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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 3

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first region of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge is settled, and the results were mostly unsurprising – and delicious! The High-Proof/High Value Region did not disappoint, so now it’s time to see if it’s bottom-shelf counterpart can rise up … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025: Round 1, Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

The first two blinds of the 2025 Ultimate Sip Challenge are in the books, and it’s clear that there’s going to be at least one winner – me! I’ve already tasted some great bourbons, and there are eight more on … Continue reading →

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Capnpen’s Ultimate Sip Challenge 2025

Posted on June 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve gotten caught up in doing blinds, and I’m realizing that I will need to slow down and focus my efforts on something more significant. So, I’ve decided to do an annual sip challenge. Of course, this won’t be all … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Bourbon Battle, Final Four and Championship

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Into the final two rounds we go. Our 100-proof bourbons (plus or minus a point or two) are down to the best four in my collection, and the last few blinds promise to be challenging and delicious. Here are the … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Bourbon Battle, Round 3

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We’re up to the third round – the Elite Eight of my 100-proof bourbons. In reality, only six of the eight finalists are 100-proof. One is two points higher and the other is one point lower. But all are extremely … Continue reading →

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100-Proof Battle, Round 2

Posted on May 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As we enter the second round of the Battle of the 100-Proofs (Give or Take), the matchups start to get very tight and very tasty. A quick glance of the head-to-head blinds reveals that there are absolutely no weaklings in … Continue reading →

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Battle of the 100-Proof Bourbons (Give or Take)

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After only a few days of these bourbon posts, you have probably gathered that I enjoy both sampling quality bourbon and matching them up in competitive brackets. I relayed the results of my first bracket yesterday afternoon, as my creation, Old … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament – Semifinals and Championship

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

In my initial bourbon blind bracket, we have finally reached the Final Four, followed by the championship showdown. You’ll pick up on a common theme in my initial favorites, and that’s reflected in tonight’s special pour. I’m enjoying Old Forester 1897 … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament, Fourth Round – Elite 8

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We have now reached the fourth round – the Elite 8. And while these are some amazing bourbons in my realm, I well know that a lot of bourbon aficionados have infinitely more rare and valuable drinks in their collections. … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Tournament, Third Round – Sweet 16

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

As we reach into the third round – the Sweet (and often very sweet) 16 in my initial collection. As I type this, my dram is Benmark Full Proof – absolutely one of the best values in the bourbon world, especially … Continue reading →

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