If whiskey is “history in a bottle,” and history is essentially political history, then isn’t whiskey also politics in a … Continue reading Whiskey as History in a Bottle – on curiosity and the (in)curious habit of leaving politics at the door
SAGAMORE RESERVE SERIES RYE 8-Year-Old Batch 1A (2021) MASH BILL – unstated MGP rye mash bills (Although see below for … Continue reading Sagamore 8 Year Old Cask Strength Rye
During the 2021 bourbon hunting season, I haven’t hunted. And I feel great! At the time of this posting, Black … Continue reading Happy Not Hunting
RUBICON RYE 2019 release MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – 96 AGE – NAS (finished 6-18 months in a … Continue reading Revisiting: Rubicon Rye
WOODINVILLE CASK STRENGTH RYE distillery-only release (2021) MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – 116.62 AGE – 5 to 6 … Continue reading Woodinville Cask Strength Rye
“The right way to drink whiskey is the way you like to drink it.” This sentiment is often expressed, in … Continue reading Whiskey’s Ecology of Welcome — on curiosity and the (in)curious advent of tater haterism
NASSIF FAMILY RESERVE Batch No. 3 (2021) MASH BILL – blend of MGP light whiskey, rye, and bourbon PROOF – … Continue reading Nassif Family Reserve American Whiskey
Sometime in early 2019, a very unique bottle of bourbon caught my eye on the shelf of a local spirits … Continue reading Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits
I first brought home a bottle each of Woodinville rye and bourbon in early Summer 2018. I liked them both … Continue reading Interview: Mike Steine / Senior Distiller at Woodinville Whiskey Co.
MICHTER’S BARREL STRENGTH RYE Barrel No. 19C467 (2019) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 112 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye
