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Old weller antique 107 (1973)

Malt review - yesterday

whiskey men & family feuds ii

Those pre-pro whiskey men - 2 days ago

Foreword: In this my second compilation of family feuds, I feel compelled to note that for every story of discord among families involved in making or selling whiskey, there are at ...read more

Smws 135.11 inchmoan

Malt review - 2 days ago

Kaplowitz radio. ep188 "stormy gusts"

Kaplowitz - 3 days ago

lo-fi & lovelyOn this ep, we have a visit from Sam Leccia, then a visit I paid to the guys over at Artesano del Tobacco (Viva la Vida) on their live Instagram show, also a new Kaplowitz Reads Kapl ...read more

Heiwa shuzo “kid”

Malt review - 3 days ago

Pandemic leaves whisky festivals in critical condition (episode 831: august 9, 2020)

Whisky cast - 3 days ago

This week saw upcoming whisky events in the U.S., England, Ireland, Canada, and Australia either postponed or cancelled outright as the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths continues to rise in many pa ...read more

Lesuffleur friardel and la folletière 2016

Malt review - 3 days ago

The blog: yagua unboxing video

Cigar coop - 3 days ago

Cigar industry report: edition 393 (8/8/20)

Cigar coop - 3 days ago

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Kaplowitz media. cigars | coffee | wine ::: weekly recapitulation vol. 189

Kaplowitz - 4 days ago

The newt and downside special reserve perries

Malt review - 4 days ago

High west campfire distillery exclusive barrel select sherry finished blended whiskey

Whiskey were here - 4 days ago

VITALS:- $60- 101 Proof- NAS- Barrel No. 13093- Finish Time: 1 yr., 3 mos.- UtahIt's no secret that I'm a big High West fan. For the most part (there are some exceptions), I love everything they put out, especially ...read more

Michigan’s new mammoth northern rye is first aged in used barrels

The whiskey wash - 4 days ago

Ten years of cigar coop: part 9 – american top 40: the countdown

Cigar coop - 4 days ago

“Even before there was a Cigar Coop, I wanted to do a Cigar of the Year list. One day it hit me to do it American Top 40 Casey Kasem-style. The rest was history.” The two things that are t ...read more

Tennessee whiskey trail: spotlight on williamson county

The whiskey wash - 4 days ago

2020 $1,000 woodford reserve mint julep cup honors first female kentucky derby rider

The whiskey wash - 4 days ago

Buffalo trace distillery mash bill recipes (stuck at home whisk(e)y video watchlist)

The whiskey wash - 4 days ago

In this curated video from our Stuck At Home Whisk(e)y Video Watchlist feature, learn more about the various mash bills that make up the American whiskeys of Buffalo Trace. The post Buffalo Trace Dist ...read more

2020 kentucky bourbon festival from home, not bardstown

Straight up 615 - 4 days ago

In the latest cancellation, or “pivot,” the Kentucky Bourbon Festival is moving online. 2020 has no shame in stealing our hopes and dreams. BARDSTOWN, KY (August 7, 2020) – Out of an ...read more

The nightcap: 7 august

Master of malt - 4 days ago

It’s the weekend! How do we know that? Because The Nightcap is here. Those are the rules. We always recommend you have a tasty drink in hand before you start... The post The Nightcap: 7 August a ...read more

Happy national-international beer day from miller lite

Whisky critic - 4 days ago

If you live in a city or town in the USA which also happens to be the name of a country, city or town outside of the USA, then Miller Lite is offering to reimburse your six-pack of their beer on what ...read more

Plantation panama 2000 (42%, old reserve, panama)

Master quill - 4 days ago

Wow, that was quite a disappointing Trinidad expression from Plantation, didn’t see that one coming to be Frank. Lets move on quickly and have a look at this Panama expression instead. Just like ...read more

Cigar news: fda proposes potential deferment program for premium cigar companies to file for se

Cigar coop - 4 days ago

September 9th is the deadline premium cigar companies had been given to file for Substantial Equivalence to keep non-predicate (non-grandfathered) products on the market. This week the U.S. Food and D ...read more

Come and join us for scotch & sofa!

Master of malt - 4 days ago

Ardbeg distillery launches first ever beer

Master of malt - 5 days ago

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San andres wrapper cigars: a handful of recently reviewed recommended offerings

Kaplowitz - 5 days ago

"Have you Kaplowitz'd to-day?"San Andres tobacco. If it's good enough for the Mayans, it's good enough for me, I always say. The tale of this black leaf spreads: Peru >>> Central America > ...read more

Cigar news: fratello sorella heading to international market

Cigar coop - 5 days ago

Last year Fratello Cigars released a sampler called the Fratello Space Pack that contained two unreleased blends in a 6 x 50 format. The intent was to get market research on whether either of these bl ...read more

Legendary aston martin db5 inspires new black bowmore super premium whisky

The whiskey wash - 5 days ago

Black Bowmore DB5 1964 is a new super premium whisky from the Bowmore distillery in Scotland that has iconic ties to the Aston Martin DB5, considered by many to be one of the most famous cars in the w ...read more

Second wave of whisky events facing covid-19 cancellations

Whisky cast - 5 days ago

By Mark Gillespie Updated August 7, 2020 – While epidemiologists have warned of a “second wave” of Covid-19 outbreaks in many regions as the flu season begins in the Northern Hemisph ...read more

Compass box great king street glasgow blend (revisited)...

Tire bouchon - 5 days ago

Compass Box Great King Street Glasgow Blend (43.0%): After almost six years and dozens of empty bottles I think it's time to revisit one of my all time favorite blended whiskies if not the one. Glasgo ...read more

Diesel estelí puro shipping in september

Half wheel - 5 days ago

There will be another Diesel line heading to stores next month. The Diesel Estelí Puro is a Nicaraguan puro that uses tobaccos from the AJ Fernandez farms in Nicaragua. As the name implies, the cigars ...read more

Knob creek comes out on top in part 1 of the $26-$40 bourbon taste-off

Fred minnick - 5 days ago

When jumping into the $26 to $40 category, I knew this was gonna be expensive and filled with everyday gems. I walked into the popular liquor store Westport Whiskey & Wine and was blown away what ...read more

Fda tells court it intends to delay substantial equivalence for premium cigars, research premium cig

Half wheel - 5 days ago

Casa fernandez aniversario cuba 109 maduro ships

Half wheel - 5 days ago

Making booze after half a millennium at lindores abbey distillery

Master of malt - 5 days ago

After 523 years, the stills at Lindores Abbey Distillery were fired up, ready for whisky production to begin. We spoke to its owners and founders, Drew and Helen McKenzie Smith,... The post Making boo ...read more

Aston-martin and bowmore produce james bond-themed db5 whisky

Whisky critic - 5 days ago

Carmaker Aston-Martin has collaborated with Bowmore to produce Black Bowmore DB5 1964 single malt Scotch whisky. The Aston Martin DB5 model sports car made its on-screen debut as the vehicle of choice ...read more

New hampshire’s tobacco purchasing age now 21-years-old

Half wheel - 5 days ago

New Hampshire has joined the Tobacco 21 movement, as Gov. Chris Sununu signed HB 1245 into law, an omnibus bill that included SB 248, which raises the minimum age to purchase and possess tobacco and v ...read more

A new scholarship will offer support for black and minority distilling students

Whisky advocate - 5 days ago

Named after the famed whisky and beer writer, the Michael Jackson Foundation will cover tuition and course materials. The post A New Scholarship Will Offer Support for Black and Minority Distilling St ...read more

265 – weller cypb data, basil hayden’s changing identity, toasted barrels, and our favor

Fred minnick - 5 days ago

We took a virtual tour of warner distillery

Master of malt - 5 days ago

If you can’t make it to a distillery right now, why not let the distillery come to you? A few weeks ago, MoM participated in a virtual gin tasting and... The post We took a virtual tour of Warne ...read more

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Cigar review: diesel delirium

The stogie guys - 6 days ago

Last spring, a new, limited edition cigar called Diesel Hair of the Dog emerged as a favorite go-to smoke of mine. This was a surprise since—while I have the utmost respect for A.J. Fernandez as ...read more

Oliva cigars serie v belicoso in review "rather classical"

Kaplowitz - 6 days ago

“Have you Kaplowitz’d to-day?”Oliva CigarsSerie V BelicosoWRAPPER: NicaraguanBINDER: NicaraguanFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: 554 BelicosoORIGIN: Tabacalera Oliva de Estelí S.A., Nic ...read more

Wild turkey master’s keep bottled in bond 17 years review

The whiskey jug - 6 days ago

Wild turkey rare breed rye review

The whiskey jug - 6 days ago

Review: scotch malt whiskey society cask 95.35 and beachcomber blend

Drink hacker - 6 days ago

It’s been about four years since we’ve covered releases from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (full disclosure: I received a gift membership from a friend which expires at the end of August ...read more

Strathmill 21 yo sherry wood finished single malt whisky 1992 (750ml)

For whiskey lovers - 6 days ago

$109.95After maturing for over 21 years in an oak cask, this fine Speyside Malt was then transferred to a sherry cask where it rested for another 6 months, producing a unique sherry influence but still retaining the character of th ...read more

Miltonduff 1999 (the whisky exchange)

Whisky notes - 6 days ago

Miltonduff is one of these relatively unsexy names that can still surprise you with nice expressions. Which is probably why some independent bottlers regularly release them.The Whisky Exchange / Speci ...read more

Listen: charlie minato on fat guy with a mic podcast

Half wheel - last week

Earlier today I spoke with Jason Dedic of Fat Guy with a Mic podcast. This was a bit of a different interview than most. Jason is a relatively new cigar smoker—only one and a half months in and ...read more

Kaplowitz radio. etc. for ep187

Kaplowitz - last week

lo-fi & lovelyKaplowitz Media. has a certain je ne sais quoi. This episode of ETC. is all about a certain je ne sais quoi in the offerings I review.The Kaplowitz Media. Google Voice # is (541) 283 ...read more

Crown royal regal apple...

Tire bouchon - last week

Crown Royal Regal Apple (35.0%): We won this bottle at our favorite neighborhood joint The Shack at the Oscars party last February..! I honestly didn't know what to do with it afterward ...read more

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