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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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“Speyside’s Finest” [Glenfarclas] 32 Year Cask Strength Single Malt
What's on the red table?

“Speyside’s Finest” [Glenfarclas] 32 Year Cask Strength Single Malt

GLENFARCLAS SINGLE MALT Single Cask #HL18977, distilled December 1989, bottled January 2022 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading “Speyside’s Finest” [Glenfarclas] 32 Year Cask Strength Single Malt

Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?
P.O.V.

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?

High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!
What's on the red table?

High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!

HIGH WEST RENDEZVOUS RYE Batch 15H11 (2015) MASH BILL – Blend of MGP’s 95% rye /5% malted barley and Barton’s … Continue reading High West Rendezvous Rye – from 2015!

Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years

OLD POTRERO HOTALING’S WHISKEY single barrel bottled in bond release, bottle 191 of 246 (2021) MASH BILL – 100% malted … Continue reading Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years

Book: A Sense of Place by Dave Broom
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Book: A Sense of Place by Dave Broom

A SENSE OF PLACE a journey around Scotland’s whisky BY – Dave Broom. Photography Christina Kernohan. PUBLISHER – Mitchell Beazley, … Continue reading Book: A Sense of Place by Dave Broom

Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons
P.O.V., The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons

ANDERSON CLUB Japanese export; bottled in 2005; distilled in 1990 or prior MASH BILL – unstated (likely 78% Corn, 10% … Continue reading Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons

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!)

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