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Dissident cigars molotov in review
Kaplowitz - yesterday
BRAND: DissidentBLEND: MolotovWRAPPER: Ecuadorian RojisoBINdeR: EcuadorianFILLER: Nicaraguan, DominicanFORMAT: Rbusto (550) fan-tail capORIGIN: Nicaragua (Fabrica Oveja Negra)INTENSITY: Mild-medium/MediumSPICE: 3.5/5NOTES:1. Graham cracker | White pepper | Peanut br ...read more
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5 things you might not know about the smws
The whiskey wash - yesterday
The SMWS doesn’t just release scotch, or even just single cask whiskies, their distinctive bottle and label are well known with whisky fans, but here are five things you might not know about thi ...read more
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Peter woitschikowski puts tamdhu scotch whisky under the microscope
The whiskey wash - yesterday
The debut from the Tamdhu’s dedication Collection have been celebrated with a series of photomicrographs of the of the 43 and 46 year old created by Peter Woitschikowski. Read the full article a ...read more
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New releases: chattanooga, log still, hidden barn & wheel horse
The whiskey wash - yesterday
In new American whiskey releases, Chattanooga revisits an icon and Log Still collaborates with the Archdiocese of Louisville. Read the full article at New Releases: Chattanooga, Log Still, Hidden Barn ...read more
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The ultimate review: johnnie walker black label speyside origin
The whiskey wash - yesterday
Johnnie Walker Black Label Speyside Origin is a 12 year old limited-edition blended scotch whisky showcasing the rich, fruity character of Speyside. Read the full article at The Ultimate Review: Johnn ...read more
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Milam & greene unabridged vol 3 bourbon whisky review
Booze dancing - 2 days ago
Way back in September, we were invited to participate in a Zoom session with the fine folks at Milam & Greene and MANY other whisky enthusiasts for the big reveal of their latest bourbon Whisky re ...read more
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Black works studio cigars the hornet in review
Kaplowitz - 3 days ago
BRAND: Black Works StudioBLEND: The HornetWRAPPER: Ecuadorian Maduro, Candela trimBINdeR: NicaraguanFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: Robusto (548) Closed-footORIGIN: NicaraguaINTENSITY: FullSPICE: 4/5NOTES:Citrus | Hardwood | Fannypack Citrus; floral-ginger und ...read more
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Linkwood 27, 1987-2014, rum finished hogshead, 47.3% – the whisky agency / the perfect dram
Malt fascination - 4 days ago
I met my befriended Linkwood supplier last Monday, and when things quieted down a little bit I immediately sat down to drink this sample he brought me. Normally this wouldn’t be a whisky I’ ...read more
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Top 10 rums of the year 2024
Master of malt - 4 days ago
This is Master of Malt’s Top 10 Rums of the Year 2024. See anything missing? Send us your suggestions in the comments.  Rum always needs to have a defining year.... The post Top 10 Rums of the year 2024 appeared first on master of malt BLOG. ...read more
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Blind barrels tasting kit review
Booze dancing - 4 days ago
We always enjoy a little mystery whenever we step up to The Murder Table for a session. In most cases that mystery comes in the order of a new spirit, beer, etc. that we’ve never tried before. W ...read more
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Flavor odyssey – best audience pairings
Cigar dojo - 5 days ago
This week on Flavor Odyssey, we’re shining the spotlight on our incredible audience! That’s right—the Flavor Odyssey ‘Otters’ have crafted some of the most amazing cigar ...read more
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1st & 15th podcast "catastrophic failure" new episode
Kaplowitz - 5 days ago
1st & 15th Podcast "Catastrophic Failure" NEW EPISOdeIn this episode of 1st & 15th, Phil and Kap take a stab at mindfulness while delving into the sleeping habits of Abe Lincoln. Kap questions yoga and amputations; while Phil tackles runni ...read more
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Johnnie walker unveils 52-year-old blend
Whisky critic - 5 days ago
Johnnie Walker has released a limited edition 52-year-old blended whisky – Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years – containing liquid from closed distilleries. Johnnie Walker Aged 52 Years blends si ...read more
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col. david colson &“the tragedy of frankfort”
Those pre-pro whiskey men - 5 days ago
David ColsonIn January of 1900 the quiet of the Capitol Hotel in Frankfort, Kentucky, was broken by the sounds of gunfire.  Afterward three men were dead, three others seriously wounded and a fou ...read more
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Weekly news (dec. 16, 2024)
Half wheel - 5 days ago
The news, reviews and more from the past week. The post Weekly News (dec. 16, 2024) appeared first on halfwheel. ...read more
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#whiskysanta’s midleton very rare forêt de tronçais whiskey super wish
Master of malt - 5 days ago
Ho ho ho!  It’s been an epic year of #WhiskySanta, but there’s one last Super Wish up my immaculately cuffed sleeves – and it’s a real showstopper… But first, a... The post #WhiskySanta’ ...read more
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Speyburn 16 year old (2024)
Whisky notes - 6 days ago
Speyburn distillery has a pretty classic core range, starting with Bradan Orach and then a 10 yo, 15 yo and a 18 yo expression which arrived later. They also offer a travel retail range which consists ...read more
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Cao arcana thunder smoke
Half wheel - last week
According to the company, this is the first premium cigar to use tobaccos from South Africa and Zimbabwe. The cigar takes its name from Zimbabwe’s iconic Victoria Falls, one of the world’s ...read more
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God of fire serie b2019 & god of fire kkp special reserve 2021 | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - last week
God of Fire Serie B2019 | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sun Grown Binder: Dominican Filler: Dominican Strength: Medium Size: 5.5 x 54 Robusto Gordo Price: $28.95 My cigars recei ...read more
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Bushmills expands prestige collection with 26-year-old
Whisky critic - last week
Irish whiskey icon Bushmills has added a 26-year-old single malt – Bushmills 26 Year Old Crystal Malt – to their luxury Prestige Single Malt Collection. The 26-year-old joins three other I ...read more
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Teeling offers christmas bottlings
Whisky critic - last week
Irish whiskey brand Teeling has created and released a first-ever limited edition Christmas bottling – Teeling Whiskey Christmas Batch – albeit, exclusively for Dublin and Cork Airport tra ...read more
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Two sibling casks of old rhosdhu 1990 by nectar of the daily drams
Diving for pearls - last week
I reviewed my own bottle of 29 year old Old Rhosdhu a few days ago, and found it to be a solid B grade whisky, no more, no less. That 1993 had two competitors lined up for its tasting: today's two 199 ...read more
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Viaje roots
Half wheel - last week
The first cigars from Andre Farkas' Viaje were made at Joya de Nicaragua. This year—more than 15 years after the last new JDN-made Viaje was released—the two companies reunited for Roots. ...read more
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Black label trading co. morphine & e.p. carrillo 15 year anniversary l.e. | cigar reviews by the k
The katman - last week
Black Label Trading Co. Morphine | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés & Ecuadorian Maduro Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5 x 54 Box Pressed Torpedo Strength: ...read more
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Johnnie walker preps for the lunar new year with blue label edition
Whisky critic - last week
Blended Scotch whisky icon, Johnnie Walker has released a limited edition label design for their Lunar New Year Blue Label whisky celebrating 2025 as the Year of the Snake. The label was designed by A ...read more
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Leroy neiman 2024 collectors edition cigars final release of 2024
Tiny tim's blog - last week
This week, J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the last release of LeRoy Neiman 2024 Collector’s Edition cigars to 84 premium cigar retailers across the United States. This is the second year that ...read more
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Step right up to the cigar circus
Cigar dojo - last week
Cigar enthusiasts will have a new destination in 2025 with the launch of Cigar Circus, combining an e-commerce platform and a flagship showroom in Clearwater, Florida. This venture, led by industry ve ...read more
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Glenlossie 2009 (carn mor)
Best shot whisky reviews - last week
“Sweet and Innocent”Whisky Review # 1050Country: Scotland ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿Region: SpeysideBrand: Glenlossie 2009Bottled in 2021 by: Morrison Scotch Whisky DistillersSeries ...read more
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The macallan gift guide – scotch whisky news
Whisky intelligence - last week
This is the season to celebrate the moments we share with our loved ones.Whether given as a gift, or to share together on a special occasion, we have curated a collection of The Macallan single malt w ...read more
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Click whisky auctions december 2024 auction well underway! – auction whisky news
Whisky intelligence - last week
AUCTION WELL UNdeRWAY! With the auction well on its way, it’s a good time to take a closer look at a few of the bottlings on offer. Released between 2001 to 2004, Ardbeg’s wonderfully-aged ...read more
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Old-fashioned christmas whisky 2024 (whisky exchange)
Whisky notes - last week
I believe I've tried all of The Whisky Exchange's Christmas bottlings since 2018. First called A Fine Christmas Malt they are now A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Malt.While selecting the 2024 edition t ...read more
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Kingsbarns distillery coaltown
Great drams - last week
If you’re familiar with the blogs we post here at Great Drams, you’ll likely have noticed that we regularly review a wide range of whiskies from regions such as Islay, Speyside, and the Hi ...read more
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Old orkney 19 years / 21 years (decadent drinks)
Whisky notes - last week
decadent Drinks re-introduced the name Old Orkney in 2023, with a very nice 2009 bottling from a first fill bourbon barrel. Today we're trying the two bottlings that came later (well, not counting the ...read more
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Padrón x 2 | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - last week
Padrón 1926 Serie No.90 Natural | Cigar Reviews by the Katman Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 5.5 x 52 Robusto Strength: Full Price: $26.75 Tubo My cigars received ...read more
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Mortlach ‘midnight dusk’ (special release 2024)
Whisky notes - last week
Our final review of the 2024 Special Releases is the Mortlach. This is a 'no age statement' whisky (like most of the Mortlach expressions in this ser ...read more
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High west binny's barrel select double rye! blended straight rye whiskey finished in cognac barrels
Whiskey were here - last week
VITALS:- $70- 105.4 Proof- Finished 15 mos.- Barrel #25202- UtahThere once was a time that I was snatching up every single High West Barrel Select that I could find. It seemed as though they were produ ...read more
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Gordon + macphail stockpile
The whisky lady - last week
Yet again, a favourite booth was notably absent at the 2024 London Whisky Show – Gordon & Macphail. Previously spending time with the folks from this venerable independent bottler was a fest ...read more
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West tampa cigars red lancero in review
Kaplowitz - last week
BRAND: West Tampa Tobacco Co.BLEND: RedWRAPPER: Mexican San AndresBINdeR: NicaraguanFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: Lancero (740)ORIGIN: NicaraguaINTENSITY: FullSPICE: 3.5/5NOTES:Dark chocolate | Cayenne pe ...read more
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Crown royal debuts first redesign in decades
The whiskey wash - last week
Featuring slimmer and more refined bottles, Crown Royal’s redesign reflects the brand’s identity, rooted in luxury and royalty. Read the full article at Crown Royal debuts First Redesign I ...read more
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Brown-forman launches recycled plastic bottles for woodford reserve 50ml
The whiskey wash - last week
The new PCR Woodford Reserve 50ml bottles are made from an advanced resin that maintains the bottle’s quality and clarity whilst delivering high recycled content. Read the full article at Brown- ...read more
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Waterford’s reynier mounting a comeback effort
Whisky cast - last week
Waterford Distillery founder Mark Reynier isn’t giving up on his dream, even though the distillery went into receivership last week. As he tells us on… Read More ...read more
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ed brinkman & union distilling — an addendum
Those pre-pro whiskey men - 2 weeks ago
Foreword:  On August 24  of this year, this website featured a post entitled “Ed Brinkman:  From Bookkeeper to Boss and Beyond.”  The item, recounting the   h ...read more
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Cfcf announces arturo sandoval music school | cigar news
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
This week the Cigar Family Charitable Foundation (CFCF) announced the Arturo Sandoval Music School at its newly inaugurated Academy of Arts. The school is named in honor of legendary musician Arturo S ...read more
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Smoke inn 2024 advent calendar day 6 | the blog
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
Today, we look at what was inside the 2024 Smoke Inn Advent Calendar for day 6. Warning: spoiler alert. The post Smoke Inn 2024 Advent Calendar Day 6 | The Blog appeared first on Cigar Coop. ...read more
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Pat’s king of steaks cheesesteak review | the blog
Cigar coop - 2 weeks ago
Today, we are reviewing Pat's King of Steaks cheesesteak. Located in Philadelphia it is one of the iconic cheesesteak place in the world. The post Pat’s King of Steaks Cheesesteak Review | The B ...read more
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Black works studio cigars intergalactic event horizon in review
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
BRAND: Black Works StudioBLEND: Intergalactic Event HorizonWRAPPER: Pennsylvanian BroadleafBINdeR: Ecuadorian HabanoFILLER: NicaraguaFORMAT: Toro (648) pig-tail capORIGIN: Nicaragua INTENSITY: Medium- ...read more
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Longmorn introduces it’s ‘ultimate’ expression and oldest single malt to date
Great drams - 2 weeks ago
Longmorn, the refined Speyside single malt is celebrating the launch of its oldest release to date; a new and outstanding 30 Year Old whisky.  Crafted for connoisseurs with a taste for the exceptional ...read more
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Dalrymple / mortlach / nc’nean (watt whisky)
Words of whisky - 2 weeks ago
A review of three recent releases from Watt Whisky, including a Dalrymple from Ailsa Bay, A Speyside Distillery (Mortlach) and a Nc'nean. ...read more
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Villiger releasing vlr no. 049, 051 next week
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
One cigar is made by Villiger in Nicaragua, the other comes from ABAM in the Dominican Republic. Both have an MSRP of $20 each and are limited to just 4,000 cigars. The post Villiger Releasing VLR No ...read more
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Quesada shipping casa magna maduro
Cigar dojo - 2 weeks ago
After revealing the Casa Magna Maduro line this Oct., Quesada Cigars has announced that the cigars are now shipping to retailers. The cigars feature a new take on the Casa Magna brand, using a Mexican ...read more
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Viaje adds three lines to skull and bones in “grand slam” release
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
The three cigars are all Nicaraguan puros using AGANORSA Leaf tobacco and made at the Aganorsa factory. Once again, Viaje isn't saying anything about the cigars, at least officially. The post Viaje Ad ...read more
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Supreme leaf returns in 2025 with royal perfecto
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Aganorsa Leaf is proud to announce a new vitola of Supreme Leaf—one of our most exciting and sought-after cigars ever produced—will be coming to retailers in early 2025.  Using the sa ...read more
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Luciano cigars and atl cigar co. end distribution agreement
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
While the distribution agreement is ending, Luciano Cigars will continue to produce ATL Cigar Co.'s cigars. ATL Cigar Co. will be taking its distribution in-house once the agreement ends in the middle ...read more
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New whisky for everyone website launched
Whisky for everyone - 2 weeks ago
Since 2008 Whisky For Everyone has been filled with articles to help beginners, as well as connoisseurs, develop a wider understanding and appreciation for the world of whisky. Content ranges from inf ...read more
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Casa magna maduro on the way to stores
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
While three of the five vitolas in the new line are regular production, the lancero and box-pressed toro are limited editions. The box-pressed toros were made exclusively for retail members of the Tob ...read more
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Old forester celebrates repeal day by releasing 117 series: warehouse i - 11-year-old bourbon
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
A new bottle just in time for the holidaysLOUISVILLE, Ky., dec. 5, 2024 - Today marks the 91st Anniversary of Repeal Day and Old Forester is celebrating the end of Prohibition with the release of a ne ...read more
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Maker's mark bourbon brings the magic of its kentucky homeplace to new york city: premiering an imme
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
The 'Winter Wheat Wonderland' Pop-up will be Open to the Public by Reservation, for Legal Drinking Age Whisky Fans, december 11 – 22LORETTO, Ky., dec. 4, 2024-- Maker's Mark®, the iconic handmad ...read more
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Jameson® irish whiskey named official whiskey of major league soccer
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
The iconic Jameson brand has entered a multi-year partnership with Major League Soccer and six clubs across North AmericaNEW YORK, dec. 5, 2024- Today, Major League Soccer (MLS) and Jameson announc ...read more
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Buchanan's scotch whisky pledges $150,000 from its 200% futuro fund to create más noches buenas for
Just malt - 2 weeks ago
A continuation of the 'We Are the Spirit of the 200%' Campaign, Buchanan's 'Más Noches Buenas' campaign, featuring Marcello Hernández, invites fans to embrace the 200% holiday spirit with a series of ...read more
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Ave maria holy grail 2023 | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
Wrapper: USA Connecticut Binder: Mexican San Andrés Filler: Nicaraguan Size: 7 x 48 Churchill Strength: Mild/Medium Price: $15.30 NOTE: I was diagnosed with Covid a week back…after I came down ...read more
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Paul stulac cigars comes to small batch cigar | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
At last!… …You can buy Paul Stulac Cigars from Small Batch Cigar! You can buy the Paul Stulac Cigars Post Script San Andrés (6 x 52 Toro) for $5.60 before promo code. You can buy the Paul ...read more
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Benromach 2013 / 2014 single casks for germany
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
Kirsch Import recently secured two single cask Benromach whiskies. A bourbon barrel and a sherry hogshead, both more or less the same age. Benromach 10 yo 2013 (61,1%, OB for Kirsch Import 2024, ...read more
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Plasencia cigars introduces el año de la culebra to celebrate the year of the snake
Cigar dojo - 2 weeks ago
Plasencia Cigars, a prominent tobacco grower and cigar producer, has revealed its latest release, El Año de la Culebra – Edición Limitada 2025, as part of its Chinese New Year collection. This m ...read more
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Plasencia cigars unveils el aÑo de la culebra – tribute to the year of the snake
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Plasencia Cigars, a premium tobacco grower since 1865, announces the release of El Año de la Culebra - Edición Limitada 2025, the fifth limited edition cigar in its Chinese New Year collection. This l ...read more
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Waterford’s reynier: “i’ve got myself to blame”
Whisky cast - 2 weeks ago
“I’m not going to point the finger at anybody or moan or blame anybody, it’s my business plan, it was my project and my idea,… Read More ...read more
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Altadis u.s.a. reintroduces la boheme under aging room cigars
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Altadis U.S.A., a leader in premium cigars, proudly introduces Aging Room La Boheme, a collaboration between Rafael Nodal and his friend, master tobacco blender AJ Fernandez.  “The ori ...read more
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Altadis u.s.a. reintroduces la boheme cigar under aging room brand
Cigar dojo - 2 weeks ago
Altadis U.S.A. has announced the reintroduction of the La Boheme cigar, now under the Aging Room brand. Originally launched in 2014, this release marks a collaboration between Rafael Nodal, creator of ...read more
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J.c. newman ships el reloj collection to taa members
Cigar dojo - 2 weeks ago
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has begun shipping the El Reloj Collection, a 2024 Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) exclusive. This limited-edition box set includes ten cigars handcrafted at the El Relo ...read more
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Loch lomond 18
Best shot whisky reviews - 2 weeks ago
“I Like Your Style”Whisky Review # 1049Country: Scotland ðŸ´ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó ´ó ¿Region: Western HighlandsBrand: Loch Lomond - Fruit & Spice seriesType: Single Malt Scotch WhiskyAg ...read more
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West tampa cigars black lancero in review
Kaplowitz - 2 weeks ago
BRAND: West Tampa BLEND: BlackWRAPPER: Habano DarkBINdeR: Nicaraguan HabanoFILLER: NicaraguanFORMAT: Lancero (740)ORIGIN: NicaraguaINTENSITY: Medium/Medium-fullSPICE: 2/5NOTES:Brownies | Anise | Orange sponge cakeInteresting that the corner-piece brownie piec ...read more
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Ezra zion sword demon slayer | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
Wrapper: 10-year-aged Criollo 98 Binder: Undisclosed (Aged 6-12 years) Filler: Undisclosed (Aged 6-12 years) Size: 6 x 52 Torpedo Box Press Strength: Medium/Full Price: $12.00 My cigars have had 3 mon ...read more
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Lowrie’s reserve blended scotch whisky, 45.7% – thompson brothers
Malt fascination - 2 weeks ago
The thing that made this blended whisky stand out, apart from the fun label (a bit reminiscent of That Boutique-y Whisky Company) was that they partially matured the whisky on Campervan beer casks. I ...read more
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Alec bradley fine & rare bcn-143 2023 | cigar reviews by the katman
The katman - 2 weeks ago
Photo is Alec Bradley Fine & Rare A911)-FYT 2024: Wrapper: Honduran Trojes Criollo ‘98 Binder: Honduran Trojes, Nicaraguan Estelí Filler: Honduran Jamastran Criollo ’98, Nicaraguan Jal ...read more
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Fan-favorite henry clay war hawk rebellious makes a return
Tiny tim's blog - 2 weeks ago
Altadis U.S.A., a global leader in premium cigars, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Henry Clay War Hawk Rebellious in a special limited-production release. With only 3,000 ...read more
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Michter’s hauls out 20-year-old bourbon
Whisky critic - 2 weeks ago
Louisville, Kentucky-based Michter’s Distillery is releasing Michter’s 20 Year – a re-release of their 20-year-old bourbon. The 2024 release of Michter’s 20 Year is bottled at ...read more
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Top 10 after-dinner whiskies for christmas 2024
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
These are our top 10 after-dinner whiskies for Christmas 2024! You’ve got through the smoked salmon, the turkey, the ham, the pigs in blankets, the devils on horseback, the roast... The post Top 10 after-dinner whiskies for Christmas 2024 appeare ...read more
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7 rums: savanna, tdl, hampden, fiji, new yarmouth…
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
It's been two months since we've had our last rum session - weird. Time to make things right. Here's a recent load of bottlings, mainly from Kirsch Import and friends, as well as from The Whisky Jury. ...read more
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Roseisle 12 year old (special release 2024)
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
After a first Roseisle 12 Year Old in 2023, Diageo decided to go for the same recipe once again. Origami Kite II is another Roseisle 12 Year Old. Eve ...read more
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