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The Move

Posted on November 4, 2014 by whiskyben

If life wasn’t hectic enough, I have moved.  This move has taken me to Oahu, Hawaii.  We have been living in a hotel for the past two weeks, with two more to go until our house is move in ready … Continue reading →

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Time Goes BY

Posted on September 9, 2014 by whiskyben

Life has a way of making things difficult when we want to do the things we love, and makes us find time to do everything else when we do have time.  Such is the case with my whiskey blog and … Continue reading →

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Time goes by-and I’m still trying to write!

Posted on October 21, 2013 by whiskyben

Well everyone, I just wanted to apologize for disappearing from the blog scene!  Life has thrown me a promotion and it is eating up all the time I have to write.  I barely spend any time on the computer at … Continue reading →

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Review of Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Batch 29

Posted on April 27, 2013 by whiskyben

What can I say, I’m from Colorado and I have embraced Stanahan’s Colorado Whiskey as a little piece of home I can take with me.  The story of this whiskey is a great one and while I know it well, … Continue reading →

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Review of…Trade Whiskey…?

Posted on February 10, 2013 by whiskyben

Is this for real?  Trade Whiskey?  Apparently so.  So what is trade whiskey?  While the history of it is not fully documented the story entails the dilution of whiskey, post civil war, by traders transporting the goods.  These traders were allowed a daily allotment of the … Continue reading →

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Holiday Whiskey Gift Review

Posted on January 18, 2013 by whiskyben

This holiday season was very successful and a wonderful end to the year.  As I stated in my last post, my birthday celebration was a treasured event, but this entry is about the whiskey related items I received and a review of them. First off, … Continue reading →

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First entry of 2013

Posted on January 10, 2013 by whiskyben

The time is here and it is now!  My first blog of 2013.  A little late I know, but I am still wishing everyone a Happy New Year! Sitting here listening to one of my current favorite songs (“Deadman’s Gun” … Continue reading →

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A “Scottish Way” to bring in the New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by whiskyben

OK, full disclosure, I got this from the Laphroaig Facebook page, but had to share it!  Please enjoy, and hopefully if you try it, much success!!!!! Also from the site, some Hogmanay toasts! Happy New Year! And many it be … Continue reading →

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An understanding rant about flavored whiskey!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by whiskyben

Time and time again I have tried flavor infused whiskey and been let down and almost have felt dirty for having tried it.  I once believed it to be an affront to everything I love about whiskey and that it … Continue reading →

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Awesome Whiskey Gifts

Posted on December 13, 2012 by whiskyben

Originally posted on The Whisky Woman:
I look forward to putting together this post all year!  I LOVE conjuring up a little collection of my favorite whisky themed gifts to give to loved ones this holiday season. Hope this can…

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