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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. The NA beer game has much improved over the years, and this Rationale Japanese Style “beer” makes a great cap to the day. See y’all again October 8. Cheers—maybe with “beer,” maybe with coffee! This is one that contributed greatly to my sherry fatigue, and helped me understand that scotch aged in first-fill sherry casks just isn’t my jam. But I put it to good use in many Rob Roy and other cocktails. Waste not want not. Sláinte! A lovely single cask from Ardnamurchan courtesy of @klwines that’s both elegant and robust. Creamy, malty, rich, sweet, all the things. Sláinte!

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Happy Not Hunting
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Happy Not Hunting

During the 2021 bourbon hunting season, I haven’t hunted. And I feel great! At the time of this posting, Black … Continue reading Happy Not Hunting

Comparison: Three Russell’s Reserves – 16 Year / Single Barrel Pick / 13 Year
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Comparison: Three Russell’s Reserves – 16 Year / Single Barrel Pick / 13 Year

RUSSELL’S RESERVE 2003 Limited edition released in 2020 MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Comparison: Three Russell’s Reserves – 16 Year / Single Barrel Pick / 13 Year

Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year

JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT 21 YEAR Batch No. 15, Bottle No. 038 (2013) MASH BILL – unknown PROOF – 94 AGE … Continue reading Jefferson’s Presidential Select 21 Year

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?

Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9
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Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9

OLD CARTER SMALL BATCH BOURBON Batch #9 (2021) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 116.8 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Old Carter Small Batch Bourbon #9

Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!
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Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

OLD CHARTER OAK Chinkapin Oak (2020) MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace mash bill #1 PROOF – 93 AGE – 9 … Continue reading Comparison: Old Charter Chinkapin Oak / Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

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

Four Roses Elliott’s Select Limited Edition 2016
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Four Roses Elliott’s Select Limited Edition 2016

FOUR ROSES ELLIOTT’S SELECT 2016 Barrel Strength Single Barrel OESK Recipe MASH BILL – 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% barley … Continue reading Four Roses Elliott’s Select Limited Edition 2016

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