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The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition

The Glenrothes 1992 Vintage, 2nd Edition Launches in the U.S.

By thirstyinla On November 2, 2014 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
Whisky legend Ronnie Cox leads a vertical tasting of The Glenrothes, culminating in a dram of the 1992 Vintage Single Malt Whisky, 2nd Edition.
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Highland Park Dark Origins

Highland Park Adds Dark Origins to Its Range of Core Expressions

By thirstyinla On October 19, 2014 · 1 Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
Inspired by its infamous founder Magnus Eunson, Highland Park has added Dark Origins to its acclaimed range of core expressions.
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Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

Sipping History: Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey

By thirstyinla On September 23, 2014 · Add Comment · In Reviews, Tastings
The Vintage Whiskey Reserve List at The Pikey features nearly three dozen rare whiskies from Jared Meisler's personal collection.
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Whisky: The Manual by Dave Broom

By thirstyinla On April 3, 2014 · 3 Comments · In Books
Dave Broom’s new book is about how to drink whisky, drawing on 500-plus years of history to expand the possibilities beyond drinking it straight, to include mixers both traditional and unexpected.
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Tasting The Dalmore Selected by Daniel Boulud

By thirstyinla On December 1, 2013 · Add Comment · In Interviews, Reviews, Tastings
Interview with Chef Daniel Boulud about his bespoke single malt Scotch whisky from The Dalmore, now available in limited release at select retailers in the U.S.
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Highland Park Loki

Highland Park Valhalla Collection: Loki

By thirstyinla On May 18, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Reviews
In March, Highland Park unveiled Loki, the second release in the Valhalla Collection of four limited edition single malt whiskies.
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The Macallan - The Skyline presentation box at £10

The Art of the Bottle: Campari and The Macallan Limited Editions

By thirstyinla On December 17, 2012 · Add Comment · In Uncategorized
For imbibers with an eye for art, history and design, as well as anyone who loves to acquire limited editions and collectibles, it’s the season for hunting down unique bottles and digging into deep pockets.
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The Glenrothes 1988

January 24: The Glenrothes Tasting at Basement Tavern

By thirstyinla On January 12, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Events, Tastings
On Tuesday, January 24th, Liquor.com and the Los Angeles Times are presenting an exclusive tasting of The Glenrothes, taking place in the Basement Tavern’s Attic Bar.
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Distinctive Bartenders

A Night of Distinctive Cocktails with The Black Grouse

By thirstyinla On December 4, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events, Tastings
The Black Grouse celebrated its Los Angeles debut at Harvard & Stone, an event that kicked off the Distinctive Bartenders Tour and featured cocktails by Lindsay Nader, Jason Bran and Joseph Brooke.
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Green Tesla

Raising Funds for Veterans with a Few of Our Favorite Things: Cars, Bars & Cigars

By thirstyinla On May 30, 2011 · Add Comment · In Events
Today is Memorial Day, a perfect time to introduce Akilah Kamaria, a former Marine with a passion for spirits and cigars, and a commitment to raising funds for veterans.
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    It’s the first day of autumn, and the penultimat It’s the first day of autumn, and the penultimate #whiskeywednesday of #bourbonheritagemonth! 🥃🍁 Celebrating with the superb 2021 edition of @michterswhiskey 10-Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon, which the Booze Fairy graciously delivered a few months ago 🙏 As with previous releases, the single barrel expression clocks in at 94.4 proof. Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson notes that the barrels were stored in Michter’s heat-cycled warehouses, which “increases the interaction between whiskey and wood” and allows them to extract more character from the barrel 🙌 #thirstyinla
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    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood… Still buzzing fro Once Upon a Time in Hollywood… Still buzzing from Saturday’s incredible @blkfootwhtfoot concert at the @HollywoodBowl! Thank you again @kcrw @kcrwmusic for the box seats and the $100 gift certificate to @farmersmarketla 🙏 Brittany was fantastic, @novenacarmel was luminous, and the gift certificate covered rosé and Chef’s Choice cheese & charcuterie boards from @monsieurmarcelfm 🇫🇷 🎶 🎸🍷 🧺 🎙 Got serious Etta James vibes from Brittany - her cover of Jackie Wilson’s “Higher & Higher” was 🔥 🍈 @livewiredrinks Honeydew Collins by @jooey_deschanel was 🥇 🐷 Lomo, Prosciutto | 🧀 Moliterno al Tartufo, Vacherousse d'Argental, Garrotxa 🐖 Soppressata, Speck | 🧀 Saint Agur, 5-Year Gouda, Midnight Moon 🚘 to everyone stuck behind us in the Lower Terrace stack parking, blame this photographer 😜 🥃 nightcap with @irenamurphy at @frolicroomofficial 🍸 not shown: pregame @sipsmith Gibsons from @kennethsonnydonato at @mussoandfrankgrill #thirstyinla #hollywoodbowl #brittanyhoward #kcrw
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    @hollywoodreporter said it best: “It feels as th @hollywoodreporter said it best: “It feels as though we’re all witnessing something special, the birth of a new icon. From a character most people had never heard of before to one on the precipice of becoming one of the biggest characters in the world, Shang-Chi’s rise is nothing short of legendary.” 💛 Watching @shangchi at @chinesetheatres and sharing this watershed cultural moment with dear friends, then @sipsmith Gibsons at @mussoandfrankgrill and bumping into @bottledinbondla and @riasoler on Adam’s birthday - WHY IS IT SO DUSTY IN HERE🍸 #thirstyinla #shangchi
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