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Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky (England; Cotswolds Imports USA, Manhasset, NY).

Jan 19, 20231 min read

Cotswolds Sherry Cask Single Malt Whisky (England; Cotswolds Imports USA, Manhasset, NY).

This English single malt is matured in casks seasoned with dry oloroso and sweet PX Sherries. The result is brown sugar and marzipan...

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Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky

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Jan 13, 20231 min read

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky

Named for 19th-century Scottish grocer and liquor salesman John Walker, Johnnie Walker is the most widely distributed scotch whisky brand...

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What is bourbon and how is it different from other types of whisky?

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Jan 13, 20233 min read

What is bourbon and how is it different from other types of whisky?

Bourbon is a type of American whiskey, distilled from a mash made primarily of corn. Despite it’s popularity, the spirit remains a...

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Keep these phrases in mind for when people ask why you're not drinking

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Jan 13, 20232 min read

Keep these phrases in mind for when people ask why you're not drinking

There's no need to explain to others why you aren't drinking, but if you feel pressed or if (like me) you want to have an answer in your...

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Forbidden Island Tiki-Bar in Alameda, Ca

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Jan 4, 20231 min read

Forbidden Island Tiki-Bar in Alameda, Ca

This lively tiki bar (and the island's only tiki lounge) is located in the heart of Alameda's historic Bay Station shopping district and...

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Canned old fashioned - gotta try these in 2023

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Jan 4, 20232 min read

Canned old fashioned - gotta try these in 2023

Tip Top proper cocktails We believe good stuff should be accessible. In our previous lives, we were music industry veterans behind some...

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Jan 3, 20232 min read

Essential items for a home bar

Rye Gin and whiskey are really the two pillars of a cocktail bar, and American whiskeys–rye and bourbon–are the spirits of choice. If...

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Jan 3, 20231 min read

Bruichladdich, Scotland

Bruichladdich, on the island of Islay in the Hebrides, makes some of the most distinctive and sometimes experimental whisky in the world....

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Scotch 101: How to Figure Out Your Style

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Jan 3, 20233 min read

Scotch 101: How to Figure Out Your Style

For those who are unfamiliar, Scotch whisky can be a little intimidating. Don’t be scared, be curious! Whether you are a first-time buyer...

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Ilya Romanov, Beloved S.F. bar manager dies in fall at 33

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Jan 2, 20232 min read

Ilya Romanov, Beloved S.F. bar manager dies in fall at 33

Ilya Romanov, a celebrated bar manager who worked at the Russian Hill restaurant Nisei and adjacent cocktail lounge, Bar Iris, fell to...

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Lagavulin Jazz 2022 Release 14 Year Old 55.4%

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Jan 2, 20232 min read

Lagavulin Jazz 2022 Release 14 Year Old 55.4%

The Islay distillery of Lagavulin celebrates its continuing sponsorship of the Hebridean island's jazz festival with this pair of limited...

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Macallan Night on Earth in Scotland 2022 Review

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Jan 2, 20231 min read

Macallan Night on Earth in Scotland 2022 Review

Description: This limited-edition (and relatively budget-friendly) Macallan combines ex-Sherry and bourbon casks to comemorate the...

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Blended Scotch Whisky - Costco Kirkland Signature

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Jan 2, 20231 min read

Blended Scotch Whisky - Costco Kirkland Signature

Kirkland’s scotches are all sourced by independent bottler Alexander Murray. For the blended scotch (and the four other current...

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What’s the Difference Between Single Malt and Blended Whisky?

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Jan 1, 20231 min read

What’s the Difference Between Single Malt and Blended Whisky?

Single malt Scotch whisky, by definition, is produced entirely from malted barley and no other grains, in pot stills (as opposed to...

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Whiskey Influencer Jackie James Reveals Her Favorite Whiskey Of 2022

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Jan 1, 20231 min read

Whiskey Influencer Jackie James Reveals Her Favorite Whiskey Of 2022

When looking for the best whiskeys to stock on your own shelves, it’s always wise to listen to people who make their livings from talking...

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Krazy Kat Klub - A Trip Down Memory Lane

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Jan 1, 20231 min read

Krazy Kat Klub - A Trip Down Memory Lane

The Krazy Kat Klub—also known as The Kat and Throck's Studio—was a Bohemian cafe, speakeasy, and nightclub in Washington, D.C. during the...

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Amid an Irish Whiskey Renaissance, the World’s Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery Comes of Age

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Jan 1, 20237 min read

Amid an Irish Whiskey Renaissance, the World’s Oldest Licensed Whiskey Distillery Comes of Age

Rarely does the face of a major legacy spirits brand speak superlatively about one of its products in relation to the others, but...

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The spiced whisky cocktail Meghan Markle loves to serve guests

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Jan 1, 20232 min read

The spiced whisky cocktail Meghan Markle loves to serve guests

Before she officially became a royal, Meghan Markle starred in the show "Suits" and ran her lifestyle blog, The Tig, which Insider...

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Oceanside's Pacific Coast Spirits Makes Prestigious List of Top U.S. Whiskeys

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Jan 1, 20233 min read

Oceanside's Pacific Coast Spirits Makes Prestigious List of Top U.S. Whiskeys

An Oceanside distillery continues to rack up honors, securing two slots on a professional taster’s list of the top 100 whisky's in the...

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This Bold New Distillery Is Rewriting the Rules of Bourbon

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Jan 1, 20232 min read

This Bold New Distillery Is Rewriting the Rules of Bourbon

Straight outta Kentucky, Hidden Barn Whiskey boasts A-list talent, nifty resources and fresh ideas about what makes a good bottle....

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