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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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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP REVIVAL Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks (2018) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% barley … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Revival

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

OLD FORESTER 1920 PROHIBITION STYLE MASH BILL – 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% barley PROOF – 115 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style

Old Elk Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey
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Old Elk Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey

OLD ELK SINGLE BARREL STRAIGHT WHEAT WHISKEY 2019 BevMo pick / Barrel 5 of 5 / Cask Strength MASH BILL … Continue reading Old Elk Single Barrel Straight Wheat Whiskey

A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In
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A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

The start of a new year seems a good time to check in on a whiskey journey, to take stock … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 2 – Checking In

Weller Store Pick #3 of 3 – Full Proof from K&L
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Weller Store Pick #3 of 3 – Full Proof from K&L

WELLER FULL PROOF Barrel 225, picked by K&L (2019) MASH BILL – Undisclosed mash of corn, wheat, and barley PROOF … Continue reading Weller Store Pick #3 of 3 – Full Proof from K&L

Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey
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Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey

KOVAL SINGLE BARREL MILLET WHISKEY certified organic and kosher MASH BILL – 100% organic millet PROOF – 80 AGE – … Continue reading Koval Single Barrel Millet Whiskey

Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky
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Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky

CATOCTIN CREEK BARREL SELECT RYE WHISKY Barrel #1717 selected by D&M Wines and Liquors (2019) MASH BILL – 100% rye PROOF – … Continue reading Catoctin Creek Barrel Select Rye Whisky

Which Whiskey Book?
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Which Whiskey Book?

Five Whiskey Books Worth Your While Once I reached the point in my whiskey journey where I actually realized I … Continue reading Which Whiskey Book?

Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
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Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

MASTER’S KEEP CORNERSTONE RYE 2019 annual limited edition  MASH BILL – 37% corn, 51% rye, 12% barley PROOF – 109 … Continue reading Comparison: Master’s Keep Cornerstone Rye / Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

Flight: Three Whiskeys From Home Base Spirits
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Flight: Three Whiskeys From Home Base Spirits

HOME BASE BOURBON Batch 11 (2019) blended from three New American Oak 30-gallon barrels, all Medium Char #3 MASH BILL … Continue reading Flight: Three Whiskeys From Home Base Spirits

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