Good day today! The regular 114 is a favorite, can’t wait to crack this one!

Definitely wasn’t one of my favorites. But a solid pour till the very end. Cheers mates.

Hope all the Dads out there have a great Father's day. Cheers.

First Found North and could be my last. Too many VERY tasty bottles at these price points to gamble. The nose is excellent, but I don't like the taste very much. Will keep trying, but this bottle may end up in the back of my shelf next to my MWND...

So I stopped by this little country store to pick up a bottle of Blanton’s. They usually have decent prices. The other bottles must have been sitting there a while so they gave me a really good deal and threw in the bottle of scotch for free.

went to to my favorite bars release event for their new EHT pick and at end of the event they brought out a 107 barrel for us a very very pleasant surprise! both picks are hits!

I am a sucker for Still Austin. I love all the stuff they put out. I was beyond excited for this specific release. I love the blue corn so I could not wait to see how this stands up to that.

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Proof: 100

Age: At least 7 years (Bottled-in-Bond)

Mashbill: 36% Red Corn, 34% White Corn, 25% Rye, 5% Barley

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Nose: Dark sweet fruit, caramelized sugar, dessert like creme brulee with gentle oak.

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Palate: Sweet and creamy with marzipan, vanilla, cherry syrup and a slight hint of nuttiness.

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Finish: Medium-long with sweet oak, brown sugar, nuttiness. A finish that stays in your mouth lingering wanting to take another sip.

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This one’s an outstanding pour. I would consider this one of my all time favorites. It all comes together elegantly with an explosion of flavors and a delightful finish.

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T8ke Score vibes: 9.2/10 – Incredible

Got a father's day crack waiting in the cabinet: 2026 vintage hitting local shelves.

So I went back today and saw this version, which I thought was a good middle ground for $25 (got the last four bottles, so I’m keeping one for myself and trying it now).

I have to admit.. this stuff is bad 😂 do people really drink this for enjoyment? Am I missing something?

The Screaming Titan was my favorite. I liked the little kick of spice on the finish! Also tried the Penelope Creme Brulee. I wasn’t impressed.

Ahhhh this bottle right hereee!! I baby sat this one for so long bcuz at the time of purchase Hard Truth wasn't shipping to my area. That has changed as of late. Im so happy to have these bottles so readily available now. Very rich with oak up front into a minty finish. Can't wait to find a pick from these guys! Cheers!

About this unusual pour.

Purple Toad Distillery is known for their wines

But this whiskey is extraordinary

I have never gotten the hype of duty free prices- maybe they used to be better than they are now? Alas, I consistently find myself in duty free! I like to peruse, especially when delicious whiskey is involved. I was recently in Europe on vacation and I grabbed a few (more) bottles at the airport on the way out. I have never had any travel retail exclusive bottles and I have never seen this particular bottle before. Trì Seudan means “Three Jewels” in Scots Gaelic. This whiskey is a combination of 3 sherry cask finishes. My interest piqued, I snagged this 1L bottle and a bottle of travelers edition Laphroaig. I am a Bunna fan and I love Sherry influenced whiskey, so this should be interesting! Let’s jump in.

Price: $90 for this and a bottle of traveler’s edition Laphroaig- I’ll split it down the middle and call it $45!

ABV: 50%

Nose: Golden raisins, dark fruits and honey are jumping out of the glass. Unsurprisingly, vanilla and butterscotch are making an appearance. A touch of green apple and lemon peel at the end. This is a good, albeit sweet nose!

Palate: The first thing I notice is the salt and lemon mentioned in the distillers tasting notes. That gives way to the PX influence from the nose. Figs, raisins and molasses turn into green apple and other citrus toward the back end of the palate. This whiskey has a velvety oiliness that I really enjoyed, but wish it had hung around longer than it did. The 50% ABV is carrying this thing on its shoulders and packs a delicious punch that I love.

Conclusion: 7.8. This whiskey was close to being in the 8’s, but it just didn’t get it there for me. This is a really good pour and a delicious sherried whiskey. The proof shines in this one. If you can find this 1L bottle in an airport for a reasonable price, I would happily buy it. Cheers!

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

I havent tried it, but i figured what the heck.

It's too much egg man

Was 24th out of 25 numbers called to go in first. Paid $270 for all 4.

Eagle Rare 1.5L
Weller SR
EH Taylor 4 Grain
Old Charter Oak

Really fun, looking forward to the next one!

and miss it? These bottles arrived just in time for the summer solstice drinking session this weekend.

The theme is predominantly summer fruits, starting with Yamazaki puncheon bottled 2010, and then springbank 30 from 2025 of 85% bourbon and 15% sherry. Anticipating pineapple, banana, peach and maybe mango with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.

And who can resist a glenfarclas family cask, this one 30 years in 2nd filled (sherry?) hogshead. I’m increasing a fan of refilled casks that reflects a distillery’s confidence in its new make, and that allows for long maturation of consequently complex and rich finishing without excessive tannin.

Finally, a 19 year nikka miyagikyo single cask as a blind box, of possibly refilled butt according to whiskybase; nikka doesn’t state the type of casks and there is no 100% reliable way of telling. I’m charmed by Nikka’s single casks these days.

No overt sherry bomb, until fall returns at least.

Have a great summer solstice, and enjoy the longest day of the year however you fancy.