig 23 Year Single Barrel

ELIJAH CRAIG 23 YEAR Single Barrel #90 bottled September 13, 2018 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Elijah Craig 23 Year Single Barrel

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