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Scotch
I wanted to write about a cocktail that’s always bothered me, because it’s really pretty dumb. That’s it: that’s the tagline.
It’s a great question I'm often asked but haven't yet answered in writing: collectively, what are all of the spirits I tend to stock? Today, I try to rectify that glaring omission.
A lesser-known scotch distillery that's got a bona-fide "thing." Let's learn what makes it more interesting than most!
Bourbon seems like something we should all like. I spent some time thinking about the particulars of that statement.
Not every bottle is a winner. But, there are better options than dumping crap-grade whiskey down the sink. Let's explore our options!
Scotch, bourbon, and cognac all have their place on the pedestal. Rum has been dragging its heels. Let's explore why that might be.
A kickoff of a larger series designed to talk about the elements in your spirits that make them taste the way we do. Today, we start with peat, which to many is synonymous with scotch itself.
There's a concept in economics called "close substitution." Exploring the concept, I have a better grasp of why I love some bottles and am downright pissed off by others.
To spoil the ending: no. However, a specific whiskey you enjoy today may not be around tomorrow, or at least around at the same price. I wouldn't lose sleep over it.
Collecting and trying new things is fun. However, you may find that you buy more bottles then you actually drink, and then WHAM: home bar. And there's a psychological reason for it, y'know.
The first of a planned three-parter. You might not have ever heard of an Independent Bottling, or might have seen one out of the corner of your eye, unsure of what it was. Let's crack into the "what" for today before we talk about the "why" later.