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Poland Bar Hop Pt7: Absynt has such a comfortably homey vibe about it for a bar centered on the most famously fiery spirit. And indeed their Absynth Sour cocktail was refreshingly welcoming. My partner stuck to wine. Na zdrowie! Poland Bar Hop Pt6: Such a great little bar in Krakow. Singer, named after the sewing machines, which make up the bulk of the tables in the joint. Talk about atmosphere! I had a shot of Jim Beam 7 Year and my partner had a beer. We played a few rounds of cards and she won as usual. Na zdrowie! Poland Bar Hop Pt5: When in Poland drink the local spirit. First drinking stop in Krakow was a vodka bar, where we had a flight of 6 vodkas. (see 📸 4 & 5) I’m not a big vodka person, and there were no revelations for me here. But I’d say the Forest Fruit vodka was one I could see sipping for dessert after a meal. Na zdrowie!

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Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight
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Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight

MACLEAN’S NOSE Blended Scotch Whisky MASH BILL – 70% malt, 30% grain PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight

Hirsch The Departure – a new American Single Malt from the Old Potrero folks
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Hirsch The Departure – a new American Single Malt from the Old Potrero folks

HIRSCH THE DEPARTURE Released 2025 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 98 AGE – 6 years 9 months … Continue reading Hirsch The Departure – a new American Single Malt from the Old Potrero folks

Two VERY different BenRiach Single Malt Whiskies
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Two VERY different BenRiach Single Malt Whiskies

BENRIACH CASK STRENGH SINGLE CASK Old & Rare Release (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 96.4 AGE … Continue reading Two VERY different BenRiach Single Malt Whiskies

Westward Single Malt Bottled-In-Bond
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Westward Single Malt Bottled-In-Bond

WESTWARD BOTTLED IN BOND Club Exclusive Release (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 100 AGE – 7 … Continue reading Westward Single Malt Bottled-In-Bond

Sutherland Blended Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
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Sutherland Blended Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

SUTHERLAND Limited release bottled by Thompson Bros. (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 97% AGE – 5 … Continue reading Sutherland Blended Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

Comparison: Three Kanosuke Japanese Whiskies
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Comparison: Three Kanosuke Japanese Whiskies

KANOSUKE SINGLE MALT WHISKY MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 96 AGE – NAS (aged in re-charred American white … Continue reading Comparison: Three Kanosuke Japanese Whiskies

Peat Comparison: “Orkney” 14 Year / Lagavulin 12 Year / Capital American Single Malt
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Peat Comparison: “Orkney” 14 Year / Lagavulin 12 Year / Capital American Single Malt

“ORKNEY’S FINEST” single refill hogshead cask strength single barrel selected by K&L (2023) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Peat Comparison: “Orkney” 14 Year / Lagavulin 12 Year / Capital American Single Malt

Clynelish 14 Year – bottled in 2017
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Clynelish 14 Year – bottled in 2017

CLYNELISH 14 YEAR Bottled July 20, 2017 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – 14 years … Continue reading Clynelish 14 Year – bottled in 2017

Westward Single Malt Club Exclusive – Vienna Malt Release
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Westward Single Malt Club Exclusive – Vienna Malt Release

WESTWARD SINGLE MALT Vienna Malt Release (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 90 AGE – 4 years … Continue reading Westward Single Malt Club Exclusive – Vienna Malt Release

Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition
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Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition

WESTWARD SINGLE MALT Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition (2023 Vintage Blend) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition

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