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Bache-Gabrielsen Hors d’Age Cognac

Bache-Gabrielsen Hors d’Age Cognac

The top shelf bottling of the Bache-Gabrielsen lineup, here’s a cognac that’s worth its fancy bottle, its wire-sealed lid, and its wooden box. This pure Grande Champagne cognac includes spirits that date back to 1917 — the youngest... 

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CurrantC Black Currant Nectar

CurrantC Black Currant Nectar

I can’t speak to the claim that “black currants have twice the antioxidants of blueberries,” but as mixers go, CurrantC actually works well for those looking to up the health quotient of their intake, alcoholic or not. CurrantC is,... 

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How It’s Made: Johnnie Walker Black Label

How It’s Made: Johnnie Walker Black Label

Ever wonder how blended Scotch whisky is made? Well tomorrow I get the opportunity to find out firsthand by blending my own. Johnnie Walker sent this awesome kit (see right, click for large version) full of single malt and grain whiskeys, and during... 

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Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2009 Edition

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection 2009 Edition

Once again Buffalo Trace brings us five limited-edition whiskeys, and for 2009 they carry the same names as last year. However, the formulations and barrels from which these whiskeys have been drawn are different, making them unique expressions that... 

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Deanston 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky

Deanston 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky

This Highland Scotch whisky is hardly a major name in the spirits world, and production has stopped and started several times in the last few decades. Now Deanston is back and going strong, and its 12-year expression is likely the most common one you’ll... 

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Conjure Cognac

Conjure Cognac

If nothing else, I recommend you get your hands on the press book for Conjure Cognac, a new spirit brought to you by rapper/actor Chris “Ludacris” Bridges. Filled with pictures of Bridges sniffing samples at France’s Birkedal Hartmann... 

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Whisky Live Discount Codes

Whisky Live Discount Codes

I can’t make it to any Whisky Live events this year, but my loss is your gain. Here are some discount codes for three of the upcoming sessions. Use them in good health! Los Angeles , Oct I can’t make it to any Whisky Live events this year,... 

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Hibiki 12 Year Old Whiskey

Hibiki 12 Year Old Whiskey

Yamazaki isn’t the only whiskey Japanese distillery Suntory makes, but for ages it’s been the only one it has sold overseas. Now Suntory is expanding the distribution of another of its products: Hibiki 12 Year Old Whiskey. Yamazaki isn’t... 

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Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka

Caramel is a tricky flavor to begin with: Basically it’s burnt sugar, and that carries with it all kinds of challenges. Godiva makes a pretty good caramel/chocolate liqueur, but Van Gogh raises the stakes with a naturally-flavored vodka that’s... 

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2009 Edition

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2009 Edition

Hey, who doesn’t like a birthday? The bourbon gurus at Old Forester like it enough that every year they celebrate by releasing a new, special-edition bourbon to celebrate the birthday of their founder (September 2), something they’ve done... 

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