Bear Distillery

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The hype is real — 6 months ago

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Dave

Dave

15 years is the sweet spot 👌

Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Rowan’s Creek - vanilla. Smooth. Bartender said it was the master distiller’s favorite Willett because “it tastes like bourbon.” — a year ago

The Balvenie Distillery

PortWood Aged 21 Years Single Malt Schotch Whisky

Forgot I was saving this in the closet. So delicious - strong and bursting with flavor. — 4 years ago

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Fairview Cellars

The Bear Premier Series Okanagan Valley Red Blend 2016

Phenomenal. Every other year I open one of these bottles from 2016 and the evolution keeps impressing me. On the nose, has a character of rainy ancient west coast forest. On the palate, Blackberry, blueberry, with hints of dark cherry. Blended perfectly with a rich, aged, leather. Hints of cedar wood, slightly smoked. Perfectly balanced. Only going to keep getting better over the next few years. — 4 years ago

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Shawn Thompson

Shawn Thompson

I have a bottle of the 2016, looking forward to trying it. Your review is superb.
Michael B

Michael B

@Shawn Thompson thank you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Bear Flag Wine

Sonoma County Zinfandel

Only a few sips left. Pairs well with air and probably fatty foods but I only bought one bottle so just enjoying. so glad I don’t have to share. — 6 years ago

Nickel & Nickel

Bear Flat Oak Knoll District Merlot 2016

Aromatic, charred red bell pepper. Extracted, dark, serious. — 7 years ago

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Willett Distillery

Family Estate Bottled Single Barrel Bourbon

This Land is Your Land. Summit. Rich, caramel, mild burn, very good. Not sweet, perfect for dessert. Great with cigars. — 2 months ago

Pursued by Bear

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

This is, excuse me, a damn fine bottle of wine.

Worn leather, cigar smoke, and vanilla on the nose. Intense palate of overripe blackberry and cassis. Powerful but well integrated oak. Very long, complex finish.

Drank while watching a fan edit of Fire Walk With Me. Needs a solid decant.
— 2 years ago

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Stonestreet Winery

Bear Point Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay 2018

Rich tropical fruit intertwines with grapefruit, lemon and candied lime peel. — 4 years ago

Clynelish Distillery

Aged 14 Years Coastal Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1819

Nice one. Always a joy to fly via the LX Whiskey Bar in ZRH — 7 years ago

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Lagavulin Distillery

Aged 16 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Apparently one of the oldest Distillery sites in Scotland. Located by the sea on the Isle of Islay this receives the slowest distillation of any Islay malt, then spends 16 years in old oak casks before being bottled. This is very pungent, peaty and smoky. One of my favourite single malts. — 5 months ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob,
You should go to Islay. Lagavulin and Laphroaig and are only a couple of km down the road from each other
It’s a long way from Australia…I don’t want to imagine the flight connects.
Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Thanks Jamie. I love Laphroaig as well - a toss up which is the most peaty. I’ve visited Talisker on the Isle of Skye which is the spiritual home of the Clan Donald (McDonald). Also had a tour of Glenmorangie over on the east coast.

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys 2025

I've bought this for the past 4 years, and this bottling is the most fruit forward. Candied fruit- apricots, cherries, and dates. The price has gotten out of hand, but it's yummy!
Listening to CSNY
— 8 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Mayhaps they be! 😼
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Dram it on up!!!
Dave

Dave

We drammin', I hope you like drammin too.. @Tegan Marriott

Pursued by Bear

Baby Bear Syrah 2017

RM
8.9

Blackberry, crushed blueberry, bark, and hints of green pepper. Beautiful bouquet with a solid structure and medium(+) finish. — 4 years ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Molasses, brown sugar, nutmeg. Spicy oak finish. Very good, but has a kick. 128.7 proof. — 4 years ago

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Highland Park Distillery

Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Golden amber color. Briny, diluted iodine, smoky, red fruit, floral and herbal notes on the nose. Warm mouthfeel. Hints of sherry and stewed fruits on the palate. — 6 years ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Old Weller Antique Original 107 Brand Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Beautiful bourbon, nice amount of oak, brown sugar, vanilla and easy to drink. — 7 years ago