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Town Branch Kentucky Straight Bourbon
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: How about “two cheers for Town Branch!” Can we describe that as a gentle recommendation? Availability: Seems reasonably widespread, at least here in NM. ABV: 45% Presentation: Unspecified General information: Umm, it’s bourbon. Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Fruity, sweet and sour. Score: 80/100 The details: Town Branch is the…
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Ardbeg Wee Beastie 5 year old
The Basics: Do I recommend it?: Yes! Availability: Widespread ABV: 47.4% Presentation: Unchillfiltered General information: Heavily peated Bottling type: Proprietary Character: Smoky, maritime and surprisingly…Mexican? Score: 94/100 The details: I try to mix it up with my reviews; review some obscure stuff that you’ll only be able to dig up at auction, if even there,…
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Craigellachie 13
Widely available Recommended For the details… Although Craigellachie was built in 1890–relatively recently, given that many of its Speyside peers date back another 40-60 years before that–it is widely considered to produce an “old style” Speyside malt, with a heavier, more sulphurous character thanks to the use of worm tubs. Oddly enough, like many of…
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