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“The Huntley” is code for Balvenie. Without secondary bottlers I’d never be able to try a 25-year name brand scotch like this, much less at cask strength and no added color or chill filtering taking away the flavor. This bottle was a honeyed dram with a malty edge. Sláinte! Tony Nik’s Cafe is easily one of my favorite bars in SF’s North Beach. Opened in 1933 and remodeled to it’s still current look in 1949, it’s a cozy stylish joint with solid cocktails and guaranteed friendly bartenders. Cheers! I went to a tasting of Isle of Harris whiskies last year, a row of their standards. They were fine. But this single cask is a notch above. Robust vanilla paired with a range of stone fruits and easygoing maritime notes. Good stuff. Sláinte!

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Corner Creek 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Corner Creek 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

CORNER CREEK 10 YEAR BOURBON MASH BILL – undisclosed mash of wheat, rye, and corn PROOF – 88 AGE – … Continue reading Corner Creek 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon
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Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon

WILLETT POT STILL RESERVE standard small batch release MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 94 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Comparison: Willett Pot Still Reserve / Willett Family Estate Single Barrel Bourbon

Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye
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Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye

BLUE NOTE JUKE JOINT BOURBON MASH BILL – 70% corn, 21% rye, 9% barley PROOF – 93 AGE – 3-4 … Continue reading Two Whiskeys From Big River Distilling: Blue Note Juke Joint Bourbon & Riverset Rye

McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon
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McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon

MCKENZIE SINGLE BARREL BOURBON Barrel No. 1284 picked by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 70% corn, 20% wheat, 10% malted … Continue reading McKenzie Single Barrel [Wheated!] Bourbon

Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)
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Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)

WILDERNESS TRAIL CASK STRENGTH RYE Single Barrel No. 15L3019B (2020) MASH BILL – 56% rye, 33% corn, 11% barley PROOF … Continue reading Wilderness Trail Cask Strength Sweet Mash Rye (with some WhistlePig on the side!)

Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!
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Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!

OLD OVERHOLT STRAIGHT RYE WHISKEY 2020 reboot MASH BILL – undisclosed PROOF – 86 AGE – 3 years DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Old Overholt Straight Rye Whiskey – the Reboot!

Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year
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Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

JEFFERSON’S PRESIDENTIAL SELECT 20 YEAR Batch 1, Bottle 0390, UK release (2016) MASH BILL – Unknown PROOF – 94 AGE … Continue reading Jefferson’s Presidential Select 20 Year

Comparison: Mystery Samples…!
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Comparison: Mystery Samples…!

Normally a comparison post would start off with the stats of the given bottles. But as I don’t know what … Continue reading Comparison: Mystery Samples…!

Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856
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Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856

UNCLE NEAREST 1856 PREMIUM WHISKEY MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 100 AGE – blend of 8-14 year whiskeys DISTILLERY … Continue reading Recognizing Juneteenth with Uncle Nearest 1856

Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities
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Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities

HIRSCH SELECTION SPECIAL RESERVE CORN WHISKEY a single barrel aged in reused oak barrels (2009) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF … Continue reading Comparison: Three Whiskey Oddities

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