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Tasting Tuesday: The 95-and-Under Whiskey Challenge Begins

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Welcome to the opening round of my 95-and-Under Whiskey Challenge. Over the next two months, 32 whiskeys — all scoring under 95 proof — will face off in a March Madness–style bracket to see which one rises to the top. … Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Rye Showdown — Final Four and Championship

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

After weeks of blind pours and unexpected twists, the Rye Challenge has come down to the Final Four. What started as a broad field of contenders has been whittled down to just four glasses — three of them from Jack … Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Rye Showdown — Round Two

Posted on August 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Round one was full of surprises — and not always the pleasant kind. A couple of bottles showed some rough edges, and one rye in particular left me wondering if something had gone sideways in the glass. But that’s the … Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Rye Showdown Begins — The Play-In Round

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

It’s bracket season on the blog — but instead of basketball, it’s rye whiskey. I’ve rounded up 11 ryes from my shelf and set them against each other in a blind-tasting tournament. Over the next three weeks, they’ll battle head-to-head … Continue reading →

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