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"Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom." ~Bernard A. DeVoto

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"Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom." ~Bernard A. DeVoto

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  • Plantation 3 Stars White Rum

    Silver Rum — Multiple Countries

    Reviewed May 12, 2020 (edited July 27, 2020)
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Wow, the lead Distiller tasting review for this is spot on! Banana and sugar on the nose; banana, passion fruit, sugar and vanilla, and some funky grassiness on the pallet; floral and vanilla finish. Medium viscosity for good mouthfeel. Light light yellow color. Easy to drink straight, a joy to mix. This has become my go-to light rum mixing choice. Makes a good Canchanchara substitute for Cuban light rum.
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  • Martini & Rossi Rosso Vermouth

    Vermouth — Italy

    Reviewed April 17, 2020 (edited August 3, 2020)
    3.0
    3.0 out of 5 stars
    Unremarkable sweet vermouth, fruit and some bitter, but thin body. Good for mixing cocktails.
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  • Dolin Blanc Vermouth

    Vermouth — France

    Reviewed April 17, 2020
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Dry and crisp with a clean wine flavor. Great for mixing cocktails.
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  • Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth

    Vermouth — Italy

    Reviewed April 17, 2020 (edited June 24, 2020)
    5.0
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    One of the best sweet vermouths out there. Round and full fruit flavor (cherry, grape, prune), jammy, but with a light vanilla floral and distinct bitter note that tempers the fruit sweetness. This has become the gold standard in classic cocktails, with good reason.
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  • Old Forester Rye

    Rye — Kentucky, USA

    Reviewed April 4, 2020
    3.75
    3.75 out of 5 stars
    Sweet grass, oak, and cereal on the nose. Ethanol, pepper, spice, and oak explodes in the mouth--this is not a subtle 50% abv straight rye. Long spicy minty dry finish. Mixes well with other strong flavors. Makes a nice Manhattan.
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  • Maurin, Vermouth Dry Sec

    Vermouth — Le Puy en Velay, France, France

    Reviewed March 24, 2020
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Floral. Tart grapes, green apple, sweet but tart rather than cloying. Medium body. Not clear, light straw colored. Will cloud traditionally clear drinks like a Martini, but... unique flavor.
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  • Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye

    Rye — Tennessee, USA

    Reviewed March 19, 2020
    4.0
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Floral and fruity nose, with sweet cereal. Spicy rye up front in the mouth, then sweet grass and big vanilla, and charred oak. Finish is moderate, with charred oak and spicy astringent nettles. Medium body, light mouthfeel. Beautiful auburn color and handsome bottle/packaging. Easy sipping rye, opens up with some ice/water. Has grown on me over time. Proof that JD is not a one trick pony, and can produce a quality premium produce.
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  • Oregon Spirit Dry Gin

    London Dry Gin — Oregon, USA

    Reviewed March 2, 2020
    3.25
    3.25 out of 5 stars
    Strong juniper and pine on the nose. Resin, pine and juniper, then citrus and dry spices. Finish warms with nettles and mint and coriander and pine, lingering a long time. Unfortunately it left a resinous off flavor in my mouth. Thick coating body. Meh.
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  • Skip Rock Distillers, Nocino Walnut Liqueur

    Nut Liqueurs — Snohomish, WA, USA

    Reviewed February 26, 2020
    3.5
    3.5 out of 5 stars
    Skip Rock Nocino, made in Washington with green walnuts and bottled at 33% ABV in 375ml. Dry nuts and wood on the nose. Light maple syrup, bitters, and then lightly toasted walnut, fading quickly in finish. Ok for mixing cocktails. Would like to see a drier and more assertive walnut flavor profile for sipping.
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  • Dry Fly Triticale Straight Whiskey Port Barrel Finish

    Other Whiskey — Washington, USA

    Reviewed February 24, 2020 (edited June 14, 2020)
    4.75
    4.75 out of 5 stars
    Total Wine and More exclusive, hand selected single barrel #960, 50% abv, aged 5 years. Purchased in Spokane, WA, Feb 2020. Triticale--a wheat and rye hybrid developed in Scotland--grown on the same 117 year-old family farm in Washington where Dry Fly sources its wheat. Aged in new American oak then finished in a used Townshend Cellars Port barrel; a total of 5 years in barrel. Non chill-filtered straight whiskey. Cereal and floral fruit nose. Toasted grain and oak, brown sugar, spice, and pepper. Sweet port flavors the finish. Warm and round, full mouthfeel, with the softness of wheat yet the spicy grassy nature of rye. Beautiful deep rosy color. A really nice whiskey, neat or with a cube of ice.
    55.0 USD per Bottle
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