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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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Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022

WOODINVILLE MOSCATEL FINISHED BOURBON 2022 Limited Release MASH BILL – 72% corn, 22% rye, 6% barley PROOF – 100 AGE … Continue reading Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022

The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin
F.Y.I., P.O.V.

The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin

Art and whiskey share a lot in common. I’ve made this point a few times here on the blog, specifically … Continue reading The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin

Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)

ANDERSON CLUB Japanese export; bottled in 2005; distilled in 1990 or prior MASH BILL – undisclosed PROOF – 86 AGE … Continue reading Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)

A Whiskey Journey Part 7 – What would happen if I didn’t buy whiskey for a year?
P.O.V., The Year of No Buying

A Whiskey Journey Part 7 – What would happen if I didn’t buy whiskey for a year?

With a home shelf averaging 150 bottles on any given day, do I really need to buy any more? “Need” … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 7 – What would happen if I didn’t buy whiskey for a year?

In Defense of Spitting (just whiskey, not other things)
P.O.V.

In Defense of Spitting (just whiskey, not other things)

During a recent two-week dry period, I continued on most evenings to taste three to five whiskeys, but spit them … Continue reading In Defense of Spitting (just whiskey, not other things)

Three Oaky Classics: Eagle Rare / McKenna / Russell’s
What's on the red table?

Three Oaky Classics: Eagle Rare / McKenna / Russell’s

EAGLE RARE Single Barrel #052 selected by Healthy Spirits (2022)  MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1  PROOF – 90  … Continue reading Three Oaky Classics: Eagle Rare / McKenna / Russell’s

Revisiting: The Four Roses OESQ Recipe
What's on the red table?

Revisiting: The Four Roses OESQ Recipe

FOUR ROSES BARREL STRENGTH SiB OESQ Barrel TS-85-1N selected by Cask (2023) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% … Continue reading Revisiting: The Four Roses OESQ Recipe

Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon
What's on the red table?

Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon

FIELD & SOUND MARITIME WHISKEY Bottled in Bond Batch 1 (2021) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 33% rye, 7% barley … Continue reading Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon

Elijah Craig Small Batch – 12 Year Single Barrel!
What's on the red table?

Elijah Craig Small Batch – 12 Year Single Barrel!

ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH Single barrel selected by Astor Wines & Spirits (2020) MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, … Continue reading Elijah Craig Small Batch – 12 Year Single Barrel!

A Whiskey Journey Part 6 – Nosing The Grind
P.O.V.

A Whiskey Journey Part 6 – Nosing The Grind

What to do when something you engage in purely for pleasure and the joy of curiosity starts to feel like … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 6 – Nosing The Grind

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