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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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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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