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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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Tag: rye

Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel
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Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel

PEERLESS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE Barrel #1 (150903109) selected by Healthy Spirits (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 111.4 AGE … Continue reading Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel

Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020
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Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020

This is an experiment. I hope you’ll be inclined to join in… Posted at the end of every second month, … Continue reading Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020

Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3
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Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3

JOURNEYMAN “NOT A KING” RYE Batch #3 (2018) MASH BILL – 60% organic rye, 40% organic corn PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3

A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In
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A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

The start of a new year seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take stock … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye
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Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye

VERY OLDE ST. NICK SUMMER RYE 2019 bottling MASH BILL – Undisclosed sourced rye mash bill PROOF – 118.9 AGE … Continue reading Very Olde St. Nick Summer Rye

Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey
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Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey

KOVAL SINGLE BARREL MILLET WHISKEY certified organic and kosher MASH BILL – 100% organic millet PROOF – 80 AGE – … Continue reading Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey

Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky
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Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky

CATOCTIN CREEK BARREL SELECT RYE WHISKY Barrel #1717 selected by D&M Wines and Liquors (2019) MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – … Continue reading Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky

Which Whiskey Book?
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Which Whiskey Book?

Five Whiskey Books Worth Your While Once I reached the point in my whiskey journey where I actually realized I … Continue reading Which Whiskey Book?

Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
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Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

MASTER’S KEEP CORNERSTONE RYE 2019 annual limited edition  MASH BILL – 37% corn, 51% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 109 … Continue reading Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Revisiting: Tom’s Foolery Cask Strength Bourbon
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Revisiting: Tom’s Foolery Cask Strength Bourbon

TOM’S FOOLERY CASK STRENGTH BOURBON K&L Single Barrel #121 (2019) MASH BILL – 56% corn, 25% rye, 19% barley PROOF … Continue reading Revisiting: Tom’s Foolery Cask Strength Bourbon

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