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REAL PEOPLE
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Good bottles. Honest opinions. A little useful knowledge. None of the whiskey snobbery.
THE BEST PART OF A GOOD BOTTLE IS WHO YOU SHARE IT WITH.
We love discovering great whiskey. But the best memories aren't made by what's in the glass. They're made by the people around it, the stories we tell, and the conversations that somehow mean everything.
That's why we believe good bourbon is meant to be shared.
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LATEST ARTICLE
Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101: It Just Keeps Giving
Keith and I both loved Redwood Empire Pipe Dream 101. Great oak and caramel flavors, a finish that just keeps going, and a bourbon that was pretty hard to put down.
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Some helpful. Some opinionated. All written for people who'd rather be drinking whiskey than reading about it all day.
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Weller 12 Year: Worth the Pour?
We paid $140 for Weller 12 Year, and everyone enjoyed it. Great oak, vanilla, and caramel flavors, but was it worth paying nearly three times retail?
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The 90 Proof Bourbon Blind: Four Bottles, Plenty of Surprises
Keith and I blind tasted Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve, Four Roses Small Batch, and Bulleit. We agreed on the winner, but neither of us was very good at guessing what was in our glasses.
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The Wheat Whiskey Blind
Keith and I blind tasted four easy-to-find wheated whiskeys: Maker's Mark, Larceny, Woodford Reserve Wheat, and Weller Special Reserve. One stood out from the others, and it wasn't particularly close.
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Garrison Brothers: Single Barrel vs. HoneyDew: Worth the Pour?
We tried Garrison Brothers Single Barrel and HoneyDew on the same night. One was a hit with everyone, while the other was so divisive we actually had whiskey left over.
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New to bourbon? Planning a distillery trip? Just need a decent Old Fashioned? You're in the right place.
The Blind Corner
No labels, no hype, just whiskey. We put bottles head-to-head in blind tastings to find out what we really enjoy, often with surprising results.
Distillery Visits
From historic distilleries to small craft operations, we're exploring the places, people, and stories behind the whiskey we drink.
Whiskey 101
New to whiskey or just looking to learn a little more? Straightforward guides, helpful tips, and answers without the whiskey snobbery.
Worth the Pour?
Some bottles cost a little more than we'd normally spend. We split the cost, share a pour, and find out whether they're worth the money.
Bottle Reviews
Real opinions on bottles we've actually tried. Different contributors, different tastes, and no pretending there's one right answer.
Cocktail Recipes
Good whiskey doesn't always have to be neat. Simple cocktails, classic favorites, and a few experiments worth mixing up.
Gear & Glassware
Whiskey glasses, gadgets, subscription boxes, and questionable accessories. We try them out to see what's useful and what's just a gimmick.
Around the Table
Good whiskey is even better with good company. Stories, conversations, whiskey nights, and everything that happens along the way.
YOUR BOTTLES.
YOUR OPINIONS.
YOUR BUSINESS.
Build a personal cellar. Remember what you've tried. Mark it Loved, Liked, or Meh. And when you can't decide what to pour, let us pick one for you.
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