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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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To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?
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To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?

The character Hamlet has a very famous line. Well, Hamlet has many famous lines. Even if one has never seen … Continue reading To Bunker Or Not To Bunker?

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

RARE BREED BARREL PROOF RYE 2020 bottling MASH BILL – 51% Rye, 37% Corn, 12% Malted Barley PROOF – 112.2 … Continue reading Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof Rye

Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!
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Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!

TOM’S FOOLERY BONDED RYE Barrel #294 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 69% winter rye, 27% malted rye, and … Continue reading Tom’s Foolery Bonded Rye – Store Pick!

Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye
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Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye

PARKER’S HERITAGE COLLECTION RYE WHISKEY Released in 2019 MASH BILL – 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Palate Comparison: Two Perspectives on Parker’s Heritage 8-Year Rye

Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye
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Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

MADAM BLENDED WHISKY a blend of whiskies together forming a more perfect union (2020) MASH BILL – 37% corn, 58% … Continue reading Two Republic Restoratives Whiskies: Madam Blended Whisky & “I’m Speaking” Purpose Rye

Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse
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Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse

WORKHORSE VIRGIN CASK RYE Batch No. One MASH BILL – 70% west coast rye, 20% malted barley, 10% malted wheat … Continue reading Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse

McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!
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McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!

McKENZIE STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY single barrel #1855 selected by Seelbach’s (2020) MASH BILL – 80% rye, 20% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading McKenzie Rye – Single Barrel Pick!

Josephine’s Flathead River Rye
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Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

JOSEPHINE’S FLATHEAD RIVER RYE Bootlegger’s Collection Chapter 1, a limited release of 30 barrels (2020) MASH BILL – 95% rye, … Continue reading Josephine’s Flathead River Rye

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

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