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Bruichladdich Octomore (B-)
Scotch : Islay – More like Octobore; super heavily peated my butt. In 2014, I was told this was one…
Mixed Drinks I make
Old Fashioned : Simple syrup to taste, 5 – 8 dashes of bitters, 3/5 shot Orange Liquor, 1 shot of…
Redemption Rye 10 Barrel Proof (B+)
Rye – Another knockout from Redemption! The rye is strong and dirty and it’s very enjoyable. At $100 a bottle,…
Starward Two-fold Double Grain (B-)
Australian Whisky – Supposed to be wheat and malted barley, so a wheated Scotch without any peat – of this…
Smooth Ambler Big Level (B-/C+)
Wheated Bourbon – First try – holy cow. The initial smell is all alcohol. This is 100 proof and it…
Redbreast 21 (A+)
Irish – What a 21 should be! Initial smell and taste is cherries and toasted wood. Not sure what kind…
Old Grand Dad 114 (B)
Bourbon – Kind of like OGD, but stronger. Not as good as OGB bonded, but there is a really nice…
Noah’s Mill (A-)
Bourbon – Rye heavy bourbon that is just delightful. Willet made their name from blends, but they certainly know how…
Leadslingers Bourbon Whiskey (C)
Bourbon – I think I got a hangover from this and I didn’t even drink that much of it. Kind…
Kikori Whiskey (B+)
Japanese – Japanese Rice Whiskey that doesn’t taste like a normal rice whiskey. It’s more floral and grainy, but still…
Grains and Water 