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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! It’s way too 💸 but dang if this stuff isn’t good. And look at that color. Talk about sunlight in a glass. Sláinte!

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Three reasons to give Home Base Spirits a go if you haven’t already…
What's on the red table?

Three reasons to give Home Base Spirits a go if you haven’t already…

HOME BASE SINGLE MALT Batch 9 (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley grown and malted at Mecca Grade Estate … Continue reading Three reasons to give Home Base Spirits a go if you haven’t already…

Montreal Bar Hop
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Montreal Bar Hop

I hadn’t planned on writing about my Montreal bar hopping. But things don’t always go as planned… For example, every … Continue reading Montreal Bar Hop

San Francisco Bar Hop
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San Francisco Bar Hop

I’ve posted here on hopping from bar to bar in Tokyo, Kyoto, and New York. How about my own city, … Continue reading San Francisco Bar Hop

A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…
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A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…

On July 28, 2019, I uploaded my very first post to The Right Spirit. As I post this now, it’s … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 10 – to be continued…

Old Potrero Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye – aged 17+ dang years!
What's on the red table?

Old Potrero Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye – aged 17+ dang years!

OLD POTRERO SINGLE BARREL RESERVE Barrel #E14/6 (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 115.84 AGE – 17 … Continue reading Old Potrero Single Barrel Cask Strength Rye – aged 17+ dang years!

New York Bar Hop
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New York Bar Hop

Such a classic city. So what’s a classic “New York” bar? In anticipation of a long overdue return to New … Continue reading New York Bar Hop

A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!
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A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post, that year is … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 9 – my Year of No Buying comes to its end…!

Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114

EARLY TIMES Bottled in Bond (2020 release) MASH BILL – 79% Corn, 11% Rye, 10% Malted Barley PROOF – 100 … Continue reading Two Bottom Shelfers: Early Times BiB + Old Overholt 114

Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye (2022)
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye (2022)

MICHTER’S BARREL STRENGTH RYE Barrel No. 22B683 (2022) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 108.6 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Michter’s Limited Release Barrel Strength Rye (2022)

Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years

OLD POTRERO HOTALING’S WHISKEY single barrel bottled in bond release, bottle 191 of 246 (2021) MASH BILL – 100% malted … Continue reading Bottle Kill: Old Potrero Hotaling’s Whiskey – aged 17 years

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