Tag Archives: Shores Liquors

The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 58: A Calumet Celebration at a Cheapskate Price

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A $40 clearance find at Broudy’s in St. Augustine puts Calumet Farm 10-Year against Knob Creek 12-Year in a blind tasting. Two mature, 100-proof bourbons. One narrow winner. And a reminder that great whiskey doesn’t always require a great big investment. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Bottle I Should’ve Bought Sooner — Old Louisville Kentucky Series K

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sometimes the bottles that wait patiently on the shelf turn out to be the ones you regret not buying sooner. Old Louisville’s Kentucky Series K delivers an inviting nose, a creamy, caramel-forward palate, and a finish that lingers just long enough to demand another pour. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 9: Rebel 100 – The Bold Wheater That Won’t Break the Bank

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Bourbon Cheapskate: Rebel 100 Every now and then, Shores Liquors (here in Jacksonville) puts something on sale that’s too good to pass up. This week it was Rebel 100 — normally $29.99, but marked down to just $21.99 for a … Continue reading →

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