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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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A Whiskey Journey Part 11 – Curiosity, Bunkering, and Bartering
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A Whiskey Journey Part 11 – Curiosity, Bunkering, and Bartering

Curiosity drives this blog for me. So as an explicit subject, it keeps coming back around. I’ve written here about … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 11 – Curiosity, Bunkering, and Bartering

Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?
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Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?

“Dusty” is a term colloquial to the whiskey fan community. What does it mean exactly? And what’s “a dusty” worth? … Continue reading Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?

Two Unique Westward Whiskeys: Vintner’s Cuvée / Milestone No.2
What's on the red table?

Two Unique Westward Whiskeys: Vintner’s Cuvée / Milestone No.2

WESTWARD VINTNER’S CUVÉE Exclusive Club Release (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 96 AGE – NAS (5 … Continue reading Two Unique Westward Whiskeys: Vintner’s Cuvée / Milestone No.2

A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…
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A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…

On July 28, 2019, I uploaded my very first post to The Right Spirit. As I post this now, it’s … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…

A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!
P.O.V., The Year of No Buying

A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post, that year is … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

Larceny Wheated Bourbon – Single Barrel Store Pick!
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Larceny Wheated Bourbon – Single Barrel Store Pick!

LARCENY Barrel No. 6515628, dubbed “K&L Spirit Larcenists,” picked by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% … Continue reading Larceny Wheated Bourbon – Single Barrel Store Pick!

Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
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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

Maryland Heritage Sherbrook Rye – and the ye olde label phenomenon
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Maryland Heritage Sherbrook Rye – and the ye olde label phenomenon

MARYLAND HERITAGE SHERBROOK RYE 2022 release MASH BILL – 95% rye, 5% malted barley PROOF – 109.7 AGE – 14 … Continue reading Maryland Heritage Sherbrook Rye – and the ye olde label phenomenon

Knob Creek Single Barrel – aged 15 years 3 months!
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Knob Creek Single Barrel – aged 15 years 3 months!

KNOB CREEK SiB BOURBON a barrel from Warehouse F, Floor 4, Rick 2, selected by Ace Spirits (2020) MASH BILL … Continue reading Knob Creek Single Barrel – aged 15 years 3 months!

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