I don’t want to be a bourbon purist. I want to be a whisk(e)y lover.

I had heard good things. After getting up close and personal with Frank August’s Small Batch Rye, I’m convinced they’re one of the most exciting non-distilling producers in American whiskey. “True” small batch product, 10-15 barrels at a time, with a Kentucky-style profile

One of history's best rye whiskeys happened entirely on accident. And it involved barrels that were lost for more than two decades. I've been waiting for years for the right time tell this story. Come along the journey with me! https://t.co/FZLGBH34Af

Guess I should review this!

Tagging @web4O, who I think will get a kick out of this

One of history's best rye whiskeys happened entirely on accident. And it involved barrels that were lost for more than two decades. I've been waiting for years for the right time tell this story. Come along the journey with me! https://t.co/FZLGBH34Af

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I need a haircut, and YOU need to try these 5 French oak finished bourbons. Any you’d add to the list?

More for science. The 21 year Knob Creek has opened up very nicely!

2024 vs 2025 For science (and writing articles)

You’ll know it when you taste it

Tasting the spent and dried grain at Buffalo Trace!

I tasted the two most recent Midwinter Night’s Dram releases head to head. https://t.co/4mQw1tRalh

Twas fun to try a rye from 1898!

A blend of Stitzel Weller and more modern (but still well aged) bourbon

That look when they hand you Yamazaki 55

To you, what’s the pinnacle of modern American whiskey? @michterswhiskey certainly makes a good case with Celebration Sour Mash, a rare blend inspired by legendary marriages of extraordinary cognacs, among other high end spirits. This 2022 release is just the fourth ever,

I drank whiskey with Frank. My heart is full.

Breaking Bourbon News! I got to see @d_tao last night & drink really old whiskey with him 🥹 the world is healing.

Happy Friday to all those who celebrate