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New Cigar Aficionado Guide Prepares You for Kentucky Derby 150

New Cigar Aficionado Guide Prepares You for Kentucky Derby 150 Read Post »

Cigar Aficionado Celebrates the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby with Comprehensive Guide to All Things Derby Day Everyone in Louisville, Kentucky is bracing themselves for the 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby as the weather finally turns warmer and the horses are prepared to hit the track. Over 170,000 people are expected to head to […]

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Much Anticipated Penelope Rio Hitting Shelves Again Now!

Much Anticipated Penelope Rio Hitting Shelves Again Now! Read Post »

Part of Penelope’s Cooper Series, Rio features a double cask finish of American honey and Amburana, a Brazilian hardwood. ROSSELLE, N.J. (March 18, 2024) – Looking for a carnival in a bottle? Penelope Rio is set to deliver. Arriving on shelf in March, Penelope Rio will be available at a suggested retail price of $89.99

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Tasting Two New Irish Whiskeys on St. Patrick’s Day

Tasting Two New Irish Whiskeys on St. Patrick’s Day Read Post »

I couldn’t let St. Patrick’s Day slide and not try two of the newest Irish Whiskeys that have we have received over the last few months. In today’s tasting we will be tasting Dingle Samhain Single Malt and the Method and Madness Garryana Finish. Let’s dive into this joint review of these Irish Whiskeys. Just

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270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa

270: Cedar Ridge is a Hidden Gem Distillery in Iowa Read Post »

We’re joined by Murphy Quint, Master Distiller for Cedar Ridge Distillery.  Located in Swisher Iowa, Cedar Ridge Distilley is producing a variety of whiskies, including their Iowa Bourbon and American Single Malts, which we taste in this episode.  We discuss QuintEssential American Single Malt, QuintEssential Portside, Barrel Proof Bourbon, and Double Barrel Bourbon.   Stream this

Bourbon Lens Whiskey Reviews

A Unique and Bold Cask Strength Blend of Irish & Bourbon Whiskey

A Unique and Bold Cask Strength Blend of Irish & Bourbon Whiskey Read Post »

Reviewing Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Cask Strength Blend: Keeper’s Heart introduced their signature Irish + Bourbon Whiskey blend at Cask Strength in June 2023. The blend aimed to marry the sweetness of bourbon with the earthy spices of Irish pot still and the delicate butterscotch notes of Irish grain whiskey, to deliver a powerful

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Chattanooga Whiskey Releases New Experimental Batch Showcasing Ancient Grain

Chattanooga Whiskey Releases New Experimental Batch Showcasing Ancient Grain Read Post »

Batch 037: Ancient Wheat is the newest release in their award-winning Experimental Single Batch Series Chattanooga Whiskey continues their quest of innovation through experimentation and grain selection. In their newest batch, they looked to the past to select a unique heirloom variety of wheat, known as Dinkel Wheat. Dinkel Wheat is one of the very

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