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When I want a momentary detour from whiskey, I make my way through the many recipes in Alice Lascelles’ excellent book on the Martini. This one is a variation on the Perfect Martini—2oz Botanist Dry gin, 0.25oz each of dry and sweet vermouth, stirred. This “Islay Mystery” was a cask strength single barrel of Ardbeg, aged 26 years. It was bottled by @klwines under their Faultline label. I do hope this early outing in their revived secondary bottling pursuits is a sign of more to come, because this bottle was incredible. Sláinte! Finally making my first foray into Ardnamurchan. I’ve sipped a few here and there but hadn’t yet brought a bottle home. And this 2025 10 Year makes a mighty impressive intro. It’s right up there with Springbank for complexity and balance. Sláinte!

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Barrell Seagrass
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Barrell Seagrass

BARRELL SEAGRASS RYE Finished in Martinique Rum, Madeira & Apricot Brandy barrels (2021) MASH BILL – blend of unstated Kentucky, … Continue reading Barrell Seagrass

Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey
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Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey

CAPTAIN FLETCHER’S PRIVATE RESERVE RYE Aged in American oak and finished in Cognac barrels (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted … Continue reading Captain Fletcher’s Private Reserve Rye Malt Whiskey

Five Fall Whiskey Faves
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Five Fall Whiskey Faves

Autumn is easily my favorite season. The cooling but still comfortable temperatures, whether under clear or cloudy skies. The quality … Continue reading Five Fall Whiskey Faves

Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch
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Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch

BOOKER’S BOURBON Batch 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch” MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 124.8 … Continue reading Booker’s 2022-02 – The Lumberyard Batch

Redbreast Kentucky Oak Edition
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Redbreast Kentucky Oak Edition

REDBREAST KENTUCKY OAK EDITION Released Summer 2022 MASH BILL – blend of malted and unmalted barley PROOF – 101 AGE … Continue reading Redbreast Kentucky Oak Edition

Engine 49 Barrel Strength Bourbon – Limited Release Single Barrel!
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Engine 49 Barrel Strength Bourbon – Limited Release Single Barrel!

ENGINE 49 BARREL STRENGTH BOURBON Limited Release Single Barrel (Summer 2022) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 24% rye, 1% barley … Continue reading Engine 49 Barrel Strength Bourbon – Limited Release Single Barrel!

Comparison: Two Rubicon Ryes – Fall 2021 & Summer 2022
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Comparison: Two Rubicon Ryes – Fall 2021 & Summer 2022

RUBICON RYE Fall 2021 release MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – 96 AGE – NAS (~2.5 years in the … Continue reading Comparison: Two Rubicon Ryes – Fall 2021 & Summer 2022

Home Base Bourbon – Batch 25
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Home Base Bourbon – Batch 25

HOME BASE BOURBON Batch 25 (March 2022) bottled to celebrate Oakland Art Murmer, with a special edition label designed by … Continue reading Home Base Bourbon – Batch 25

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – from 2013!
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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – from 2013!

RUSELL’S RESERVE 10 YEAR Bottled April 19, 2013 (laser code L3109FH1247) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted … Continue reading Russell’s Reserve 10 Year – from 2013!

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: One
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: One

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP: ONE 2021 release MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 101 … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep: One

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