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Life is short. Open the good stuff. New notes on OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR. Tap that πŸ”— IN BIO for deets on this unfortunately overhyped bourbon, and reflections on the things that last. Cheers! I got out of the bunkering habit a while ago but I’m so glad I had the good sense to get a back up of this one. Thompson Brothers are doing great things to make blends cool again, and this bottle is an excellent example. Great neat and makes a killer Penicillin cocktail too. SlΓ‘inte! This one is underrated imo. A solid well-aged bourbon, priced well under what others charge, enjoyable from first pour to 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?

Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006
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Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006

EVAN WILLIAMS SINGLE BARREL VINTAGE Barrel No. 887, Barreled on 5/16/06, Bottled on 11/13/15 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% … Continue reading Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006

On Gratitude and the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year Bottled in Bond
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On Gratitude and the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year Bottled in Bond

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP 17 Year Bottled In Bond (2020) MASH BILL – 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley … Continue reading On Gratitude and the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year Bottled in Bond

A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID
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A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID

After successfully evading COVID for five+ years, that nasty gremlin finally got me! I’m sharing my experience for any other … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 13 – getting my nose back after COVID

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…

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

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