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Not a realtime Insta post, but this sunset in a glass from last week still mesmerizes me. Despite the world humans make being quite ugly right now, the world nature makes remains committed to beauty. Very grateful for these moments. Cheers. A late night end to this Acacia Cask Finished Westward single malt. All the familiar Westward notes I love, darker, with a mouthwatering tanginess from a zingy grapefruit zest note. That’s what I said at uncorking and it’s been consistent right up to this final pour. Cheers! New notes on FOUR WAIHEKE WHISKIES. Tap that πŸ”— IN BIO for deets on this intriguing flight from New Zealand. Cheers!

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More Fall Whiskey Faves
What's on the red table?

More Fall Whiskey Faves

Back in Fall 2022 I wrote up some notes on a handful of autumnal whiskeys that for me conjure the … Continue reading More Fall Whiskey Faves

Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022
The Year of No Buying, What's on the red table?

Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022

WOODINVILLE MOSCATEL FINISHED BOURBON 2022 Limited Release MASH BILL – 72% corn, 22% rye, 6% barley PROOF – 100 AGE … Continue reading Woodinville Moscatel Finished Bourbon – 2022

The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin
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The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin

Art and whiskey share a lot in common. I’ve made this point a few times here on the blog, specifically … Continue reading The Angels’ Share – pairing whiskeys with the art of Alexander Polzin

Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
What's on the red table?

Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky

ARRAN AMARONE CASK FINISH 2020 release MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 100 AGE – NAS DISTILLERY – … Continue reading Arran Amarone Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky

Comparison: Two Wine Casked Single Malts – Aberfeldy 18 Year + Courage & Conviction CuvΓ©e
What's on the red table?

Comparison: Two Wine Casked Single Malts – Aberfeldy 18 Year + Courage & Conviction CuvΓ©e

ABERFELDY 18 YEAR Batch 2920 finished in Pauillac Bordeaux Casks (2020) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 86 … Continue reading Comparison: Two Wine Casked Single Malts – Aberfeldy 18 Year + Courage & Conviction CuvΓ©e

Palate Comparison: a wine sommelier and a bourbon steward on Redwood Empire’s Haystack Needle Chardonnay Cask Finished Bourbon
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Palate Comparison: a wine sommelier and a bourbon steward on Redwood Empire’s Haystack Needle Chardonnay Cask Finished Bourbon

REDWOOD EMPIRE HAYSTACK NEEDLE Chardonnay Cask Finished SiB #6478 selected by K&L (2021) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 21% rye, … Continue reading Palate Comparison: a wine sommelier and a bourbon steward on Redwood Empire’s Haystack Needle Chardonnay Cask Finished Bourbon

Kilchoman Islay Single Malt – STR Cask Matured
What's on the red table?

Kilchoman Islay Single Malt – STR Cask Matured

KILCHOMAN STR Cask Matured (2019) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 100 AGE – NAS (~7 years) DISTILLERY … Continue reading Kilchoman Islay Single Malt – STR Cask Matured

Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey
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Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey

My first taste of Westward Whiskey was a doozy, a 131-proof Single Malt single barrel, selected by K&L in 2019. … Continue reading Interview: Christian Krogstad / Founder and Master Distiller of Westward Whiskey

Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse
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Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse

WORKHORSE VIRGIN CASK RYE Batch No. One MASH BILL – 70% west coast rye, 20% malted barley, 10% malted wheat … Continue reading Two Workhorse Ryes: Virgin Cask & Redhorse

Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. George G. Moore Batch
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Courage & Conviction American Single Malt Whisky – Dr. George G. Moore Batch

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

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