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Continue reading →: New Samples: Ryes & a LiqueurFor a colleague & their spouse: *Ramazzotti Aperitivo Rosato (hibisbus & orange blossom liqueur) *Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye (older batch all sourced from MGP) *Minor Case Rye finished in cream sherry casks ________________
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Continue reading →: New Year, New Day, New (Rye) SamplesNew year, new day, new set of samples for two colleagues & their spouses – Exploring some rye whiskies this time – Based on their interest, I selected my first rye whisky, Minor Case (a 4-year-old rye finished for 6 months in cream sherry casks) and an older bottle of…
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Continue reading →: New Year, New SamplesNew year, new samples to share with a colleague – He & his wife aren’t big whisky folks, but they do enjoy making whisky cocktails occasionally. *Penelope Four Grain *Penelope Cocktails – Peach Old Fashioned _______________
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Continue reading →: New Scotches in the Home Selection to Close 2025I’m still exploring peated scotches, so didn’t pick up anything too crazy in terms of peat level (phenol parts per million/ppms). I’ve spent about a year exploring lightly peated scotches, mainly Highland Park 12 Year & Oban 14 Year – I know the ppms are low but for those new…
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Continue reading →: NEW BOTTLE HIGHLIGHT SERIES: The Glenlivet 12 Year – Jamaica Edition – Treasure Beach: Rum Cask SelectionThis post is part of the “New Bottle Highlight Series.” This limited edition takes The Glenlivet’s classic 12-year-old Speyside single malt scotch and finishes it in high-ester Jamaican rum casks for an undisclosed length of time. The casks are similar to those used for the distillery’s shelfer “Caribbean Reserve” no…
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Continue reading →: Comparative Tastings Socials: “Theme” Ideas – A Work in ProgressA colleague of mine who’s also a bourbon buddy (we talk a lot about bourbons and whiskies) are supporting our two groups of graduate students set up a regular optional social gathering series that will double as a spirits tasting series for those who wish to participate/attend. We’re currently batting…
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Continue reading →: SHORT REVIEW: Arette Blanco TequilaProduced by a family, the Orendains, who’ve been producing tequila for five generations, Arette is available in 1 liter and 750 ml bottle sizes and is made at El Llano distillery (NOM 1109) in Tequila in the Jalisco Valley. Bottled at 80 proof, the blanco is made with Blue Weber…
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Continue reading →: NEW SERIES: Budget-Friendly Tequilas ($45 & Under) for Mixing & Sipping Available in VirginiaAfter being asked by a number of folks to recommend good quality tequilas (primarily for use in cocktails but also to sip on) at a budget-friendly price (under $40-45 before Virginia’s 6% sales tax), I’m starting a new series of posts highlighting some well-made tequilas at or under this price…
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Continue reading →: COCKTAIL SERIES: NATO Blackberry-Maple-Bourbon SmashNATO Blackberry-Maple-Bourbon Smash (1) Combine everything in a shaker & shake until well chilled with ice. (2) Strain/pour over ice in a glass. __________________
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Continue reading →: Restocking Blanton’s Reserves for a Friend Before ChristmasA friend & colleague needed to restock his Blanton’s because he’s giving a number of them away as Christmas gifts – It’s been a while since I did a good hunt (what an adrenaline hit it is!) – not since furlough – & was happy to be successful today in…
Documenting my journey into agave spirits along with a smattering of other spirits after many, many years away – This blog is meant to take note of this journey including tasting notes, bottle photography, and other related topics.
Agave Spirits+ Journey 