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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. See y’all again April 8. Cheers—with coffee! This Westward single malt finished in PX Sherry casks is stellar. Rather than overwhelming the whiskey, the Sherry cask pulls forward Westward’s innate fruity qualities. Cheers! I read that the distiller at Mars Tsunuki likes his whisky best in a Highball. He’s right. It works. Kanpai!

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A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey
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A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

The start of a new year always seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 3 – Why I Whiskey

Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey
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Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

PIKESVILLE RYE MASH BILL – Unstated (rumored 39% corn, 51% rye, 10% barley) PROOF – 110 AGE – 6 years … Continue reading Revisiting: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey

Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye
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Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

MICHTER’S TOASTED BARREL FINISH RYE Finish Barrel No. 20H1762 (2020) MASH BILL – unknown PROOF – 110.4 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Michter’s Barrel Strength Toasted Barrel Finish Rye

Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey
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Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey

SHENK’S HOMESTEAD Batch #17A01 (2017) MASH BILL – Unknown high-rye mash bill(s) PROOF – 91.2 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Shenk’s Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick

WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barrel #4795 selected by Ledger’s Liquor (2020) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 129.6 … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on a Willett 6 Year Single Barrel Bourbon Store Pick

Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake
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Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake

REDEMPTION TYLER’S MISTAKE Batch No. 001 (2018) MASH BILL – unstated blend of bourbon and rye mash bills PROOF – … Continue reading Redemption Blended Straight Whiskey: Tyler’s Mistake

Two Polish-American Whiskeys from Kozuba & Sons Distillery
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Two Polish-American Whiskeys from Kozuba & Sons Distillery

STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY single barrel #253 (2020) MASH BILL – 53% corn, 23% rye malt, 12% wheat malt, 6% barley … Continue reading Two Polish-American Whiskeys from Kozuba & Sons Distillery

2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th
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2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

AMERICAN SPIRIT Wild Turkey Bourbon From Ripy to Russell BY – David Jennings PUBLISHER – Mascot Books YEAR – 2020 … Continue reading 2 Books + 2 Bourbons: American Spirit with Russell’s Reserve SiB / Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? with Knob Creek 25th

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey
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Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

REDWOOD EMPIRE LOST MONARCH a blend of straight rye and bourbon whiskeys MASH BILL – 60% rye whiskey (95% rye, … Continue reading Redwood Empire Lost Monarch Whiskey

WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!
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WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!

WHISTLEPIG 15 YEAR RYE Single Barrel 00145 selected by Bitters & Bottles (2020) MASH BILL – undisclosed Canadian rye PROOF … Continue reading WhistlePig 15 Year Rye – Store Pick!

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