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Balcones Peated Malt - Sauternes Cask
Balcones Texas Single Malt finished in Sauternes casks Distilled from golden promise barley this single malt was first filled into new...
Jan 27, 20241 min read


American Peat
I recently had the privilege of writing an article about American peated whiskey for Distiller Magazine. This story covers everything...
Dec 3, 20231 min read


Brother Justus Cold Peated Single Malt
Brother Justus is a single malt distillery in Minneapolis that uses local peat from the bogs of Minnesota but there’s a twist. Instead of...
Dec 2, 20231 min read


Westland Solum
Since peat is simply partially decomposed organic material, its properties can change dramatically depending on the kinds of plants that...
Dec 2, 20231 min read


McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt
Not only was McCarthy’s the first peated single malt produced in the US, it was the first American Single Malt, period. They’ve been at...
Dec 2, 20231 min read


A Tale of Two Tequila Casks
Tequila casks are just beginning to become popular as finishing vessels in American spirits. These casks usually end up in Mexico after...
May 11, 20232 min read


Deep in the heart of Texas farms
Once upon a time I dreamed of being a farmer. My wife and I actually moved to Waco to pursue that dream. We sold our house, packed up our...
Nov 29, 20212 min read


Crowded Barrel Peated Single M.o.M.
Distiller: Crowded Barrel ABV: 54% Age: 8 months Casks: 5 gallon American Oak Rich and creamy, this single malt is young (under a year)...
Oct 8, 20211 min read


Westland American Single Malt
Distillery: Westland (Washington state) ABV: 46% Casks: New and used American oak, ex-bourbon, new and used sherry. Age: 40 months Nose:...
Jul 10, 20211 min read

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