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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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OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength
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OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

I’m a big fan of oak flavors in bourbon—not only the vanillas and caramels that come from the oak, but … Continue reading OAK BOMBS: Baker’s 13 Year / Elijah Craig Barrel Proof / Four Roses OESK / Knob Creek 14 Year / Woodinville Cask Strength

St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey Lot 17
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St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey Lot 17

ST. GEORGE SINGLE MALT WHISKEY Lot No. SM017 (2017) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 86 AGE – … Continue reading St. George Spirits Single Malt Whiskey Lot 17

Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch B (2019)
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Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch B (2019)

REDBREAST SINGLE POT STILL IRISH WHISKEY K&L exclusive small batch cask strength Batch B (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed mash … Continue reading Redbreast Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey – 14 Year Small Batch B (2019)

Eagle Rare – Store Pick!
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Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

EAGLE RARE Barrel #091 selected by Bourbon County & Fred’s Liquor (2019) MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace Mash Bill #1 … Continue reading Eagle Rare – Store Pick!

Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel
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Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel

PEERLESS KENTUCKY STRAIGHT RYE Barrel #1 (150903109) selected by Healthy Spirits (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed PROOF – 111.4 AGE … Continue reading Peerless Kentucky Straight Rye Single Barrel

Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Happy Bottled in Bond Day!
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Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Happy Bottled in Bond Day!

OLD TUB Bottled In Bond MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 100 AGE – 4 … Continue reading Old Tub Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Happy Bottled in Bond Day!

Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020
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Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020

This is an experiment. I hope you’ll be inclined to join in… Posted at the end of every second month, … Continue reading Whiskey Story Swap – February 2020

Baker’s Single Barrel 13 Year
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Baker’s Single Barrel 13 Year

BAKER’S SINGLE BARREL 13 YEAR 2019 Limited Edition, Barrel #267847 MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley PROOF … Continue reading Baker’s Single Barrel 13 Year

Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3
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Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3

JOURNEYMAN “NOT A KING” RYE Batch #3 (2018) MASH BILL – 60% organic rye, 40% organic corn PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Journeyman “Not a King” Rye Batch #3

Baker’s Single Barrel 7 Year
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Baker’s Single Barrel 7 Year

BAKER’S SINGLE BARREL 7 YEAR Date Filled 01-2011 / Warehouse CL-D / Serial No. 000157201 MASH BILL – 75% corn, … Continue reading Baker’s Single Barrel 7 Year

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