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Not a realtime Insta post, but this sunset in a glass from last week still mesmerizes me. Despite the world humans make being quite ugly right now, the world nature makes remains committed to beauty. Very grateful for these moments. Cheers. A late night end to this Acacia Cask Finished Westward single malt. All the familiar Westward notes I love, darker, with a mouthwatering tanginess from a zingy grapefruit zest note. That’s what I said at uncorking and it’s been consistent right up to this final pour. Cheers! New notes on FOUR WAIHEKE WHISKIES. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this intriguing flight from New Zealand. Cheers!

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San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition
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San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition

What’s a dive bar? That’s a question that’s been asked, answered, and the answers debated, for generations. My partner and … Continue reading San Francisco Bar Hop Part 2 – Deep Dive Edition

Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky – Cask Strength Single Barrel
What's on the red table?

Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky – Cask Strength Single Barrel

KANOSUKE SINGLE MALT WHISKY Single Barrel #21494 “A Pacific Ocean Collaboration” jointly selected by Acorn LTD (Japan) and K&L (USA) … Continue reading Kanosuke Single Malt Japanese Whisky – Cask Strength Single Barrel

The Explicable Magic of Home Cocktail Making
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The Explicable Magic of Home Cocktail Making

Really there are only a handful of cocktails. It is in the details that the magic is made. This is … Continue reading The Explicable Magic of Home Cocktail Making

Montreal Bar Hop
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Montreal Bar Hop

I hadn’t planned on writing about my Montreal bar hopping. But things don’t always go as planned… For example, every … Continue reading Montreal Bar Hop

San Francisco Bar Hop
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San Francisco Bar Hop

I’ve posted here on hopping from bar to bar in Tokyo, Kyoto, and New York. How about my own city, … Continue reading San Francisco Bar Hop

New York Bar Hop
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New York Bar Hop

Such a classic city. So what’s a classic “New York” bar? In anticipation of a long overdue return to New … Continue reading New York Bar Hop

A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!
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A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post, that year is … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114
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Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114

EARLY TIMES Bottled in Bond (2020 release) MASH BILL – 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114

Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

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

Book: The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson
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Book: The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson

THE OLD-FASHIONED The Story of the World’s First Classic Cocktail BY – Robert Simonson. Photography Daniel Krieger. PUBLISHER – Ten … Continue reading Book: The Old-Fashioned by Robert Simonson

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