Whiskey Business

Weekend finds

Any distillery or bar recs for Bourbon Trail if I only want to visit 3-4 over the trip? Will be visiting Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville, and likely stopping in Bardstown and Frankfort.

Hang out with some bourbon buddies tonight 🔥🔥

👀 Bottle Watch 👀 What are the most unique and creative bottle or label designs you've seen? Drop a pic in the comments!

Ever try aging your own whiskey at home? I'm experimenting with small barrels and different wood chips. It's risky, but the potential reward is huge. Any tips for DIY whiskey aging?

Could you fetch me a full case from the back?

My partner and I love seeking out unusual cask-finished whiskies. Wine barrels, craft beer casks... the weirder the better. What's the most unique, out-there finish you've ever tried, and did you lov...

The endless debate: To add water or not to add water? I'm slowly becoming a convert, but it still feels a little unnatural. How do you approach adding a few drops to your dram?

I love a whiskey with a long, lingering finish that stays with me even after the sip. Any recommendations for whiskies with a finish that keeps on giving?

I have a ritual: a favorite dram, comfy armchair, and a good book paired with the whisky's origin. Anyone else have specific routines that enhance their sips?

I'm in a smoky mood, but I want something different from my usual Islay peat bombs. Any recommendations for whiskies with a unique smoky character?

Ever feel the need to keep your whisky love a bit under wraps? Some people judge it as a pretentious hobby. Do you share your passion openly or keep it low-key?

I mostly drink American and Scottish. Would love to get into some other regions. Anyone have any recs for good Japanese whiskys to start with?

I love blind tastings, but they seriously bruise my ego sometimes. Turns out, my usual cheap favorite often beats pricier bottles. Does price really not matter?

Things you find in the Bay Area

I sometimes like to add a splash of an unexpected mixer to my whisky. Ginger ale, tonic water... it sounds bizarre, but some combos work! What's your guilty pleasure whisky twist?

Best wheated bourbons under $100?

Just got new lights fitted into the wall for my bar also added a wine cooler

What premium whiskeys do you have in our stash?

Best local distilleries within driving distance of Galway? Going in June.