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videoLagavulin Madeira 12 Year Batch 003: # 687
Today, batch 3 of a new Lagavulin hand filled series. Take the classic Lagavulin 12 CS and age it in Maderia. Coming in at 53.4% this one is special.
videoArran Rare Batch Peated 15 Year: # 694
Today a 15 year rare batch of heavily and I mean heavily peated whisky from Arran. This limited release is absolutely special and will rival any of the Islay peat bombs in terms of peat level.
videoMacallan 2002 G&M 21 Year: # 693
Today we see if it's worth paying the "Macallan" tax to have the name on the label. A 21 year old G&M distilled in 2022 and bottled in 2024. This 21 year old still comes in at a staggering 60.4% and is by all appearances in a first fill sherry butt.
videoBunnahabhain 12 Cask Strength Showdown
Today Mike and Dustin finally go fully blind and compare the most recent 3 bunna 12 CS bottles.
videoLongrow Hand Filled: # 690
Today we continue to dive into these samples and we pulled out another hand filled special. This time Longrow. I'd share more but I don't have a clue what we had!
videoBuffalo Trace Single Oak: # 692
Today, we try the brand new barrel #80 the rye bourbon for the new Buffalo Trace Oak Project.
videoEagle Rare Vs EH Taylor
Today we go back to what used to be staples of everyone's basic bourbon collection, but with 2026 release the question is at higher prices, are they still what they once were? And better yet if you do find these at their new inflated retail, which do you buy?
videoLucky 7 TPS 14 Year Barrel #78: # 682
Today, another stunner from the Lucky 7 Proprietor series. We know these are a bit gone and no longer available, but sometimes you just want to drink something special.
videoBernheim Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey: # 691
videoSpringbank Fino 10 Year: # 689
Today we dive into another Springbank 10 Sherry Wood series bottling. This one the Sherry Wood Fino using 4 years of refilled bourbon casks plus 6 years maturing in Fresh Fino. 11,400 bottles made of this one so they'll be out there.
videoSpringbank Local Barley 10 Year 2025: # 686
Today we are diving into another Springbank Local Barley. The 2025 is 60% bourbon and 40% sherry.
videoRabbit Hole Founder's Collection Boxergrail Rye: # 688
Today a brand that doesn't get much love, entirely due to their own issues. But a bottle I've thought pretty good things about. Today the Founders Boxergrail Rye. This is a 6 year old rye at CS and it's...well it's decent.
videoPort Charlotte 19 Year 2005 Feis Ila 2025: # 685
Today, we dive into the Port Charlotte 20005 vintage, 19 year. Feis Ila 2025 release. This one is Full term maturation in a 2nd fill Moscatel and one of 667 bottles. Coming in at 53.3 % what else could we ask for? Well other than our own bottle!
videoKavalan Solist Madeira: # 683
Today the Sierra Springs Liquor 10th anniversary selection. Cask DA150507026A bottle 127/219. Mareria matured!
videoNew Riff Single Malt 2025: # 684
Today we release the 3rd installment of the New Riff Single malt. For the nerds here's a full breakdown. AGING CASKS: New charred oak barrels Used Bourbon barrels, de-charred and toasted Used Bourbon barrels, de-charred and re-charred Madeira casks Oloroso Sherry casks Red wine (French oak,Taransaud cooperage) Additionally, the mashbill percentages used in this years blend are a bit different than years past: 2025 Blend: 41% Maris Otter: A 1960s English ale malt 41% Barleywine-style: Influenced