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This Wild Turk- er, I mean, Whiskey Barons Collection release came and went pretty uneventfully back in 2017. But now with the Bourbon Boom dust settled I can appreciate it for what it is, a solid replication of a good ol’ fashioned bottom shelfer. Cheers! New notes on a 2019 WILLETT FAMILY ESTATE RYE SINGLE BARREL. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this, my final bottle ever of Willett Rye—the rye that made me love ryes. Cheers! San Francisco’s Polk Street is a long stretch of day and night life that spans the gamut of hi and lo culture. Some of the last remaining corners of the “real” SF are found there. Hi-Lo Club is a bit meta in that regard. But the atmosphere is genuinely relaxed, the beer and cocktail menus have something for everyone without feeling generic, and live music fills the room nicely. A good bar to slow down at. Cheers!

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San Francisco Bar Hop Part 3 – Old Timer Edition
F.Y.I., P.O.V.

San Francisco Bar Hop Part 3 – Old Timer Edition

San Francisco is a city of endless bar hopping theme possibilities. The old timers are among my personal faves. Nouveau … Continue reading San Francisco Bar Hop Part 3 – Old Timer Edition

The Hearach 7 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – aged in a first-fill Buffalo Trace barrel
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The Hearach 7 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – aged in a first-fill Buffalo Trace barrel

THE HEARACH SINGLE MALT Single cask #1281 selected by K&L (2025) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 113.2 … Continue reading The Hearach 7 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – aged in a first-fill Buffalo Trace barrel

What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?
P.O.V., What's on the red table?

What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?

It’s a subjective question, and I’ll not be so forward as to assume any objective answers here. But it’s a … Continue reading What makes a “Limited Edition” worth it?

Glen Garioch 11 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask (2025)
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Glen Garioch 11 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask (2025)

GLEN GARIOCH Cask #DL18363; distilled February 2014; bottled August 2025 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 117.2 AGE … Continue reading Glen Garioch 11 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask (2025)

A Whiskey Journey Part 14 – What if I only bought 12 bottles this year?
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A Whiskey Journey Part 14 – What if I only bought 12 bottles this year?

Though the calendar year starts in January, I was born in June and so my own year starts then. I … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 14 – What if I only bought 12 bottles this year?

Ardmore 25 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask
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Ardmore 25 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask

ARDMORE SINGLE MALT Cask DL16534; distilled March 1997; bottled October 2022 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 106.6 … Continue reading Ardmore 25 Year Single Malt – Cask Strength Single Cask

Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight
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Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight

MACLEAN’S NOSE Blended Scotch Whisky MASH BILL – 70% malt, 30% grain PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Maclean’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky – a hidden gem in plain sight

Ardnamurchan 10 Year Single Malt (2025)
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Ardnamurchan 10 Year Single Malt (2025)

ARDNAMURCHAN 10 YEAR Bottled on 17 September, 2025 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 93.6 AGE – 10 … Continue reading Ardnamurchan 10 Year Single Malt (2025)

Kilkerran 12 Year Single Malt (2024)
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Kilkerran 12 Year Single Malt (2024)

KILKERRAN 12 YEAR 2024 release MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – 12 years DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Kilkerran 12 Year Single Malt (2024)

Ballechin 11 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – Single Cask (2020)
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Ballechin 11 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – Single Cask (2020)

BALLECHIN Single Cask #298 (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 117.6 AGE – 11 years 9 months … Continue reading Ballechin 11 Year Cask Strength Single Malt – Single Cask (2020)

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