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The Thompson Bros Mystery Malt series is a gamble. You don’t know what you’re buying but trust the tastes of the Thompsons. They’ve demonstrated their good taste, so, I gambled. Turns out I lost this round. This bottle is a 4-year very sherried Raasay. The age statement doesn’t bother me so much as the dry sherry bomb taste profile. I’m just not into sherry bombs. My last experience with Raasay was also young and unimpressive, and I gave that bottle away. So, oh well. Sláinte…? At first I found this single cask release from Isle of Harris Distillery to be fine—good, but overpriced. (I’d picked it up when it went on sale.) But over time it really grew on me. I enjoyed it neat and in cocktails like the Penicillin and Rob Roy. Sláinte! What should I call this one? It uses the classic 5:1 martini ratio of Roku Gin to Bigallet China-China Amaro, garnished with orange zest. Tastes great, and look at that color! (📸2) Any ideas for a name? Cheers!

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Russell’s Reserve 2003
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Russell’s Reserve 2003

RUSSELL’S RESERVE 2003 Limited Edition Release (2020) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 89.5 … Continue reading Russell’s Reserve 2003

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

RARE BREED BARREL PROOF RYE 2020 bottling MASH BILL – 51% Rye, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley PROOF – 112.2 … Continue reading Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit – from 2014!
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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit – from 2014!

WILD TURKEY KENTUCKY SPIRIT Barrel No. 187, Warehouse B, Rick 1, bottled on 7/2/14 MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% … Continue reading Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit – from 2014!

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP 17 YEAR 2015 release MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year (2015)

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

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel

ELIJAH CRAIG 18 YEAR SINGLE BARREL Barrel #4778, bottled on 11/15/19 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Elijah Craig 18 Year Single Barrel

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP REVIVAL Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks (2018) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
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Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

MASTER’S KEEP CORNERSTONE RYE 2019 annual limited edition  MASH BILL – 37% corn, 51% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 109 … Continue reading Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Which Whiskey Glass?
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Which Whiskey Glass?

Like whiskeys, there are more whiskey glasses than time to try them all. Which to use? We each have a … Continue reading Which Whiskey Glass?

Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey
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Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey

Jimmy Russell, one of the few truly legendary and living master distillers of this or any era, celebrates his 65th … Continue reading Toasting Jimmy Russell’s 65th Anniversary as Master Distiller at Wild Turkey

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