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New notes on a 2018 bottle of REDBREAST 12 YEAR. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this Irish classic in a release from its previous label era. Sláinte! It’s been a minute since I’ve had a McKenzie Rye Single Barrel. The last one was aged ~5 years and was a wild ride. This latest is aged 9 years and I’m hoping age hasn’t tamed its rambunctiousness. Cheers! I will miss this smoky caramel rascal of a whisky from mighty little Edradour Distillery’s peated Ballechin line. Such a good dram. Sláinte!

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Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits
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Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits

Sometime in early 2019, a very unique bottle of bourbon caught my eye on the shelf of a local spirits … Continue reading Interview: Jill Kuehler / Founder of Freeland Spirits

Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!
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Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

KAIYŌ WHISKY Cask #543 selected by K&L (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 112 AGE – 7 … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – Cask Strength Store Pick!

Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition
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Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

KAIYŌ WHISKY The Sheri Second Edition (2020) MASH BILL – unstated PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS (about 10 years … Continue reading Kaiyō Whisky – The Sheri Second Edition

Why is “smooth” so thorny?
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Why is “smooth” so thorny?

It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about movies or theater, carpentry or gardening, baseball or chess… Most any such pursuit … Continue reading Why is “smooth” so thorny?

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky
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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky

ARDBEG CORRYVRECKAN MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 114.2 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – Ardbeg PRICE – $76 … Continue reading Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky

Lagavulin 12 Year Limited Edition 2015
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Lagavulin 12 Year Limited Edition 2015

LAGAVULIN 12 YEAR LIMITED EDITION 2015 cask strength release MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 113.6 AGE – … Continue reading Lagavulin 12 Year Limited Edition 2015

Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler
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Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler

Every once in a while a simple household object captures your imagination… That has certainly been the case for me … Continue reading Whiskey Glass: The Arnolfo Di Cambio Cibi Old Fashioned Tumbler

Invergordon 46-Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky
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Invergordon 46-Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky

INVERGORDON SINGLE GRAIN SCOTCH 2nd Fill Bourbon Hogshead cask #7844000057 selected by Single Cask Nation (2020) MASH BILL – unstated … Continue reading Invergordon 46-Year Single Grain Scotch Whisky

Maker’s Mark 2021 Limited Release FAE-01
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Maker’s Mark 2021 Limited Release FAE-01

MAKER’S MARK WOOD FINISHING SERIES Batch FAE-01 (2021) MASH BILL – 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley PROOF – … Continue reading Maker’s Mark 2021 Limited Release FAE-01

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. Jim Swan Batch
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Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. Jim Swan Batch

COURAGE & CONVICTION Batch: Dr. Jim Swan (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 92 AGE – NAS … Continue reading Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. Jim Swan Batch

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