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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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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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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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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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Smoke inn 2024 advent calendar day 16 | the blog
Cigar coop - 4 days ago
Today, we examine the contents of the 2024 Smoke Inn Advent calendar for day 16. Warning: spoiler alert. The post Smoke Inn 2024 Advent Calendar Day 16 | The Blog appeared first on Cigar Coop. ...read more
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Jim beam’s holiday punch
Whisky cast - 4 days ago
We normally feature cocktails for one in the Cocktail Collection, but with the holidays coming up, Jim Beam shared this punch recipe for 16 people… Read More ...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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Smoke inn 2024 advent calendar day 15 | the blog
Cigar coop - 5 days ago
Today, we examine the contents of the 2024 Smoke Inn Advent calendar for day 15. Warning: spoiler alert. The post Smoke Inn 2024 Advent Calendar Day 15 | The Blog appeared first on Cigar Coop. ...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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What is american single malt whiskey?
Master of malt - 5 days ago
American single malt whiskey is about to become official. Here’s more on big news from the States.  Think single malt is just for Scotch? Think again. The category of single... The post What is American single malt whiskey? appeared first on master of malt ...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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Holyrood distillery: punching above its weight
Whisky cast - 6 days ago
The tiny Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh shocked the whisky world when it was named Distillery of the Year last week in whisky Magazine’s Scottish Icons… Read More ...read more
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Report: 2024 premium cigar imports remain record high through q3
Half wheel - last week
If Q4 goes like the nine months before it, this will be the fourth consecutive year that the U.S. has broken the previous record for premium cigar imports. That said, something weird is going on with ...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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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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Top 10 sherry to drink for christmas 2024
Master of malt - last week
Nothing says Christmas is coming like a glass of sweet sherry on a cold winter’s night. Well, maybe Santa dancing with Rudolph to ‘Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree’ eating a... The post Top 10 sherry to drink for Christmas 2024 appea ...read more
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Cuban rum 1993 / 1978 / 1973
Whisky notes - last week
There seems to be a wave of old Cuban rums at the moment. I know the sweetness of these casks is sometimes a little controversial among rum lovers, but some of them are really interesting.We already h ...read more
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J.c. newman cigar co. ships diamond crown black diamond for final time in 2024
Tiny tim's blog - last week
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is shipping the final release of the year of Diamond Crown Black Diamond cigars. A total of 600 boxes of Diamond Crown Black Diamond are being shipped to 146 premium cigar retail ...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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Things i really drink: old rhosdhu 29 year old 1993 whiskysponge, ed. 67
Diving for pearls - last week
It's been ages since I dropped a TIRD on this blog, and now the time is right!What is "Rhosdhu", really? TWE says it means "rose" in Gaelic, but dhu means "dark" or "black". So perhaps it's "blac ...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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Bimber distillery spreads holiday cheer with christmas cask lottery and santa edition 2024 – e
Whisky intelligence - last week
Bimber Distillery Spreads Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cask Lottery and Santa Edition 2024.  This holiday season, Bimber Distillery is spreading festive cheer with launch of its Christmas Cask Lottery ...read more
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Duncan taylor octave holyrood 2021 inverurie whisky shop exclusive – scotch whisky news
Whisky intelligence - last week
Specially selected by the Inverurie whisky Shop, this is our third collaboration with the Octave range from Duncan Taylor.  Only 99 bottles are available. The Octave Holyrood has aged for 3 years in o ...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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Filliers 15 years sherry oak casks (2024)
Words of whisky - last week
A review of the Filliers 15 Years Sherry Oak Casks, launched in the fall of 2024. ...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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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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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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whisky review: lochlea overtone stout cask finish
The whiskey wash - last week
Lochlea Overtone Stout Cask Finish features single malt scotch finished in stout-treated barrels. Read the full article at whisky Review: Lochlea Overtone Stout Cask Finish ...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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Glenmorangie triple cask reserve
Malt review - last week
Glenmorangie is renowned for having the tallest stills in Scotland – if you hear any one thing about Glenmorangie, this is usually it. Due to.. The post Glenmorangie Triple Cask Reserve first ap ...read more
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Ardnamurchan ad/10 (10th anniversary edition)
Words of whisky - last week
A review of the Ardnamurchan AD/10, the distillery's first 10-year-old bottled for its 10th Anniversary. ...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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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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Glenrothes 2007/2021 (64.3%, berry brothers & rudd, sherry butt #1120, for kirsch import germany, 64
Master quill - 2 weeks ago
Glenrothes, I always liked the look of those bulky cannon ball bottles. Many of the highly reduced vintage offerings weren’t really all that interesting. Earlier written reviews of Glenrothes pr ...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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How to pick your christmas whisky
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
Want to know how to pick your Christmas whisky? Read on.  Choosing the right whisky for Christmas isn’t just about the drink. It’s the occasion. The small moments. Does your... The post How to pick your Christmas whisky appeared first on master of malt B ...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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Supreme leaf royal perfecto coming in early 2025
Half wheel - 2 weeks ago
The cigar was created after consumers requested a shorter version of the perfecto released in 2023. Production is once again limited, with 2,500 boxes produced for this new size. The post Supreme Leaf ...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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Top 10 rums to buy for christmas 2024
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
This is our top 10 rums to buy for Christmas 2024! Is 2025 going to be the year of rum? Your guess is as good as ours but what we... The post Top 10 rums to buy for Christmas 2024 appeared first on master of malt BLOG. ...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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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 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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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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sarah bowman -- western saloonkeeper & much, much more
Those pre-pro whiskey men - 2 weeks ago
Sarah Bowman became a legendary figure for her size, strength, and exploits as a participant in affirming American military control in the Great Southwest.  Reputed to be the first woman commissi ...read more
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Top 10 brandies for christmas 2024
Master of malt - 2 weeks ago
These are our picks for the top 10 brandies for Christmas 2024! A glass of brandy for Christmas is traditional. An elegant way to celebrate the big day, a good... The post Top 10 brandies for Christmas 2024 appeared first on master of malt BLOG. ...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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Amrut master distiller’s reserve (2023)
Whisky notes - 2 weeks ago
I still remember trying my first Amrut whisky some fifteen years ago: Amrut Fusion. I thought it was very interesting mostly for the thick tropical fruitiness as a result of the hot Indian climate and ...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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