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Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt Whiskey Review

“Asteroids do not concern me, Admiral,” Vader said interrupting Piett’s nervous explanation. “I want that ship, not excuses.” “Yes, my Lord,” the stiffly obedient soldier responded and bowed his head as the mechanized canopy of Vader’s meditation chamber lowered and hissed shut.

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Bruichladdich, Octomore, Masterclass 08.2 Review

“This whisky isn’t the oldest in my collection,” he said, handing another dram to Bob and then taking one for himself. “But just like you, young lady, age isn’t necessarily a qualifier.” The compliment made her smile.

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Kilbeggan Single Grain Irish Whiskey Review

The whiskey world has similar categories. There are some whiskies that choose to reside in the training levels. There are others existing in more competitive realms. There are, of course, the elite few that sit atop the highest shelves of whiskey spectacle.

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Bowmore Darkest Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

I think that one of the creepiest, and perhaps most humorous, of the sleepwalking occurrences so far was when Jennifer and I were watching a movie and Harrison suddenly appeared out of nowhere-as if he’d emerged from the darkest corner of the room.

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The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill 12 Year Review

Maybe it was said and maybe it wasn’t, but either way, the statement remains incredibly righteous. “Only the white man’s leaders,” the old Indian chief observed, “would cut from the top of the blanket and sew it to the bottom and believe he’s made it longer.”

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Cleveland Christmas Spice Flavored Bourbon Review

My phone was humming on the kitchen counter and calling for my attention. “Guess who’s at Walmart?” the voice on the other end of the line said dryly. “What?” I asked. The mobile signal was momentarily choppy. “Guess who I just saw here at Walmart?” “Who?” “You’ll never guess.”

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Benromach 21 Year Whisky Review

Scanning the shelves of my favorite shop, my eyes beheld only the familiars, those I had seen so many times before. It was late. I was tired. I stopped in on the way home from a hospital visit, taking the chance that the proprietor, my friend Tony, would have a surprise in waiting.

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Aberlour A’bunadh Whisky Review

The giver of this gift, put me to the test. I had previously bragged to my dear Jennifer that the only curves that rivaled her own were those of my whisky bottles. Needless to say, she did not see the humor.

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Glengoyne 17 Year Review

Have you seen the movie “Rocky”? It’s the story of an up and coming boxer who trains hard, eats right, goes the extra mile, and in the end, gets his chance at the title fight. Of course, everyone expects an exhibition by the reigning champ, a bout expected to last only a round or two.

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The Balvenie Madeira Cask 17 Year Old Single Malt Whisky Review

There are certain distilleries that have earned my reverence. The Balvenie is one. Never have I purchased a particular release from The Balvenie and found it wanting.

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1938 Buchanan’s Black and White De Luxe

James Buchanan went into business in 1884. Eventually, his whisky was the acceptable standard in the higher class hotels and pubs, and by 1898, he had received the royal warrant from Queen Victoria to be the whisky supplier for the royal household.