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Richard on January 31st, 2012

January is usually a pretty light month for the new release rumor mill. In both 2010 and 2011 we only had two whiskeys on our list. 2012 looks to break that trend. How about 11 new whiskeys coming our way? Check out our list below and see if something here might help you start off [...]

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[I'm sure that since Matt's been busy with his offline life you all must be getting tired of just hearing me drone on about whiskey and the random things that run through my mind. Well, to reward you for sticking it out we have a guest post today from a great blogger. Denis is the [...]

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Richard on December 13th, 2011

The holidays are a time to get together with friends and family. Whether you are celebrating the joyous occasion with those close to you or enduring the extended family for the obligatory once a year visit, you probably should have some whiskey on hand. Like butter and bacon, whiskey tends to make everything better. Even [...]

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Richard on November 18th, 2011

Germain-Robin Fine Alambic Brandy Lot 25 40% ABV/80 Proof $40 to $50 Website What the Distillery Says: Hand-distilled on an antique cognac still by Hubert Germain-Robin, master cognac distiller, in Mendocino County, California. Wonderful Californian fruit overtones, with appealing floral aromas and a sensuous viscosity in the mouth. Much better than VSOP cognacs. What Richard [...]

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Richard on November 14th, 2011

Pierre Ferrand Reserve Grande Champagne Cognac 40% ABV/80 Proof $65 to $70 Website What the Distillery Says: The Reserve has depth and density. The fresh roses have transitioned to dried roses, and the bright citrus has softened and mellowed into something richer and more diffuse. A distinct note of honey pervades the nose, and the [...]

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