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A new bottle from Westward is always welcomed—this one finished in PX Sherry casks. Cheers! This was an excellent bourbon. And these 2021 bottles are still out there, so, keep your eye on those rando corner store shelves. Cheers! Good aul Jameson. Happy St Patrick’s Day. Sláinte!

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Breaking In The Home Bar With No-Brainer Bottles That Won’t Break The Bank
F.Y.I., P.O.V.

Breaking In The Home Bar With No-Brainer Bottles That Won’t Break The Bank

When I first started this whiskey journey I wasted a lot of money on mistakes. (That still happens occasionally!) What … Continue reading Breaking In The Home Bar With No-Brainer Bottles That Won’t Break The Bank

The Privilege Of Appreciation
P.O.V.

The Privilege Of Appreciation

One Tuesday after a company meeting at the American Conservatory Theater, I opted to walk home along Geary Street. The … Continue reading The Privilege Of Appreciation

Interview: Edmond Kubein / Bourbon County
F.Y.I.

Interview: Edmond Kubein / Bourbon County

I first met Edmond Kubein in early 2018, when I wandered into his San Francisco store, Bourbon County, on Clement … Continue reading Interview: Edmond Kubein / Bourbon County

Comparison: Home Base / MB Roland / Tom’s Foolery
What's on the red table?

Comparison: Home Base / MB Roland / Tom’s Foolery

HOME BASE BOURBON BATCH #10 Single Barrel #B9 (2019) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 10% rye, 30% barley PROOF – … Continue reading Comparison: Home Base / MB Roland / Tom’s Foolery

A Whiskey Journey Part 1 – Getting Started
P.O.V.

A Whiskey Journey Part 1 – Getting Started

For the inaugural post in the p.o.v. section of this blog, I thought it appropriate to begin with a journey… … Continue reading A Whiskey Journey Part 1 – Getting Started

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