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This Buffalo Trace bourb—I mean, John J. Bowman bourbon, was good stuff indeed. Overpriced by the hype. But good bourbon. Cheers!
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December 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This Buffalo Trace bourb—I mean, John J. Bowman bourbon, was good stuff indeed. Overpriced by the hype. But good bourbon. Cheers!
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Sometimes I cheat on whiskey with apple brandy. Usually St George apple brandy. This Old-Fashioned is made with that, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram, and Regan’s Orange Bitters. I recommend it. Especially near sunset. Cheers!
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December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Sometimes I cheat on whiskey with apple brandy. Usually St George apple brandy. This Old-Fashioned is made with that, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram, and Regan’s Orange Bitters. I recommend it. Especially near sunset. Cheers!
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This year’s St George Single Malt has arrived! Lot 25 celebrates 25 years of this annual release. My intro to it was Lot 17 and it’s been the annual holiday season bottle in my home ever since. Can’t wait to taste the latest. Cheers!
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December 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This year’s St George Single Malt has arrived! Lot 25 celebrates 25 years of this annual release. My intro to it was Lot 17 and it’s been the annual holiday season bottle in my home ever since. Can’t wait to taste the latest. Cheers!
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Whisky from New Zealand? Can’t wait to take this intriguing flight of single malts from Waiheke Whisky. Kia ora!
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December 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Whisky from New Zealand? Can’t wait to take this intriguing flight of single malts from Waiheke Whisky. Kia ora!
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Well this is legit unusual. A rye whisky from Islay. Bruichladdich took a gamble on this when they distilled it 7 years ago. Proper notes to come but out of the gate I’d say the gamble was worth it. Sláinte!
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December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Well this is legit unusual. A rye whisky from Islay. Bruichladdich took a gamble on this when they distilled it 7 years ago. Proper notes to come but out of the gate I’d say the gamble was worth it. Sláinte!
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New notes on ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF RYE — that’s right I said RYE. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this new addition to the Elijah Craig family. Cheers!
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof RYE – Batch A925
ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF RYE Inaugural Batch A925 (Fall 2025) MASH BILL – 51% rye, 35% corn, 14% malted barley PROOF – 108 AGE – 12 years 3 months DISTILLERY – Heaven Hill PRICE – $127 (includes t…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New notes on ELIJAH CRAIG BARREL PROOF RYE — that’s right I said RYE. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this new addition to the Elijah Craig family. Cheers!
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I’m a tad late to this one, a Westward Whiskey Club release from a handful back. But I’m very much looking forward to catching up. Westward always hits it. Cheers!
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December 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I’m a tad late to this one, a Westward Whiskey Club release from a handful back. But I’m very much looking forward to catching up. Westward always hits it. Cheers!
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New notes on HIRSCH: THE DEPARTURE SINGLE MALT WHISKEY. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this new American single malt from the people who brought us Old Potrero Rye. Cheers!
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Hirsch The Departure – a new American Single Malt from the Old Potrero folks
HIRSCH THE DEPARTURE Released 2025 MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 98 AGE – 6 years 9 months in both new char #3 and toasted American oak barrels DISTILLERY – Hotaling & Co PRICE – $77 W…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New notes on HIRSCH: THE DEPARTURE SINGLE MALT WHISKEY. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this new American single malt from the people who brought us Old Potrero Rye. Cheers!
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An Elijah Craig barrel proof RYE! Aged 12 years 3 months and bottled at 108 proof. Rye spice, oak, buttery caramel, milk chocolate. I’m for it. Cheers!
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December 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
An Elijah Craig barrel proof RYE! Aged 12 years 3 months and bottled at 108 proof. Rye spice, oak, buttery caramel, milk chocolate. I’m for it. Cheers!
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Evidence of someone’s late night out. Couldn’t have been too rough—the bottle ended up politely atop the recycling bin rather than cracked on the sidewalk. And people think San Francisco has gone downhill. 😉 Cheers!
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November 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Evidence of someone’s late night out. Couldn’t have been too rough—the bottle ended up politely atop the recycling bin rather than cracked on the sidewalk. And people think San Francisco has gone downhill. 😉 Cheers!
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A rye from Islay? I’m there! Sláinte!
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November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A rye from Islay? I’m there! Sláinte!
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Four Roses is hands down one of the most autumnal bourbons going. Cheers!
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November 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Four Roses is hands down one of the most autumnal bourbons going. Cheers!
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New notes on GRATITUDE and WILD TURKEY 17 YEAR BOTTLED IN BOND. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for ruminations on this exceptional bourbon, a long hard week, and reasons to be thankful. Cheers!
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On Gratitude and the Wild Turkey Master’s Keep 17 Year Bottled in Bond
WILD TURKEY MASTER’S KEEP 17 Year Bottled In Bond (2020) MASH BILL – 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley PROOF – 100 AGE – 17 years DISTILLERY – Wild Turkey Distillery PRICE – $184 (Those we…
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November 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
New notes on GRATITUDE and WILD TURKEY 17 YEAR BOTTLED IN BOND. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for ruminations on this exceptional bourbon, a long hard week, and reasons to be thankful. Cheers!
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This new Departure for the Hirsch Selected Whiskeys line is an in-house distilled single malt whiskey made from 100% barley. Proper notes to come. But up front this is sweet and grassy, with rustic milled grain notes, altogether very Northern California. Cheers!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This new Departure for the Hirsch Selected Whiskeys line is an in-house distilled single malt whiskey made from 100% barley. Proper notes to come. But up front this is sweet and grassy, with rustic milled grain notes, altogether very Northern California. Cheers!
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Look at that familiar label closely. Not a barrel proof bourbon but a RYE! Aged 12+ years no less. Proof Hounds will lament the 108 proof. My days of being dazzled by the spectacle of 120+ proof whiskeys are behind me, so this one is right in my sweet spot. Can’t wait to give it a go. Cheers!
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November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Look at that familiar label closely. Not a barrel proof bourbon but a RYE! Aged 12+ years no less. Proof Hounds will lament the 108 proof. My days of being dazzled by the spectacle of 120+ proof whiskeys are behind me, so this one is right in my sweet spot. Can’t wait to give it a go. Cheers!
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New notes on HAZELBURN 8 YEAR OLOROSO CASK MATURED. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this counter-intuitive tasty treat. Sláinte!
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Hazelburn 8 Year Oloroso Cask Matured Single Malt (2025)
HAZELBURN SINGLE MALT Oloroso cask matured (March 2025) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 96.4 AGE – 8 years DISTILLERY – Springbank Distillery (J. & A. Mitchell & Co) PRICE – $152 WOR…
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November 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
New notes on HAZELBURN 8 YEAR OLOROSO CASK MATURED. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this counter-intuitive tasty treat. Sláinte!
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AI may end us but it does have some harmless uses—like finding a cocktail recipe for your Amontillado Sherry. The answer was quite literary, the Catcher In The Rye. I used High West Rendezvous Rye, Barbadillo 12y Amontillado, Felix Bigalette Amaro, Cointreau, Regan’s Orange Bitters. Cheers!
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November 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
AI may end us but it does have some harmless uses—like finding a cocktail recipe for your Amontillado Sherry. The answer was quite literary, the Catcher In The Rye. I used High West Rendezvous Rye, Barbadillo 12y Amontillado, Felix Bigalette Amaro, Cointreau, Regan’s Orange Bitters. Cheers!
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A good one for a chilly early evening. Old Potrero Rye finished in Cabernet casks. This humble malty monster with a sweet side keeps things warm. Cheers!
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November 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
A good one for a chilly early evening. Old Potrero Rye finished in Cabernet casks. This humble malty monster with a sweet side keeps things warm. Cheers!
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My first Hazelburn. (I’m often late to a party.) Proper notes coming soon but out of the gate this whisky strikes an intriguing balance between industrial and sweet. Sláinte!
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November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
My first Hazelburn. (I’m often late to a party.) Proper notes coming soon but out of the gate this whisky strikes an intriguing balance between industrial and sweet. Sláinte!
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New notes on a 2017 ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH SINGLE BARREL. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for a rumination on time, taste, and an old school Heaven Hill SiB. Cheers!
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Time, Taste, and a 2017 Elijah Craig Small Batch Single Barrel Store Pick
ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH Single Barrel selected by Save More Market (2017) MASH BILL – 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 94 AGE – 11 years DISTILLERY – Heaven Hill PRICE – $38 in 2017 an…
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November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
New notes on a 2017 ELIJAH CRAIG SMALL BATCH SINGLE BARREL. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for a rumination on time, taste, and an old school Heaven Hill SiB. Cheers!
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I liked the 11y Overholt. I picked a bottle up after it had gone on sale, and it tasted like what I would hope any moderately priced bourbon—not rye—would taste like. Looking forward to seeing what one more year and a scootch higher proof does. Cheers!
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November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I liked the 11y Overholt. I picked a bottle up after it had gone on sale, and it tasted like what I would hope any moderately priced bourbon—not rye—would taste like. Looking forward to seeing what one more year and a scootch higher proof does. Cheers!
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This is just an incredible rye. I’m so very tempted to break my No Bunkering rule for this one... Cheers!
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November 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is just an incredible rye. I’m so very tempted to break my No Bunkering rule for this one... Cheers!
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This 2017 BenRiach has continued to be a flavor journey. Months ago it was all industrial smoke and marmalade. Now it’s tasting very much of smoked lemons and caramel fudge on a rocky beach. What will it taste like in another month? Sláinte!
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November 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This 2017 BenRiach has continued to be a flavor journey. Months ago it was all industrial smoke and marmalade. Now it’s tasting very much of smoked lemons and caramel fudge on a rocky beach. What will it taste like in another month? Sláinte!
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New notes on a 26 YEAR ARDBEG CASK STRENGTH SiB courtesy of K&L’s Faultline independent bottling operation. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this rare opportunity to taste quarter-century+ Ardbeg. Sláinte!
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Islay Mystery (Ardbeg) Blended (teaspooned) Malt Whisky – Aged 26 Years!
ISLAY MYSTERY BLENDED 😉 MALT SCOTCH Single hogshead barrel selected by K&L exclusively for their “Faultline” series (2024) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 108 AGE – 26 years DISTILLERY –…
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November 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
New notes on a 26 YEAR ARDBEG CASK STRENGTH SiB courtesy of K&L’s Faultline independent bottling operation. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this rare opportunity to taste quarter-century+ Ardbeg. Sláinte!
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We’ll call this cocktail a Stone Fashioned—roughly applying Stone Fence ingredients to an Old-Fashioned template. See the second 📸 for the recipe I used, although I suspect 1.5oz bourbon to 0.5oz apple cider might be better. Of course a fancy vintage glass always improves any cocktail. Cheers!
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November 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We’ll call this cocktail a Stone Fashioned—roughly applying Stone Fence ingredients to an Old-Fashioned template. See the second 📸 for the recipe I used, although I suspect 1.5oz bourbon to 0.5oz apple cider might be better. Of course a fancy vintage glass always improves any cocktail. Cheers!
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