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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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Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye
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Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

MADAM BLENDED WHISKY a blend of whiskies together forming a more perfect union (2020) MASH BILL – 37% corn, 58% … Continue reading Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

Porfidio|2G 100% Blue Barley Single Malt
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Porfidio|2G 100% Blue Barley Single Malt

PORFIDIO|2G SINGLE MALT single cask #5 (2019) MASH BILL – 100% malted blue barley PROOF – 86.8 (cask strength) AGE … Continue reading Porfidio|2G 100% Blue Barley Single Malt

Truth or Taste?
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Truth or Taste?

On Whiskey as Metaphor for What Matters plus new notes on Forty Nine Mile Bourbon In October 2019 I posted … Continue reading Truth or Taste?

Josephine’s Flathead River Rye
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Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

JOSEPHINE’S FLATHEAD RIVER RYE Bootlegger’s Collection Chapter 1, a limited release of 30 barrels (2020) MASH BILL – 95% rye, … Continue reading Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey
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A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

The start of a new year always seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

Home Base Whiskey (with a twist) – Store Pick!
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Home Base Whiskey (with a twist) – Store Pick!

HOME BASE WHISKEY Single barrel selected by Bourbon County, San Francisco (2020) MASH BILL – 60% organic corn, 30% malted … Continue reading Home Base Whiskey (with a twist) – Store Pick!

Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV
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Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV

REMUS REPEAL RESERVE III Released Fall 2019 MASH BILL – 90% is a 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% … Continue reading Comparison: Bottle Kill Remus Repeal Reserve III / Uncorking Remus Repeal Reserve IV

Remus Repeal Reserve III
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Remus Repeal Reserve III

REMUS REPEAL RESERVE III Released Fall 2019 MASH BILL – 90% is a 75% corn / 21% rye / 4% … Continue reading Remus Repeal Reserve III

2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th
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2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

AMERICAN SPIRIT Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy to Russell BY – David Jennings PUBLISHER – Mascot Books YEAR – 2020 … Continue reading 2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye
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Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye

LOST REPUBLIC SINGLE BARREL CASK STRENGTH RYE Barrel LRCR01 (2019) MASH BILL – 95% rye, 5% barley PROOF – 116 … Continue reading Lost Republic Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye

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