Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR 2019 release MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace wheated mash bill PROOF – 107 AGE … Continue reading Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?
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Rare Character’s Black Maple Hill Revival
BLACK MAPLE HILL Small Batch (2026) MASH BILL – Unstated PROOF – 95 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – Rare Character … Continue reading Rare Character’s Black Maple Hill Revival
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?
One last round with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond – from 2016
HENRY McKENNA Single Barrel #3536 barreled on August 16, 2006 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley … Continue reading One last round with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Bottled in Bond – from 2016
Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006
EVAN WILLIAMS SINGLE BARREL VINTAGE Barrel No. 887, Barreled on 5/16/06, Bottled on 11/13/15 MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% … Continue reading Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006
Revisiting: John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel
JOHN J. BOWMAN PIONEER SPIRIT Single Barrel (2024) MASH BILL – unstated (rumored Buffalo Trace mash bill #1) PROOF – … Continue reading Revisiting: John J. Bowman Pioneer Spirit Single Barrel
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – the LL/ME Batch
RUSSELL’S RESERVE 10 YEAR Batch LL/ME200600 (2024) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – the LL/ME Batch
Comparison: Medley’s Private Stock + Medley Bros Heritage
MEDLEY’S PRIVATE STOCK Limited Release (2015) MASH BILL – 77% corn, 10% rye, 13% barley PROOF – 90 AGE – … Continue reading Comparison: Medley’s Private Stock + Medley Bros Heritage
Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
Some whiskeys send you off down a long winding road. Others are a single end point unto themselves. What’s the … Continue reading Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying
On June 6, 2023, I committed to a year of not buying whiskey. As of this post I’m now six … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 7.5 – halfway through The Year of No Buying
The Right Spirit 