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Neanderthal lh

Half wheel - yesterday

If there’s a signature size for RoMa Craft Tobac, I’d argue it’s the 5 x 56 box-pressed robusto gordo size that is known as EMH in the company’s original CroMagnon line. The si ...read more

Michigan court says municipalities cannot increase tobacco purchasing age to 21

Half wheel - yesterday

Headley grange chamuco le 2019 shipping this month

Half wheel - yesterday

Keeping it simple – cuba november 2019

Flying cigar - yesterday

Tatuaje the chuck

Half wheel - yesterday

Earlier this year, Tatuaje released the final two cigars to its most popular and long-running series Monster Series: The Chuck and The Tiff. The Monster Series started in 2008, right around the time t ...read more

Cragganmore 12 years (special release)

Whisky notes - yesterday

Cragganmore 12 yo 2006 (58,4%, OB 'Special Release' 2019, refill American oak, 18.000 btl.) ...read more

La flor dominicana 25th anniversary ships to stores

Half wheel - 2 days ago

Following a soft launch in October, La Flor Dominicana is finally shipping its 25th anniversary cigar to stores nationwide. The La Flor Dominicana 25th Anniversary is a 7 x 52 Churchill that uses an E ...read more

Essential whisky cocktail: hot toddy

Whisky advocate - 2 days ago

This classic drink can be made with any type of whisky and welcomes experimentation. The post Essential Whisky Cocktail: Hot Toddy appeared first on Whisky Advocate. ...read more

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Loch dhu, part deux

Diving for pearls - 2 days ago

Speaking of questionable whisky ideas, Loch Dhu everyone!Yes, I previously reviewed this, one of the world's most reviled whiskies, but I had another sample from possibly the same bottle. And we've al ...read more

Review: elijah craig barrel proof batch c919 (2019)

Drink hacker - 3 days ago

The third (and likely final) 2019 release from Elijah Craig’s Barrel Proof series has hit, coded as batch #C919. While this summer’s B519 was a veritable lightweight at a paltry 122.2 proof, C919 is a return to the usual expectations wi ...read more

Highland treat – glen garioch 15 year 53.7%

The whisky lady - 3 days ago

Waaaay back in the summer, our Whisky Ladies enjoyed a Highland Trio – starting with two whiskies from AnCnoc and closing with this Glen Garioch. What did we think? Glen Garioch 15 year Sherry C ...read more

Glenlivet 2004 (gordon & macphail)

Whisky notes - 3 days ago

Glenlivet 14 yo 2004 (64%, Gordon & MacPhail 'Connoisseurs Choice' 2019, refill bourbon barrel, 162 btl.) ...read more

Highland treat – ancnoc rùdhan 46%

The whisky lady - 3 days ago

From the honeyed sweetness of the Black Hill, we shifted into a peatier AnCnoc, with their Travel Retail edition Rùdhan. What did the Whisky Ladies think? AnCnoc Rùdhan 46% Nose – Strong and swe ...read more

Review: easy rider bourbon 4 years old

Drink hacker - 4 days ago

Earlier this year, Hood River Distillers, an increasingly busy operation that’s best known for Lucid Absinthe, added another bourbon to its portfolio: Easy Rider. Easy Rider was purchased from another company which had been marketing the spirit as Easy Rid ...read more

Timorous beastie 10 years // 16 years winter edition // 25 years

Whisky notes - 4 days ago

Timorous Beastie 10 yo (46,8%, Douglas Laing 2018, Small Batch #1) Timorous Beastie 16 yo 'Winter Edition' (45,8%, Douglas Laing, sherry casks, 400 btl.) Timorous Beastie 25 yo (46,8%, Douglas Laing 2019, 1600 btl.) ...read more

Highland treat – ancnoc black hill reserve 46%

The whisky lady - 4 days ago

The deeply problematic st. george baller whiskey

Diving for pearls - 4 days ago

BALLER?In the middle of the socializing segment of last month's Columbus Scotch Night, Doctor Springbank handed me his bottle of St. George Baller Single Malt Whiskey and said, pokerfaced, "You have t ...read more

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Review: chattanooga whiskey 91 and cask 111

Drink hacker - 5 days ago

We’ve been writing about Tennessee-based Chattanooga Whiskey for years now, and while we’ve been upbeat about their products, they have, for better or worse, all been sourced products. Now Chattanooga is out with its own house-made spirit — ...read more

Convalmore 1977 36 years old (2013)

Words of whisky - 5 days ago

One of the most eye-catching Convalmore releases from the past decade is this 36-year-old edition that was part of Diageo's Special Releases in 2013. Read More The post Convalmore 1977 36 Years Old (2 ...read more

Jack daniels heritage barrel

Malt review - 5 days ago

Archetype chapter 3: sacred scales toro (6 x 52)

Tiny tim's blog - 5 days ago

Day 1: tullamore d.e.w. 18 year old

Modern thirst - 5 days ago

Laphroaig 16 year old (2019)

Whisky gospel - 5 days ago

Earlier this year when I saw the news on a forthcoming Laphroaig 16 Year Old I was very happy to speculate that a new core line up expression is coming but at the same time was a bit worried following ...read more

Video: choosing the right whiskey for a cocktail

Whisky advocate - 5 days ago

Whether you're making an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or another cocktail, which whiskey you choose will have a major impact on the outcome. The post VIDEO: Choosing the Right Whiskey for a Cocktail appe ...read more

Review - ardbeg supernova 2019 edition

Whisky for everyone - 5 days ago

This whisky signals a brief return for one of Ardbeg's most popular recent limited editions - the Ardbeg Supernova. The expression, which is the peatiest released by the brand and has even been sent i ...read more

Cameronbridge 39 year old, batch 7

Whisky girl - 6 days ago

Cameronbridge 39 Year Old, a single grain Scotch Whisky, independently bottled by That Boutique-y Whisky Company. I can honestly say, that this whisky is a delight for the nose. We all know that the ...read more

Review: highland park viking honour 12 years old (2019)

Drink hacker - 6 days ago

Cadenhead’s cognac distillerie charpentier aged 35 years

Malt review - 6 days ago

Review: that boutique-y whisky company countdown to christmas calendar 2019

Drink hacker - 6 days ago

Whiskey-themed advent calendars have become a thing in the last few years, and while the concept is fun, they’re plagued with a few problems. One, they’re expensive. Two, you don’t know what you’re get ...read more

Viaje 10 + 2 1/2 anniversary gold (6 x 54)

Tiny tim's blog - 6 days ago

Video review HERE.(Description taken from Cigar-Coop.com website)As Viaje Cigars founder Andre Farkas said, nobody seems to celebrate half-year anniversaries in the cigar industry, so why not start no ...read more

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Irish whiskey advent calendar

Modern thirst - last week

INTRODUCTION Join with me for the next twenty-four days as we countdown to Christmas with the Drinks by the Dram Irish Whiskey Advent Calendar. Each day will present a new whiskey adventure (albeit f ...read more

Whisky lady – november 2019

The whisky lady - last week

Wow! My first month in my new country of residence – Germany – zipped past in a blink of an eye! October had just a lone post about anticipating an Advent Calendar… which due its cha ...read more

Kaplowitz media. weekly recapitulation volume cxxvi

Kaplowitz - last week

"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"[titles are links]REVIEWS[cigars]ADVentura The NavigatorGeorge Rico Miami STK American Puro[beverages]Portland Brewing Ink & Roses IPATinker Coffee Co. Bayardo Reyes ...read more

Portraits: green welly stop

Malt review - last week

Whisky waffle summer drams

Whisky waffle - last week

Posted by: Ted December is upon us, which means that for Australians, summer is here. Long days, beautiful weather and BBQ’s with the fam… Although in reality, the whole of the mainland se ...read more

Cao orellana (6 x 52)

Tiny tim's blog - last week

Video review HERE.The CAO Amazon series is an expedition that began with Amazon Basin, a blend made with anexotic filler tobacco called Braqanca from the wilds of the rainforest. The series continued ...read more

Black friday whisky 2019 edition (the whisky exchange)

Whisky israel - last week

The Whisky Exchange are doing it again this year, with a special black bottle ‘Black Friday’ whisky. The previous 2 editions (reviewed here and here) […] The post Black Friday Whisky ...read more

New: glendronach traditionally peated // glengoyne teapot dram // xop black

Whisky notes - last week

New: peated GlenDronach, Glengoyne Teapot Dram #7, XOP Black premium releases and a 1996 Grand Vintage from Glenmorangie ...read more

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