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This St George 40th Anniversary release came out in 2022 and despite my being a massive St George fan I passed on it, given the steep msrp—not to mention what some pirate retailers wanted for it! Lingering bottles have finally been put on steep discounts in a place or two. Still cha-ching but I went for it. It’s excellent. Not worth even the sale price I’d say, given how excellent the standard annual release always is. But if you’re a fan of the brand and feel like splurging, the tasting experience won’t disappoint. Cheers! MacLean’s Nose Blended Scotch, easily among my favorite go-to’s and a no brainer buy for the price and quality. If you told me it was a single malt I’d believe you. Great in a Penicillin cocktail or neat all on its own. Sláinte! New notes on a 2016 HENRY McKENNA BiB SiB. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this, my final outing with the HMcK brand, and why it will be my last. Cheers!

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McKenzie 9 Year Rye – Cask Strength Single Barrel
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McKenzie 9 Year Rye – Cask Strength Single Barrel

MCKENZIE RYE Single Barrel #2019 selected by Seelbach’s (2025) MASH BILL – 80% rye, 20% malted barley PROOF – 106 … Continue reading McKenzie 9 Year Rye – 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

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

WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!
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WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!

WHISTLEPIG PIGGYBACK 100% RYE Single Barrel #5429 selected by Randall’s Wines & Spirits (2022) MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF … Continue reading WhistlePig PiggyBack 100% Rye – Single Barrel Store Pick!

Comparison: Two Nouveau BiB Wheaters – Bardstown / Field & Sound
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Comparison: Two Nouveau BiB Wheaters – Bardstown / Field & Sound

BARDSTOWN ORIGIN SERIES #1 Bottled in Bond Wheated Bourbon (2022)  MASH BILL – 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley  PROOF … Continue reading Comparison: Two Nouveau BiB Wheaters – Bardstown / Field & Sound

77 Whiskey Bottled in Bond Rye
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77 Whiskey Bottled in Bond Rye

77 WHISKEY BiB RYE Released 2022 MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – 100 AGE – 6 years DISTILLERY – … Continue reading 77 Whiskey Bottled in Bond Rye

Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon
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Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon

FIELD & SOUND MARITIME WHISKEY Bottled in Bond Batch 1 (2021) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 33% rye, 7% barley … Continue reading Field & Sound Bottled in Bond Bourbon

McKenzie Bourbon Single Barrel
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McKenzie Bourbon Single Barrel

MCKENZIE BOURBON Single Barrel #1431 selected by Seelbach’s (2022) MASH BILL – 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading McKenzie Bourbon Single Barrel

Ragtime Rye – Cask Strength Single Barrel Pick!
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Ragtime Rye – Cask Strength Single Barrel Pick!

RAGTIME RYE Single Barrel #417 selected by Seelbach’s (2022) MASH BILL – 72% rye, 16% corn, 12% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Ragtime Rye – Cask Strength Single Barrel Pick!

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