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Regular followers will recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. The fourth purchase has now been made—Ampersand Opimus Kentucky Bourbon, aged 15 years and finished in Tokaji casks. Another entry in the NDP 🦬🦃 era. I’ve heard good things. Cheers!
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October 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Regular followers will recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. The fourth purchase has now been made—Ampersand Opimus Kentucky Bourbon, aged 15 years and finished in Tokaji casks. Another entry in the NDP 🦬🦃 era. I’ve heard good things. Cheers!
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It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. The NA beer game has much improved over the years, and this Rationale Japanese Style “beer” makes a great cap to the day. See y’all again October 8. Cheers—maybe with “beer,” maybe with coffee!
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October 1, 2026 at 3:02 PM
It’s that time. My quarterly dry week—to reset my palate, my body, and my brain. The NA beer game has much improved over the years, and this Rationale Japanese Style “beer” makes a great cap to the day. See y’all again October 8. Cheers—maybe with “beer,” maybe with coffee!
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This is one that contributed greatly to my sherry fatigue, and helped me understand that scotch aged in first-fill sherry casks just isn’t my jam. But I put it to good use in many Rob Roy and other cocktails. Waste not want not. Sláinte!
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September 30, 2026 at 3:32 PM
This is one that contributed greatly to my sherry fatigue, and helped me understand that scotch aged in first-fill sherry casks just isn’t my jam. But I put it to good use in many Rob Roy and other cocktails. Waste not want not. Sláinte!
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A lovely single cask from Ardnamurchan courtesy of K&L that’s both elegant and robust. Creamy, malty, rich, sweet, all the things. Sláinte!
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September 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
A lovely single cask from Ardnamurchan courtesy of K&L that’s both elegant and robust. Creamy, malty, rich, sweet, all the things. Sláinte!
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I’m a newly enlightened fan of The Black Lodge cocktail. The recipe calls for Cynar but I sub Fernet (recipe 📸2) and it makes for a suitably broody yet delightful cocktail. Cheers!
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September 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM
I’m a newly enlightened fan of The Black Lodge cocktail. The recipe calls for Cynar but I sub Fernet (recipe 📸2) and it makes for a suitably broody yet delightful cocktail. Cheers!
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Getting toward the end of this absolutely fantastic old MGP rye bottled by Hughes Bros. Herbal, sweet, savory, and antique, and offered at half the price the same specs were commanding just a few years ago. Kinda wish I’d broken my No Bunkering rule for this one. Cheers!
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September 27, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Getting toward the end of this absolutely fantastic old MGP rye bottled by Hughes Bros. Herbal, sweet, savory, and antique, and offered at half the price the same specs were commanding just a few years ago. Kinda wish I’d broken my No Bunkering rule for this one. Cheers!
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Regular followers may recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. Now the third purchase has been made—a cask strength single cask of Glen Garioch aged 27 years. Sláinte!
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September 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Regular followers may recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. Now the third purchase has been made—a cask strength single cask of Glen Garioch aged 27 years. Sláinte!
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Fall Faves Pt1 - New notes on a KNOB CREEK SiB aged 10 years. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this release from among the last bottled at the standard 120 proof. Cheers!
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Fall Faves Pt1 – Knob Creek 10 Year SiB Store Pick
KNOB CREEK SiB BOURBONa barrel from Warehouse L, Floor 2, Rick 16, selected by K&L (2024) MASH BILL – 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley PROOF – 120 AGE – 10 years 8 days DISTILLERY – Jim Bea…
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September 25, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Fall Faves Pt1 - New notes on a KNOB CREEK SiB aged 10 years. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this release from among the last bottled at the standard 120 proof. Cheers!
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The Thompson Bros Mystery Malt series is a gamble. You don’t know what you’re buying, just trust the Thompsons’ tastes. Turns out I lost this round—a 4-year very sherried Raasay and I’m not into 🍷💣. My last Raasay was also young and unimpressive. I gave that bottle away. So, oh well. Sláinte…?
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September 24, 2026 at 2:28 PM
The Thompson Bros Mystery Malt series is a gamble. You don’t know what you’re buying, just trust the Thompsons’ tastes. Turns out I lost this round—a 4-year very sherried Raasay and I’m not into 🍷💣. My last Raasay was also young and unimpressive. I gave that bottle away. So, oh well. Sláinte…?
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At first I found this single cask release from Isle of Harris Distillery to be fine—good, but overpriced. (I’d picked it up when it went on sale.) But over time it really grew on me. I enjoyed it neat and in cocktails like the Penicillin and Rob Roy. Sláinte!
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September 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
At first I found this single cask release from Isle of Harris Distillery to be fine—good, but overpriced. (I’d picked it up when it went on sale.) But over time it really grew on me. I enjoyed it neat and in cocktails like the Penicillin and Rob Roy. Sláinte!
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What should I call this one? It uses the classic 5:1 martini ratio of Roku Gin to Bigallet China-China Amaro, garnished with orange zest. Tastes great, and look at that color! Any ideas for a name? Cheers!
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September 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM
What should I call this one? It uses the classic 5:1 martini ratio of Roku Gin to Bigallet China-China Amaro, garnished with orange zest. Tastes great, and look at that color! Any ideas for a name? Cheers!
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Enjoying these last pre-Fall evenings out back as the light still lingers. This 2016 bottle of Henry McKenna is my last, and luckily it’s a good one. Like summer, it’s very near its end, so, savoring it while I still can. Cheers!
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September 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Enjoying these last pre-Fall evenings out back as the light still lingers. This 2016 bottle of Henry McKenna is my last, and luckily it’s a good one. Like summer, it’s very near its end, so, savoring it while I still can. Cheers!
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This ol’ Booker’s from late 2016 has finally met its end. It was a scorcher. Interestingly, over ice it wasn’t so great. But I thoroughly enjoyed it with a splash of water, neat, and in cocktails. (Use it in a Staggering Gentleman cocktail if you’ve not before—it’ll live up to its name!) Cheers!
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September 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM
This ol’ Booker’s from late 2016 has finally met its end. It was a scorcher. Interestingly, over ice it wasn’t so great. But I thoroughly enjoyed it with a splash of water, neat, and in cocktails. (Use it in a Staggering Gentleman cocktail if you’ve not before—it’ll live up to its name!) Cheers!
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New notes on WESTWARD 9 YEAR BOTTLED IN BOND. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this American single malt from the Pacific Northwest. Cheers!
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Westward 9 Year Bottled-In-Bond Single Malt
WESTWARD BOTTLED IN BOND Club Exclusive Release (2026) MASH BILL – 100% malted barley PROOF – 100 AGE – 9 years DISTILLERY – Westward Whiskey Co. PRICE – $108 WORTH BUYING? – Yes In 2024, Westward …
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September 18, 2026 at 3:34 PM
New notes on WESTWARD 9 YEAR BOTTLED IN BOND. Tap that 🔗 for deets on this American single malt from the Pacific Northwest. Cheers!
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Recreating a cocktail I had in Gdansk, Poland, called the Old Town. My adaptation 📸1, the original recipe 📸3, and old town Gdansk itself 📸5. I recommend all three. Na zdrowie!
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September 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Recreating a cocktail I had in Gdansk, Poland, called the Old Town. My adaptation 📸1, the original recipe 📸3, and old town Gdansk itself 📸5. I recommend all three. Na zdrowie!
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This ol’ fave? Still a fave. Like smoked chocolate cake served by the sea. Sláinte!
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September 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
This ol’ fave? Still a fave. Like smoked chocolate cake served by the sea. Sláinte!
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This is the only Whiskey Barons release that made a significant impression. Still overpriced like its two predecessors in the series. But now that the brouhaha around it is several years past, I can appreciate this Wild Turkey riff for what it is—good bourbon. So long ol’ feller. Cheers!
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September 15, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This is the only Whiskey Barons release that made a significant impression. Still overpriced like its two predecessors in the series. But now that the brouhaha around it is several years past, I can appreciate this Wild Turkey riff for what it is—good bourbon. So long ol’ feller. Cheers!
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Took the Monterey cocktail recipe, swapped in maple syrup for the simple syrup, et voila! The Autumn in Monterey cocktail. For something both refreshing and cozy, I recommend it. Cheers!
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September 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Took the Monterey cocktail recipe, swapped in maple syrup for the simple syrup, et voila! The Autumn in Monterey cocktail. For something both refreshing and cozy, I recommend it. Cheers!
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Oooo this one has legit intrigue. Proper notes to come, but out of the gate I’ll say there’s a waltz going on here between dark fruit, coffee, and chocolate notes that is worthy of a dramatic mystery. Cheers!
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September 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Oooo this one has legit intrigue. Proper notes to come, but out of the gate I’ll say there’s a waltz going on here between dark fruit, coffee, and chocolate notes that is worthy of a dramatic mystery. Cheers!
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Life is short. Open the good stuff. New notes on OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this unfortunately overhyped bourbon, and reflections on the things that last. Cheers!
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Life is short – why wait to open the good stuff?
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR 2019 release MASH BILL – Buffalo Trace wheated mash bill PROOF – 107 AGE – 10 years DISTILLERY – Buffalo Trace PRICE – $87 WORTH BUYING? – at that price, yes Autumn doesn…
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September 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Life is short. Open the good stuff. New notes on OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10 YEAR. Tap that 🔗 IN BIO for deets on this unfortunately overhyped bourbon, and reflections on the things that last. Cheers!
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I got out of the bunkering habit a while ago but I’m so glad I had the good sense to get a back up of this one. Thompson Brothers are doing great things to make blends cool again, and this bottle is an excellent example. Great neat and makes a killer Penicillin cocktail too. Sláinte!
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September 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I got out of the bunkering habit a while ago but I’m so glad I had the good sense to get a back up of this one. Thompson Brothers are doing great things to make blends cool again, and this bottle is an excellent example. Great neat and makes a killer Penicillin cocktail too. Sláinte!
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This one is underrated imo. A solid well-aged bourbon, priced well under what others charge, enjoyable from first pour to last. Cheers!
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September 9, 2026 at 2:00 PM
This one is underrated imo. A solid well-aged bourbon, priced well under what others charge, enjoyable from first pour to last. Cheers!
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The Staggering Gentleman is a potent cocktail that calls for high proof bourbon. I used Booker’s. To make it a bit more gentlemanly I served it in a fancy coupe rather than the usual tumbler. Still packs a wallop! Another good one for autumn. Cheers!
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September 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
The Staggering Gentleman is a potent cocktail that calls for high proof bourbon. I used Booker’s. To make it a bit more gentlemanly I served it in a fancy coupe rather than the usual tumbler. Still packs a wallop! Another good one for autumn. Cheers!
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Cracked this one open for autumn. A Four Roses barrel strength single barrel store pick from 2022. I picked it up at half price because they mistagged it. Tastes twice as good! Cheers!
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September 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Cracked this one open for autumn. A Four Roses barrel strength single barrel store pick from 2022. I picked it up at half price because they mistagged it. Tastes twice as good! Cheers!
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Regular followers may recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. Now the second purchase has been made—Westward’s 9 Year Botted in Bond Single Malt. I’ve never tasted a Westward I didn’t like so I’m looking forward to this one. Cheers!
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September 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Regular followers may recall that in June I committed to buying only 12 bottles between then and June 2027. Now the second purchase has been made—Westward’s 9 Year Botted in Bond Single Malt. I’ve never tasted a Westward I didn’t like so I’m looking forward to this one. Cheers!
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