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Whisky Review: Crown Royal Canadian Whisky
We’re back with another whisky review, and this time we’re diving into one of the most widely recognized names in Canadian whisky: Crown Royal. It’s been a while since we’ve featured a Canadian whisky on the show, and if we're being honest, there’s a reason for that. Canadian whiskies often get a bad rap, especially among bourbon fans, largely because of their production methods (typically aged in used barrels instead of new charred oak, resulting in a lighter flavor profile). Still, when aged well, Canadian whiskies can hold their own. Crown Royal is known for being a highly blended product, reportedly made from up to 50 different whiskies. Around 80% of the grain is sourced from Manitoba and nearby provinces. This bottling clocks in at 80 proof and is likely aged at least three years, though the lack of an age statement keeps it vague. Today’s sample? A mini bottle that cost just 99 cents. This review is taken from our episode American Beauty (1999
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Whiskey Review: Weller Antique 107 Bourbon
Introduction Today we're revisiting a longtime fan-favorite: Weller Antique 107. Also known as Old Weller Antique, OWA, or simply "Weller 107," this wheated bourbon is one of the most sought-after bottles in the Buffalo Trace lineup. At 107 proof, it sits above Weller Special Reserve and just below Weller 12 Year, though many enthusiasts claim it offers the most crowd-pleasing flavor in the lineup. This bottle's popularity exploded as part of the so-called "Poor Man's Pappy" blend (a combination of Weller Antique 107 and Weller 12 that allegedly mimics Pappy Van Winkle). But hype aside, how does it actually perform in the glass? We tracked down pours at local bourbon bars to find out. Weller Antique 107 is an undisclosed-age wheated bourbon (rumored to be 6-8 years old), made using Buffalo Trace's wheated mash bill. Let's dive into the tasting. This review is taken from our podcast episode " Pulp Fiction (1994) / Weller Antique 107 Bourbon ." Click the link to listen to this review in
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Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding and Jose Vouillamoz
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Whiskey Review: Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey
In this review, we’re diving into Gentleman Jack , a Tennessee whiskey from the legendary Jack Daniel’s distillery. Marketed as a step up from regular Jack Daniel's, Gentleman Jack is nevertheless known for that distillery's signature smoothness thanks to a double charcoal mellowing process: once before barreling, and again after. It's bottled at 80 proof and made from a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% barley, and 8% rye. We were curious: does Gentleman Jack elevate the Jack Daniel’s experience, or is it just a dressed-up version of the standard pour? Let’s find out. This review is taken from our podcast episode "On the Waterfront (1954) / Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey." Click the link to listen to this review in audio format. Nose Brad : This is a really pleasant nose. The first note that stood out to me was a really nice butterscotch. There’s a lot of vanilla, some honey, and at the end of the day, this is Jack Daniel’s. I’m definitely getting
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Whiskey Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish
We’re checking out another limited-release expression from Bardstown Bourbon Company. This time, Bob is flying solo for the whiskey portion as we dig into the third bottle in Bardstown’s Distillery Collection series: the Normandie Calvados Brandy Barrel Finish . We’ve already reviewed the Cathedral French Oak and Hokkaido Mizunara Oak releases from this line. Cathedral, in particular, blew us away, becoming one of our favorite whiskeys we’ve ever had on the show. So this new Calvados-finished expression has a lot to live up to. This bottle features a blend of 12- and 13-year-old bourbons from Indiana (likely MGP), both using a 75/21/4 mash bill (corn/rye/malted barley). It's been finished for a whopping 28 months in Calvados barrels, a type of apple (or sometimes pear) brandy barrel from Normandy, France. This particular finish came from a collaboration with Christian Drouin House , a renowned Calvados producer. At 104.2 proof , this limited release comes in a 3
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The Art of Lingering: A Winter Week at Wildside
Winter at Wildside isn’t about filling the calendar. It’s about creating room. Room to breathe. Room to notice. Room to arrive without performing. January is when the vineyard goes quiet and we design experiences that honor that stillness — spaces that invite you to linger instead of rush, to participate without pressure, and to connect in ways that feel natural and unforced. This week at Wildside, everything on the calendar shares the same intention: slow down and stay awhile . Silence as...
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Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter
I can’t believe another year has passed, but I’m ready to turn the page. 2025 was a challenging year on many levels. With continued shifts in the wine industry, I felt it in my work: events slowed, writing opportunities disappeared, and the landscape changed in real time. But I didn’t let that stop me, and won't. Enjoy the Please The Palate January 2026 Newsletter.
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Introducing our new Club Whiskey: The Malthouse – J.J. Corry 19 year old Marriage of Malts
The Whiskey Style: Irish Malt Whiskey Maturation: First-fill ex-bourbon barrels Age: 19 years old Bottled at: 52% ABV/104 proof Number of bottles: 150 Price: €169 Shipping: €12.95 island of Ireland, €32.50 to the US including tariffs How to buy: Available now on the link at base of page "Like silk beneath a well-worn leather […] The post Introducing our new Club Whiskey: The Malthouse – J.J. Corry 19 year old Marriage of Malts appeared first on Stories & Sips Whiskey Club .
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Why No Dry?
Since 2007, I have taken the month of January off the booze. This was before the concept of "Dry January" was even a thing, and I literally chose to take the month off because I felt like shit on New Year's Day and had decided I needed to lose some weight, and so no booze for a while was part of that plan. I actually ended up taking nearly 6 months off the beer, though with the occasional bottle of Frankovka, a Czech red wine, and losing an inordinate amount of weight prior to my first visit to the US that summer. My month off became an annual tradition, one that I justified as being "the best way to lose the Christmas weight", and so it remained for most of the last 19 years. Most years I did indeed shed the pounds that I had gained by serious indulgence in the festive spirit, and by the end of the month I was eagerly anticipating my first beer of the year. This year I decided to change things. In 2025 I hit the ripe middle age of 50, even seeing that in black and white looks a bit od
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10 Best Gin Cocktails: Classic Recipes for 2026
Discover the top 10 gin cocktails to master in 2026—from timeless classics like the Martini and Negroni to floral twists like the Aviation and Bramble. Made even better with Muckross Irish Gin. The post 10 Best Gin Cocktails: Classic Recipes for 2026 appeared first on Muckross Irish Gin .
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Montebello: the Old, the Raw, and BSE
A second batch for the 8-year-old Brut de Fût, aged for over 8 years in ex-bourbon barrels. For lovers of older rums, the 10-year-old Brut de Fût has been aged in ex-cognac and bourbon barrels. The Harmonie cuvée, presented in a decanter, is a blend of rums aged for 16 years in ex-bourbon barrels (3… Cet article Montebello: the Old, the Raw, and BSE est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Independent bottler – Bar 1802, the temple of rum in Paris
This one-of-a-kind bar, located inside the Montecristo Hotel (20-22 rue Pascal, 75005 Paris), boasts 1,600 different types of rum. It has also recently completely revamped its cocktail menu, and the new selection is impressive. The new team, consisting of Joseph Hoffstetter, Senior Bartender, Donovan Chouari, Bar Manager, Paul-Antoine Herbet, Bar Manager, and Grégoire Duchemin, Apprentice,… Cet article Independent bottler – Bar 1802, the temple of rum in Paris est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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New York Expands Opportunities for Craft Beverage Producers with New Law
According to MidHudson News, New York State has taken a major step to support craft beverage entrepreneurs with the recent signing of legislation creating an alcohol brand owner’s license. This new law allows brand owners who do not produce their own beverages—whether beer, wine, cider, or spirits—to contract with licensed...
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Parting the Fogg: Mister Fogg Navy Rum — Your Questions Answered
Your Mister Fogg Questions Answered: Sail N° 1 vs N° 2, availability, the blend, and much more.
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A1710 between Canticle and Confessions
“Cantique” is an aged rum, vintage 2020, made from organic blue cane. The decanter is wrapped in bakoua weaving, handmade by an Établissement et Service d’Aide par le Travail (ESAT, whose objective is to promote the social and professional integration of people with disabilities) in Martinique. “Confessions” is a blend of rums aged between 2… Cet article A1710 between Canticle and Confessions est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Saint James releases an Elegance cuvée
A blend of six single casks from Maison Saint James: 1997, 1998, 2001, 2004, 2006, and 2009. All were aged in 200-liter American oak barrels except for the 2006 (350-liter French oak). A word from Marc Sassier, oenologist and production manager at the Saint James distillery: “Our Cuvée Élégance is unique in the… Cet article Saint James releases an Elegance cuvée est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Armateurs de Rhum and Grain de Sail unveil a “Transatlantique” vintage
A collaboration between two Breton companies: Grain de Sail, which transports coffee and chocolate by sail, and the Saint-Malo bottler. An amber rum that has benefited from tropical aging (a blend of rums up to 3 years old) and dynamic aging (between 3 and 6 months in new oak barrels on the deck of Grain… Cet article Armateurs de Rhum and Grain de Sail unveil a “Transatlantique” vintage est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Shakara is aging under the Thai sun
This new Shakara product is made from local molasses, distilled in column stills, then aged in the tropical Thai climate in ex-bourbon barrels for 15 years. Tasting notes provided by the producer: Nose: Fresh and sweet at the same time. Aromas of salted butter caramel, mango, chocolate, beeswax, and cherry. Spicier and fruitier notes, particularly… Cet article Shakara is aging under the Thai sun est apparu en premier sur Rumporter .
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Nature's Hide and Seek
The Troon winery during harviest “In ‘ Ten Keys to Reality’ by Frank Wilczek . Complementarity, as described by Wilczek, underscores the intricate and interconnected nature of the quantum world, where seemingly contradictory properties can coexist and enrich our understanding of the universe. In the dance of quantum mechanics, we find that the more we try to pin down certain properties of particles, the more elusive others become. It's as if reality is playing hide-and-seek with us, revealing itself in glimpses of complementary truths” There are a lot of very certain people in the world. They know all the answers. Another thing they all have in common is that they are wrong quite a bit of the time. Another commonality is that this does not deter them from thinking that they know all the answers. They need to replace that commonality with complementarity. A popular pastime for certain people is trashing Biodynamics. They don’t realize that Nature is playing hide and seek with us. They d
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Volume 11, Episode 11 – Higher Gravity’s Beervent Calendar… A Breakdown
To finally wrap up this year's beervent celebration... I need to break it all down. What where the best parts of this year's calendar? The post Volume 11, Episode 11 – Higher Gravity’s Beervent Calendar… A Breakdown appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome .
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10 Essential Tips for Managing Bulk Wine Storage
Learn essential tips for effectively managing bulk wine storage. Explore best practices for maintaining optimal conditions and ensuring wine quality.
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Wine of the Week AU
Joseph Perrier Cuvée Royale Vintage 2018, Champagne, AUD $115
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A New Year, Wine on Our Own Terms: Italian Wine, Culture, and the Future of Drinking
Last year, I started the Substack publication All That Wine together with Susannah Gold to dive deeper into the beautiful world of wine. We did a couple of livestreams with producers last year; the articles about them will be published soon. I just published the first newsletter article of the year over on All That ... Read more The post A New Year, Wine on Our Own Terms: Italian Wine, Culture, and the Future of Drinking appeared first on Grapevine Adventures .
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Sudden Intolerance to Alcohol: When “Just One Drink” Starts Making You Sick
You can drink the same beer, wine, or cocktail for years, then one day a small amount makes you feel awful. Maybe your face turns red, your stomach cramps, your nose stuffs up, or you break out in hives. That sudden shift is often called “sudden alcohol intolerance,” and it can feel confusing and scary. Some people describe these reactions as an “alcohol allergy.” True allergy to ethanol is uncommon, but allergy-type reactions can happen when the trigger is an ingredient in the drink. Either way, new symptoms after drinking deserve attention, because a few causes can be dangerous. This guide explains what may be happening, how to tell the difference between intolerance and allergy-like reactions, and when it’s time to get medical help or addiction support. The post Sudden Intolerance to Alcohol: When “Just One Drink” Starts Making You Sick appeared first on Nova Recovery Center Near Austin Texas .
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