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

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

Reflecting on an old friend with the Maker’s Mark 2020 Limited Release
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Reflecting on an old friend with the Maker’s Mark 2020 Limited Release

MAKER’S MARK WOOD FINISHING SERIES Stave Profile SE4 x PR5 (2020) MASH BILL – 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted … Continue reading Reflecting on an old friend with the Maker’s Mark 2020 Limited Release

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

OLD FORESTER 1920 PROHIBITION STYLE MASH BILL – 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% barley PROOF – 115 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In
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A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

The start of a new year seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take stock … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

Which Whiskey Book?
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Which Whiskey Book?

Five Whiskey Books Worth Your While Once I reached the point in my whiskey journey where I actually realized I … Continue reading Which Whiskey Book?

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