Just Released! Book Review of Love & Whiskey by Fawn Weaver, Owner of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Join us this week on The Liquor Connoisseur as we review Fawn Weaver's new book Love and Whiskey.
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Rivalist American Single Malt: Is American Single Malt the New Scotch?
The American Single Malt category is growing fast — and Rivalist is one of the early entrants making the case that the US can produce world-class single malt. Crystal and Roger review it.
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What Happens When The Liquor Connoisseurs Meet a Wine Connoisseur? A Convo on Sherry Cask Finishes!
Join us for this two part series with Mason Maidt of Vinifera.OKC.
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Redbreast 12: Why the Robin Deserves a Spot on Your Shelf
Redbreast 12 is the most awarded Irish whiskey in history. Crystal and Roger review the single pot still expression that changed how serious drinkers think about Irish whiskey.
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STOP Drinking Fireball and START Drinking Cinnamon Girl Whiskey! Find out Why-The Liquor Connoisseur
This is our special Valentine's Day Episode!
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Widow Jane Apple Wood Rye: A Statement Pour from the Brooklyn Bridge Cave
Widow Jane finishes their rye in apple wood barrels — a distinctive cask choice that changes the profile in ways Crystal and Roger work through.
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George Dickel Bottled in Bond: What the Label Means and Why It Matters
Bottled in Bond is one of America's oldest consumer protection laws — and George Dickel's expression is a textbook example of what it guarantees. Crystal and Roger review it and explain the history.
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Wanderfolk Distillery Double Barreled Ryes: New Releases from the Makers of Same Old Moses
The Wanderfolk Distillery — makers of Same Old Moses — releases new rye expressions. Crystal and Roger taste through the double barreled lineup and examine what the second barrel adds.
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Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Special Reserve: The Irish Whiskey That Earns Its Age
Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Special Reserve is triple blended — pot still whiskey, malt whiskey, and grain whiskey — aged 12 years in sherry and bourbon casks. Crystal and Roger review it alongside a mystery: where's the bottle?
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Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch: The Man Who Taught Jack Daniel How to Make Whiskey
Nearest Green was the formerly enslaved master distiller who taught Jack Daniel the Lincoln County process. Uncle Nearest honors his legacy. Crystal and Roger review the 1884 Small Batch and tell his story.
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