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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! There’s an old play by Anton Chekhov called Three Sisters that I’ve directed adaptations of a few times. I’m ever curious about how siblings can be variations on a theme. This trio of MGP-sourced bourbon bottled by @klwines offers just such an opportunity. Looking forward to how these sisters relate. Cheers!

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Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition
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Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition

WESTWARD SINGLE MALT Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition (2023 Vintage Blend) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 90 … Continue reading Westward Single Malt – Ken’s Artisan Sourdough Second Edition

Gold Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
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Gold Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

GOLD SPOT 135th Anniversary Release (May 2022) MASH BILL – Undisclosed mash of malted and unmalted barley PROOF – 102.8 … Continue reading Gold Spot Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys
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Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys

Some whiskeys send you off down a long winding road. Others are a single end point unto themselves. What’s the … Continue reading Destination Whiskeys vs Journey Whiskeys

New Riff Bottled in Bond Balboa Rye
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New Riff Bottled in Bond Balboa Rye

NEW RIFF BALBOA RYE Bottled in Bond (2023) MASH BILL – 95% Balboa heirloom rye, 5% malted rye PROOF – … Continue reading New Riff Bottled in Bond Balboa Rye

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades
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Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades

WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP DECADES Batch 0001 (2017) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Decades

Untitled Whiskey #12 – an unusual wheated bourbon!
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Untitled Whiskey #12 – an unusual wheated bourbon!

UNTITLED WHISKEY #12 Batch 2 bottled March 10, 2021 MASH BILL – unstated sourced wheated bourbon mash bill PROOF – … Continue reading Untitled Whiskey #12 – an unusual wheated bourbon!

Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon – aged 14 years!
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Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon – aged 14 years!

REDWOOD EMPIRE HAYSTACK NEEDLE Cabernet Cask Finished SiB #10266C selected by K&L (2022) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 21% rye, … Continue reading Redwood Empire Haystack Needle Cabernet Cask Finished Bourbon – aged 14 years!

Revisiting: The Four Roses OBSF Recipe
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Revisiting: The Four Roses OBSF Recipe

FOUR ROSES BARREL STRENGTH SiB OBSF Barrel VW-8-1D selected by Royal Liquors (2023) MASH BILL – 60% corn, 35% rye, … Continue reading Revisiting: The Four Roses OBSF Recipe

Maker’s Mark Private Select – Single Barrel Store Pick!
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Maker’s Mark Private Select – Single Barrel Store Pick!

MAKER’S MARK PRIVATE SELECT Selected by Sam Salfiti of Save More Market, San Francisco (2019) MASH BILL – 70% corn, … Continue reading Maker’s Mark Private Select – Single Barrel Store Pick!

Revisiting: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
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Revisiting: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

RUSSELL’S RESERVE SINGLE BARREL RYE Batch LL/HH271516 (August 27, 2019) MASH BILL – 51% rye, 37% corn, 12% malted barley PROOF … Continue reading Revisiting: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye

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