Amador Whiskey Co.

Blanton's Distilling Co.

Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey 2024

Blanton's Gold tastes like Blanton's, but it's 103. Obviously over-hyped, but very good.
Listening to Patsy Cline.
— 2 months ago

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Norman

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Soft flex showing a Blanton’s Gold with a Pappy in the background. Not very soft either…
Dave

Dave

Haha! Did you notice the ibuprofen bottle too? 😆

The Teeling Whiskey Co.

Single Malt Irish Whiskey

This is really a Scotch that just happens to be made in Ireland, not so much an Irish whisky. Having said that, it’s a good version of a single malt scotch! Not great, but I think it would be a wonderful introduction to the style. Malty, fruity with just a hint of sweetness - it goes down easy. I drank this way too quickly. Would definitely recommend for a novice scotch drinker. — 2 years ago

Blanton's Distilling Co.

Straight From the Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Was by far the best of the night by all in attendance. — 3 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Shake Ridge Ranch Amador County Barbera 2017

Rich, dark purple in the glass. Shy, reticent nose of dark pie cherry, and tobacco. Smooth, (perhaps too smooth) and ripe (perhaps too ripe)… definitely “New world” in style. I think perhaps Barbera needs a bit of roughness, wildness, primitiveness to balance the fruit. Still a nice accompaniment to hot Hawaiian pizza and late-summer heirloom salad. — 4 years ago

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Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Stephen Redenbaugh great notes! Vintage?
Stephen Redenbaugh

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Sorry Dawn… 2017…sometimes Vinous eats the vintage!

Bedrock Wine Co.

Esola Vineyard Zinfandel 2023

Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥 — 4 months ago

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I’ve got a bottle of 1981 Esola Vineyard made by Ridge in the cellar 😅

Portalupi Wine Co.

Shake Ridge Amador County Barbera 2017

Fruit forward and Jammy. Very delicious. — 3 years ago

Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Spirit Shop The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Good bottle all the way to the last drop, — 3 years ago

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

This one is an O,
Eric

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That’s enough spy talk you two 🕵️
Severn G

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I don't need an 'O', already have that one 🤷🏻‍♂️. The hunt is difficult, I presently have L, O & N.

Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Every bottle of Blantons is good, but some are gooder than others. This is gooder. — 5 months ago

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Norman

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With you on that

The Teeling Whiskey Co.

Barleywine Irish Whiskey

Just read an article saying the “neck pour” issue is BS. Well I still believe in it. This got better in the glass but I’m betting even better next tasting. It’s light in color and in the finish. This is an easy drinker. Not sure the proof but it’s not over the top. I’m assuming 80ish or at least that’s how it comes across. — a year ago

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Norman

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The tequila cask comes across lightly. Assuming blanco.

Perch Wine Co.

Amador County Syrah 2020

Crunchy red fruit, slight pepper, fresh and bright ⚡️ — 4 years ago

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