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“The Huntley” is code for Balvenie. Without secondary bottlers I’d never be able to try a 25-year name brand scotch like this, much less at cask strength and no added color or chill filtering taking away the flavor. This bottle was a honeyed dram with a malty edge. Sláinte! Tony Nik’s Cafe is easily one of my favorite bars in SF’s North Beach. Opened in 1933 and remodeled to it’s still current look in 1949, it’s a cozy stylish joint with solid cocktails and guaranteed friendly bartenders. Cheers! I went to a tasting of Isle of Harris whiskies last year, a row of their standards. They were fine. But this single cask is a notch above. Robust vanilla paired with a range of stone fruits and easygoing maritime notes. Good stuff. Sláinte!

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Tag: Ridgemont Reserve

1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!
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1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!

1792 FULL PROOF Barrel No. 2111 picked by K&L (2018) MASH BILL – Unstated (rumored 74% corn, 18% rye, 8% … Continue reading 1792 Full Proof – Store Pick!

1792 Ridgemont Reserve 8 Year Age Stated
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1792 Ridgemont Reserve 8 Year Age Stated

1792 RIDGEMONT RESERVE discontinued 8 year age stated bottling (likely from 2008) MASH BILL – Undisclosed (rumored 74% corn, 18% … Continue reading 1792 Ridgemont Reserve 8 Year Age Stated

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