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Bruichladdich Rare Cask Series Bourbon Hidden Glor

Bruichladdich Rare Cask Series Bourbon Hidden Glory 32 yr (1985)

The nose opens with soap, with the air suggesting cloves and allspice alongside orange, and worn wood aged by time in the sun and by the elements. The palette is harsh, complex, echoing elements of a forgotten library or study. The wood withstood the test time but still persists and has never been moved in the 32 years it’s been there, occupied by a cigar smoker at times. Leather found its way in there as well. The finish reminds us of cube caramel candies with dried cranberries.

This was the end of the bottle at The Barrel Thief, so it’s had some time being open and exposed to the world.

Super cool @bruichladdich find at @thebarrelthief

#whisky #whiskydram #bruichladdich #whiskytasting #dram #instawhiskey #instadram #whiskylife #whiskylover #whiskybar #seattlewhiskey #corksandcrossroads

A fond farewell to “The Big Yellow” from @smws

A fond farewell to “The Big Yellow” from @smwsamerica an 11 year old Glencadam. On the nose we have angel food cake in a botanist’s greenhouse, honeysuckle, lilac, fake banana (runts), and suntan lotion. When tasting, more flowers and the greenery alongside, forgetting the cake and replacing it with a Hawaiian sweet bread. Maybe some lemons and dust in the wind, but it dies so fast. It’s not a bad dram, just maybe too much floral for our taste. #goodbye #lastdram #smwsamerica #kickthebottle #scotch #whisky #highlandwhisky #glencadam #scotchwhisky #independantbottler #whiskyporn #whiskylover #whiskylife #whiskygram #whiskyglass #instadrink #instawhisky #instascotch #instadram #whiskypic #singlemaltscotch #singlemalt #drink

We are saying goodnight to the @laphroaig Càirdea

We are saying goodnight to the @laphroaig Càirdeas Port & Wine Casks. You looked like a tawny port and had a beautiful laphroaig-y nose with some musty, moldy air. But, alas, you didn’t taste as good as your predecessors. A little too much medicine and not enough of a tale to tell. I certainly didn’t hate you, but I wanted so much more. My husband says you are a holiday pie next to a dirty old fireplace with the window accidentally open and Hank’s F-150 exhaust permeating the room. You won’t be forgotten but won’t be missed. Sláinte Mhath! #kickedthebottle #whisky #scotch #laphroaig #càirdeas #laphroaigwhisky #gone #goodnight #goodbye #dram

We say goodbye to our first @smwsamerica membershi

We say goodbye to our first @smwsamerica membership purchase, “Highland Stoicism”. Even though she’s aged 18 years, this Highland gentle lady will lay you out when you curse in front of her. It’s an 19.54 (Glen Garioch) at 58.8% and we preferred it when we first opened it - after ample air it lost a bit of its spritely-ness. Throughout it displayed a thick, rich, caramel malt syrup and barn bench finish. It was a decent purchase and we would drink it again. #whisky #smwswhisky #highlandwhisky #kickedthebottle #empty #givingthanks #scotchwhisky

Tonight we kicked our Port Charlotte Heavily Peate

Tonight we kicked our Port Charlotte Heavily Peated 10. We love this whisky. Hint of sweet grain up front but ultimately a mouthful of wood and peat. Solid on its own and stellar in a Fiore de Francia it will always have a place on our bar. Thanks @bruichladdich #whisky #whiskygram🥃 #whiskylovers❤️ #peatedwhisky #islaywhisky #kicked #finished #gameover #gonnabuyanother

@blueapron tonight with @jimmy.mcnatt is One-Pan B

@blueapron tonight with @jimmy.mcnatt is One-Pan Beef & Udon Noodle Stir-Fry with Bok Choy & Bell Pepper paired with a 2019 Estate Grown Merlot from @mcgregorvineyard in the #fingerlakesny #yum #dinnertime🍴 #cookingwithmylove❤️ #stirfry #udon #winepairing #redwine🍷 #merlot #fingerlakeswine #nywine. Whoops - wrong account! Will try again!

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - a Don Q Oak Barrel Spiced from #puertorico #neat . On the nose it’s mostly cream soda with a touch of cinnamon or clove . On the tongue it’s fairly hot with wood cleaner and earthy lodge on the back end. Would we put it in a cocktail? Nope, good on its own. Would we buy a bottle? Yeah, solid addition to the bar. Would we drink as a sipper? Absolutely. #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - a Don Q Gran Anejo from #puertorico in a #daiqueri . On the nose is clay and floral perfume, chocolate sharpie, maybe some light woody-ness. On the tongue some honeysuckle, medicinal syrup. Would we put it in a cocktail? Yes, the daiquiri is very lemon drop. Would we buy a bottle? Not sold. Would we drink as a sipper? Nope, it’s a cough drop. #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - a Diplomatico Anejo from #venezuela in a #maitai. On the nose we get some plasticy sugar cane, some nuts, and a candy store sweetness. On the tongue there’s some nuttiness (hazelnut?), vanilla extract, light caramel and warm on the finish. It has a warm lingering hug. Would we put it in a cocktail? Yes! It’s great in the Mai Tai! It brings out the orange. Would we buy a bottle? Yes. It’s a tad dangerous though. Would we drink as a sipper? Meh. I wouldn’t seek it out as a sipper but I would. #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks #maitai

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - a Diplomatico Reserva Exclusivo from #Venezuela served #neat . On the nose it’s got nail polish remover or varnish, molasses, and wood barrels - I think we walked into a hipster nail salon. On the tongue it’s semi-sweet (not sugary) spice with some bitterness - maybe a medicinal fruitiness? Great mouthfeel. Would we put it in a cocktail? It would overpower most things - it would have to be a very tuned cocktail. Would we buy a bottle? It’s a bit more medicinal than we would like - it lingers too much - I would get it to put in floats or maybe over vanilla ice cream? Would we drink as a sipper? Yes, if it was available again, for sure. It’s a good one. It’s just A LOT. #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - an Abuelo Anejo from #panama in a #maitai . On the nose it’s Oak-y and spice cookies in the oven - very warm and inviting. On the tongue it has a gentle spice and toasty wood notes - those cookies just came out of the oven . Would we put it in a cocktail? Yes, it blends beautifully in the Mai Tai, mellowing the citrus with its sweetness. Would we buy a bottle? Yeah! It’s versatile! Would we drink as a sipper? Yeah. It’s good all around #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks #maitai

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #

Continued #rumjourney with @jimmy.mcnatt and the #killdevilclub @forbiddenisland - a Barbancourt 8 year 5 star from #haiti in a #maitai . On the nose it’s vanilla, wood polish and a bit of sharpie. On the tongue it’s smoked wood, new plastic toy and some nuttiness with a bitter finish. Would we put it in a cocktail? Uhm, yeah, if it was available amongst other standard fare. It hides until the bitterness at the end. Would we buy a bottle? Probably not. Not totally wowed. Would we drink as a sipper? Probably not. #drinks #tikitime #rum #corks #maitai

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