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The Cana Journal
Tasting notes, distillery deep dives, and bottles worth knowing from three decades of hunting.
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Allocated
What Is Allocated Bourbon? How Allocation Really Works (and How to Find Rare Bottles)
Why the best bourbon never sits on shelves, how the allocation system actually works, and the realistic ways to land rare bottles.
Scotch
A Timeless Collection of Italian Import Tormore 10: Golden Era of Scotch & Beyond
This article highlights how Italy helped elevate single malt Scotch in the 1960s–80s, with influential importers selecting exceptional casks before the market caught on. It focuses on 1970s...
Scotch
Curator's Note: Vintage Scotch Bottles Explained
This blog series will feature my past writings on Scotch: I believe only a few of you have seen these, as they were sent out through targeted emails....
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Allocated
What Is Allocated Bourbon? How Allocation Really Works (and How to Find Rare Bottles)
Rose&Arrow
Rose & Arrow Estate 2022: Tasting Notes from a Night with Felipe Ramirez at Nashville Wine Storage
Scotch
A Timeless Collection of Italian Import Tormore 10: Golden Era of Scotch & Beyond
Scotch
Curator's Note: Vintage Scotch Bottles Explained
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