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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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Comparison: Evan Williams 12 Year from 2023 & 1983
What's on the red table?

Comparison: Evan Williams 12 Year from 2023 & 1983

EVAN WILLIAMS 12 YEAR Japanese export samples from 2023 & 1983 MASH BILL – 78% Corn, 10% Rye, 12% Malted … Continue reading Comparison: Evan Williams 12 Year from 2023 & 1983

Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?
P.O.V.

Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?

“Dusty” is a term colloquial to the whiskey fan community. What does it mean exactly? And what’s “a dusty” worth? … Continue reading Dusty Whiskeys – are they worth it?

Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons
P.O.V., The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons

ANDERSON CLUB Japanese export; bottled in 2005; distilled in 1990 or prior MASH BILL – unstated (likely 78% Corn, 10% … Continue reading Comparison: Time and Two “Pre-Fire” Heaven Hill Bourbons

Revisiting: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Revisiting: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT 20 YEAR Batch 1, Bottle 0986, UK release (2016) MASH BILL – Unknown PROOF – 94 AGE … Continue reading Revisiting: Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)

ANDERSON CLUB Japanese export; bottled in 2005; distilled in 1990 or prior MASH BILL – undisclosed PROOF – 86 AGE … Continue reading Anderson Club Aged 15 Years (Pre-Fire Heaven Hill!)

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