#Whiskey Review

[theworldisyonces]

Beyoncé for SirDavis, her own whiskey brand.

[boozedancing]

Nikka Yoichi SIngle Malt Whisky Review

We’re kicking off 2024 with a review of a seriously delicious #Japanese whisky. It’s from @NikkaWhiskyUSA and their #Yoichi distillery. A no age statement release. Click the link to hear all about it.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Japanese Whisky, when we were first introduced to it, affordable and accessible were the names of the game… Yamazaki 12 and 18, Hakushu 10, Hibiki 12, 17, and 21, Nikka Whisky from the Barrel, Nikka Yoichi 10, etc etc. In under 10 years, that all changed. The whiskies listed above are both elusive and wildly expensive. So what do you do when you can’t…

[butterbourbonandothersins]

Duke & Dame Salted Caramel Whiskey

When asked at a dinner party what flavor whiskey he would create if given a chance, Chima Burey, co-founder of Duke & Dame, responded with a whiskey that tastes like Sugar Daddy candy or Werther's Original caramels.

[singlemaltrussell]

American Whiskey Review #35, #36, #37 & #38 Indiana 5yr Rye (2017 Cadenhead's), Frey Ranch Straight Rye, New Riff B-i-B Rye, Kings County Distillery Empire Rye

I've managed to maintain a pretty consistent rye focus this summer, but being still pretty early days in my exploration of that style, this is the first time I've really sat with a few different bottles and drilled down into the separate characters as a side by side.

The reviews have been assembled over the past month, starting out as Frey Ranch vs Kings County, but as I spotted New Riff on my shelf, adding in another 100 proof 100% rye seemed to make sense. Of course, once I did that, how could I not add an MGP into the mix?

I figured these four were similar enough in some aspects (approximate age and ABV) for a decent comparison and contrast.

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Indiana 5yr Rye Cadenhead's

I’m making the assumption that this bottle is MGP, but I haven’t heard anyone suggest it could be anything else and honestly, at this point, if I hear “Rye” and “Indiana” it’s the only name in my head. I’m also pretty sure it’s the 95/5 mashbill, but again, [Disclaimer] this is all gleamed from whisky chatter.

Between Cadenhead’s and SMWS, there have been a refreshing amount of decently priced, Independently Bottled American Whiskies on sale in the UK market in recent times. Makes a nice change.

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Category: Rye

Bottler: Cadenhead's (CA)

Series: Authentic Collection

Vintage: 2017

Bottled: Summer 2023

Age: 05 years old

Cask: Barrel

№ of bottles: 222

ABV: 55%

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**𝙽𝚘𝚜𝚎**: No idea if this is a thing, but unbaked rye sourdough? A lot of sweet and citric orange jellies where the sharpness overlaps with ethanol, that does eventually mellow. Wet cut grass, and also earthy caraway seed, with that earthiness veering slightly into brown cardboard. Lots of Log Cabin syrup brings the vanilla after sitting for a while.

**𝙿𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎**: Honeycomb toffee dissolves into orange squash and sunflower oil. I get fennel, but it’s the green bits up top.

**𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚑**: Finely ground black pepper brings tight tannins that quickly melt and relax into buttercream with a herbal flush of fresh peppermint and curly parsley. The barrel char shows some coffee-bean acidity, but manages to stay on the right side of bitter.

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**𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜**: Easy sipping and not too aggressive for its ABV, nice texture and a measured spice. This has all the herbal green notes that I know can be a bit divisive in the world of Rye, but I thought it all worked together.

The palate was quite basic but was also my favourite bit. The oily orange and crunchy sugar combo is a winner made just that little bit more interesting by the fennel shoots.

Solid MGP at a price that doesn’t sting. If you like MGP (like I do), then I doubt this would disappoint.

Hats off Cadenhead’s. Keep em coming.

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**𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚎**: 8 *𝑹𝒚𝒆 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔*

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Frey Ranch Straight Rye

This was catnip for me. As a grain nerd, I'm a sucker for a good farm to glass story, and Frey Ranch spins a nice tale of Colby and Ashley: 5th generation farmers going their own way to create a 100% winter rye from their 1500-acre farm 4000 ft above sea level (which is still somehow the lowlands) in Fallon, Nevada.

If you’re curious about what “winter rye” means, it’s what it sounds like - rye sown in September - October that grows throughout the winter season and is harvested in spring.

It also has to be said, the Frey Ranch bottles are pretty sweet. Chunky AF. Really nailed the visual branding there.

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Category: Rye

Distillery: Frey Ranch

Mashbill: 100% Winter Rye

Age: 6 years

Cask: New charred oak

Batch №: 9

ABV: 50%

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**𝙽𝚘��𝚎**: Cinnamon-spiced cherrywood meets Crème brûlée, Hot Cross Buns and Cointreau-enriched vanilla Coke.

**𝙿𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎**: Lightly grassy on the approach, but becoming denser honey-butter, and rich, brown sugar-dusted rice pudding that’s almost but not quite cut by red berry coulis. A generous shake of white pepper and chilli flakes brings some heat and dryness.

**𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚑**: Barrel char pipes up as tannic cocoa solids and burnt sugars, but any astringency is deftly countered by the slick texture of corn oil, rising malty Ovaltine and sugar cookie dough. At the very end, cool green dill and spearmint face off against buzzing Szechuan and cardamom.

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**𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜**: At 6 years old, this is possibly the oldest bottle in the review.

It has quite a sweet palate but it's offset by the spice and bitter notes that give it a good amount of crowd-pleasing depth.

Usually I get the rye-dough notes in the nose, but here, it arrived almost at the very end in conjunction with malty tones and slick corn oil. With that and the spicy coolness, it left me consistently in a place of wanting more.

Well adjusted and nicely put together. I’d love to hear more about Frey Ranches production, especially around mashing and fermentation.

I went out on a limb to buy this bottle without due diligence in researching, but I am 100% happy with my purchase.

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**𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚎**: 8.3 *𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝒅𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕*

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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond Rye

𝙿𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚖𝚋𝚕𝚎: Before this, I knew New Riff by reputation only. A relative newcomer, from their distillery in Newport Kentucky, they've made a name putting out whisky presented at a baseline of Bottled-in-Bond stats or better. Not too shabby.

Also worth a note, Larry Ebersold, of Seagrams/MGP fame was heavily involved as a consultant in the early days.

Larry created the 95/5 rye/malted barley mashbill, and is one of the people credited with really getting a handle on dealing with the famously difficult grain.

New Riff has tweaked the recipe further by swapping out the 5% malted barley for malted rye.

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Category: Rye

Distillery: New Riff Distilling

Region: Kentucky

Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Series: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey - Bottled in Bond

Vintage: 2017

Bottled: 2021

Mashbill: 95% rye/5% malted rye

Age: 4 years

ABV: 50%

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**𝙽𝚘𝚜𝚎**: Sweet and tart Dried cherries and cranberries, with chocolate orange following closely. The chocolate has a bit of carob to it, and there's a tiny bit of fresh green herbs that reads like tarragon to me. Vanilla ramps up as cream soda, and the oak registers as dusty nutmeg. I get a little solvent with it too, like freshly stained wood and there's a powdery mint quality like newly unwrapped Doublemint gum.

**𝙿𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎**: Sweet, herbal and fruity, with the cream soda from the nose joined by a fair bit of artificial cherry and Chicory leaves balancing the sweet with bitterness. Dry cinnamon gets bolstered by a couple twists of cracked pepper and crushed chillies

**𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚑**:Dark Chocolate covered morello cherries get a red fruit signal boost by way of raspberry coulis, couched in browned butter. The chocolate recedes to clearer wood char but spearmint keeps it sweet and coolly, herbaceously menthol.

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**𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜**: I expected to like this, but it was still surprising how much it ended up connecting. The New Riff is quite sweet, but red berries and chocolate together, was hard not to love.

I wonder how else their production differs from MGP? I would be surprised if that 5% barley/rye switch alone was responsible.

Great stuff. Fun and sippable, but with a good amount of individual character - the extra berryness of it all jussst gave it the edge against the Frey Ranch.

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**𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚎**: 8.4 *𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒖𝒊𝒕 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒆*

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Kings County Empire Rye

I already know Kings County from a previous review of their BiB bourbon, where I may have overscored it, but also undoubtedly enjoyed it.

On the strength of that, and the perfect amount of a gift card, I picked up another 200ml glass flask of theirs, which this time is their Empire Rye.

The “Empire” designation meant nothing to me, but luckily I didn't have to dig too deep to find out that is a not-quite-legal definition stating that to sport that label, the whisky in question would need to be 75% New York grain, distilled to 160 proof or less, and aged for a minimum of two years in charred, virgin oak at maximum filling strength of 115 proof.

I haven’t been able to verify the ages of the liquid that went into this particular batch, but it seems to change between each one. Could have a combination of various ages up to 6 years.

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Category: Rye

Distillery: Kings County Distillery

Region: New York

Bottler: Distillery Bottling

Series: Straight Rye Whiskey

Mashbill: 80% NY Danko rye /20% English malted barley.

Age: 2y>

ABV: 51.0%

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**𝙽𝚘𝚜𝚎**: Chocolate covered, brandy soaked cherries and maple sugar flapjacks bring a mix of fruit and grains - all quite dark and decadent. I got more forward sarsaparilla than vanilla, but it is still there as a backdrop of buttery waffles that exists alongside damp pine.

**𝙿𝚊𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎**: Another oily and slightly grassy approach, but much less green here. Crème brulee skews towards dense dairy and toasted sugars but it keeps getting earthier, becoming dark chocolate kahlua cake and quite sticky on the teeth. Malty too. There's an overlap with that and the tannins, which makes me think of Ovaltine and red wine mixed together. In a good way.

**𝙵𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚑**: Rounded molasses rye bread and wet charred wood charged by electrostatic Szechuan tingles and eucalyptus. A bit salty and mineral in the tail, like buttery pebbles, and with the eucalyptus evolving into fresh peppermint leaves as the heat fades.

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**𝙽𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜**: These were all good, but this was my favourite.

It's the least sweet and the most rounded to my tastes, incorporating a bit of salt and dark molasses that I really liked.

It's lucky these smaller bottles exist because otherwise, at the price KC sits at, I might have let it pass me by.

I have a feeling that my love of scotch means that the 20% malted barley may be what makes the difference here.

I love the idea of 100% ryes, but my history with single malt has likely molded my palate towards a preference of having barley in the mashbill.

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**𝚂𝚌𝚘𝚛𝚎**: 8.5 *𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒇 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒍𝒍*

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**𝚂𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚎**

𝟿.𝟼 - 𝟷𝟶 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝙿𝚘𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚋𝚕𝚎

𝟿 - 𝟿.𝟻 𝙲𝚑𝚎𝚏‘𝚜 𝙺𝚒𝚜𝚜

𝟾.𝟼 -𝟾.𝟿 𝙳𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚒𝚘𝚞𝚜

𝟾 - 𝟾.𝟻 𝚅𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍

𝟽.𝟼 - 𝟽.𝟿 𝙶𝚘𝚘𝚍

𝟽 -𝟽.𝟻 𝙾𝙺, 𝚋𝚞𝚝…

𝟼 - 𝟼.𝟿 𝙰𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝙳𝚒𝚜𝚊𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎

𝟻 𝙽𝚘

𝟺 𝙽𝚘

𝟹 𝙽𝚘

𝟸 𝙽𝚘

𝟷 𝙸𝚝 𝙺𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚍 𝙼𝚎. 𝙸‘𝚖 𝚍𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚗𝚘𝚠

[maltrunners]

Four Roses Single Barrel OBSF, Bourbon Women pick

Review by: The Muskox This was the first whisky poured for me by one of my new American friends. My all-time favourite bourbon is a Four Roses pick, so I’m very excited to try another one, albeit a different recipe. Distillery: Four Roses. Bottler: Official bottling. Style/Region: Straight Bourbon / Kentucky. ABV: 62.6%. Barrel strength. Age: 10 years and 5 months. Cask type: New charred…

[slavhew]

weather was miserable so i made them miserable. ft lecture doodles.

[starryeyedcas]

Every Destiel Fic I’ve Ever Read [WIP]

Let’s do it! I took this list directly from my twitter

I’m not really going to post my ratings and stuff and I’m not going to copy what I said verbatim because as I grow older my opinions always change and every fic deserves love regardless of what some stranger on the internet thinks! Check these out if you need something new to read :)

Also, side note: A lot of the fics I tend to read are either non-canon or pre S10. If your looking for canon type, recent fics this will not be a list for you and I apologize :(

Also pt. 2: Some of the fics that I have listed on my twitter are no longer available so I have decided to not list them here. It’s very sad because there were some really good ones! Regardless, I’m still trying to keep this list as up to date as I possibly can when it comes to my reading ventures. Either way, I hope you enjoy these fics as much as I do <3

1. NINETY ONE WHISKEY

By komodobits, 401,193 words (not counting other fics in the series)

Please, please, please! Read this if you haven’t yet!! It’s a slow burn, World War II based fic and it’s my absolute favorite fic of all time. In fact I think it may be my favorite story of all time!! I come back to this fic always. If I’m sad, I read it. If I’m happy, I read it. I’ve read it probably 4 or 5 times at this point and it always holds up. I will say though, IT WILL MAKE YOU CRY. Dean and Cas are written VERY well, in fact every character in this fic are written to perfection. You find yourself growing attachments to side characters that you may have even forgotten existed in the show. I seriously cannot recommend this one enough. You will not regret it.

2. A BRIEF GLIMPSE

By cloudyjenn, 12,356 words

I’ll be honest, this one is special for me. This was the very first Destiel fic I ever read back in 2014. That being said, I may be a little biased towards it but I do genuinely think that it’s very cute. It’s a Slice-of-Life esque story with light supernatural happenings; where Castiel is in high school and has a very big crush on his best friend, Sam Winchester. Things start to go awry when Sam invites Cas to a carnival. I won’t spoil too much though! If you want a quick read with some fluff, definitely read this one.

3. SMELLS LIKE ROSES

By unknown :(, 53,828 words

Uhoh! A Djinn fic! I remember this one just hurting me so much. Dean is living his dream life. Everything around him is perfect and he’s mysteriously very happy. When you get to the end of this fic, holy cow the heartbreak. It’s written very well, you obviously can’t go wrong with a fic that slightly follows canon. I really like this one and I might reread it again soon but I cannot stress enough how much it hurts! Stay safe out there.

4. NOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH

By Tracy, around 4,700 words

Shorter fic based around s5 episodes 3 and 4. This one is good but it’s also very painful. I think I like fics that hurt me lol. There are some warnings I want to state! This fic features substance abuse, non con, mentions of torture and A CHARACTER DEATH so please be careful! This is told through Castiel’s perspective and all the summary says is “Castiel’s new life begins and ends with Dean.” So I will leave it at that. (Also as a side note whenever I think of this fic I think of the song ‘And So it Goes’ by Billy Joel. Listen to that while reading and you are sure to shed some tears. Stay safe friends xx)

5. PAINTED ANGELS

By WinnJennster, 105,637 words

This one used to be really popular, so it’s likely many of you have already read it. Either way I will still recommend it. It’s a nice little “reunited” type fic in which Cas is an author and Dean is a painter. I will say, however, that the angst in this fic is HEAVY. Personally, I’m not huge into giant angsty fics like this, or maybe the type of angst portrayed in this one. I just remember feeling a little frustrated by it. YET, this fic has a lot of good memorable moments with some fluff sprinkled throughout. If you love angst, this is the fic for you. WARNING though, you need an AO3 account to read this fic. If you’re not already logged in, you’re out of luck.

6. TWIST AND SHOUT

By Gabriel and standbyme, 97,556 words

Who are we kidding?? Everyone on this website KNOWS this fic. You all could probably recount it backwards, forwards, sideways, upside down. Who knows. All we know is that this fic is a capital S-A-D. When I was in high school, I LOVED this fic. I adored it, no matter how much it made me cry. Because YES there is a MAJOR CHARACTER DEATH. And NO it’s not FUN. Can I be honest? After rereading it, I feel as if Cas and Dean are out of character! Doesn’t mean it’s a bad story, absolutely not. It’s beautiful! I think it’s wonderful and obviously I recommend it. But you could change the names of the boys and you wouldn’t even know its based off two characters from Supernatural. This is my hill and I will gladly die on it. Read it if you dare, but remember to beware OOooOOoooOo (another side note: I had to go to the fic to get the link for this post and I swear to God my eyes watered when I read that first sentence. I HATE and I LOVE this fic all at the same time.)

7. SMOKE IN THE MIRROR

By letters_of_stars, 52,327 words

Oh shoot! Dean is an artist and he needs a nude model!! Who do you think is gonna take the bait?!?! In all seriousness though, I really adore this one. YES Castiel is nude and YES Dean is painting him but if you’re expecting smut right from the get go you are mistaken! I wanna say this is another slow burn?? But it has also been a while since I’ve read it. I just remember liking this one a lot. In my original rating, I gave it a 5/5 so that’s gotta mean something. Another little slice of life with a lot of good moments. Check it out!

8. A HOME BENEATH THE STARS

By CheshireMoon, 71,240 words

Hi, it’s me again. The girl who likes fics that rip her heart to SHREDS. I’m gonna be about as vague as can about this one because boy did that ending catch me off guard when I first read it. So Dean is homeless, right? And Cas is a kind hearted, Good Samaritan, astronomer. When the two meet Dean’s life changes… for the better… I’m gonna leave it at that. You could be ignorant like me and skip over the warnings to this fic and just leave it to good will and faith that this fic will leave you happy and giggly. Or you could do yourself a favor and know what’s coming but not know when it happens. Either way, I still recommend this one. I really like it, just make sure you have a fluff fest fic waiting for you on the other side.

9. THE FACE OF HEAVEN

By orange_crushed, 9,772 words

This one is short and so so sweet. Another type of slice-of-life where Dean is just a gay bartender living his best gay bartending life when he suddenly comes across a fallen star whose name is Castiel. It’s very unique and I love it so much. In my original opinion of this fic I said I didn’t like the formatting? And I think what I meant to say is, I don’t like reading long paragraphs but the formatting to this fic is perfectly fine lol. Still a fun little read and it’s pretty fluffy!

10. SO MUCH TANGLED THREAD

By imogenbynight, 37,428 words

Holy crap! Yes, yes, yes, yes, YES. It’s like, Ninety One Whiskey almost, except there’s time travel, and supernatural happenings, and OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS FIC. It’s ends pretty quick but it’s still so so so good. Please read it, show it some love. I think about this one from time to time and I still smile. Much like with Painted Angels, you need an account to read this one. So make sure you’re logged in! If you don’t have an account you best get that invitation fr.

11. DIAMOND STAR HALO

By had, 4,924 words

Just pure fluff told from Sam Winchester’s perspective. I kind of have a soft spot for fics told from a third party perspective because it’s like they’re seeing Dean and Cas how WE see Dean and Cas and it makes me all giddy, I dunno. This is a good short read and you should definitely read it after reading something really sad and heart wrenching!

12. CINDERWINGS

By bendingsignpost, 181,619 words

STOP!! I love this fic!! It’s a Cinderella type story, there’s a masquerade ball, Dean is a PRINCE. Very fantasy with supernatural elements. It’s WONDERFUL. The way the author writes about the world through Castiel’s perspective is super entertaining and funny and I love the misunderstandings that happen within the story. If you love fantasy and monarchy and magic and parties, this is definitely a fic for you.

13. ONE WHITE LIE

By komodobits, 11.179 words

I can’t lie, komodobits is my favorite fic author and so I am a little biased towards their stories. This one is no exception. It’s hilarious, lighthearted, and fluffy. The range that this author has with their fics amazes and horrifies me. How can one person have that much talent? I have no idea. This is just a komodobits appreciation post, you got me. Anywho, Castiel tells a small lie to the Winchester brothers and they mess with him. Not based in canon, a very slice-of-life fic. I love it, please check it out.

14. FORGET-ME-NOT BLUES

By noangelsinthegarrison, 68,689 words

Ahhh I remember this one. Another slice-of-life, have you noticed a pattern? Sam and Jess are getting married! Woohoo! Of course Dean is in the wedding but so is Castiel, someone Dean has history with……….. Basically there’s misunderstandings and mutual pining and it’s fun. It’s got all sorts of romcom elements with just a dash of angst!

15. MUSCLE MEMORY

By komodobits, 18,961 words

Give me a story that’s loosely based off of 50 First Dates and written by my favorite fic author and suddenly I’m in Heaven. I’m a really big fan of movie AU’s, especially well written and this one is no exception. It’s kind of sad though, but if you’ve seen 50 First Dates then you should expect that. Even if you aren’t a fan of movie AU’s, I would still suggest giving this one a read.

16. KIND OF A FOREVER DEAL

By komodobits, 111,460 words

STOP LOOKING AT ME. YOU THINK IM PUTTING TOO MANY FICS BY THE SAME AUTHOR HERE? WELL YOU LISTEN TO ME PAL, THIS WON’T BE THE LAST ONE EITHER!! Ahem, this fic is awesome and sort of a fan favorite already!! Slice-of-life, teenaged angst, summer camp, LoVe, it’s amazing! The way that the author wrote the friendship between Dean, Cas, Jo, and Victor has me in tears. Very wholesome and heart wrenching, highly recommend!

17. IMPERFECT PROPOSALS

By Fallen_Angel_Meg, 111,082 words

Another movie AU! This is loosely based off The Proposal and filled with fluff! You really don’t see a whole lot of crossover fics that are long like this one, but it’s fun to read and you’ll probably fly through it just like I did. Do you like The Proposal? No? Read it anyways xx

18. CHECKED OUT

By whelvenwinge, 27,127 words

Okay this one, is really good. Like really good. It comes complete with original artwork and fantastic storytelling. Castiel is a librarian and he really despises Dean Winchester, an acclaimed author. It’s sooooo good, I cannot stress enough how much I think you should read this. And you’ll get really pretty pictures to look at! The ending is great, the beginning is great, it’s just wonderful. So what are you waiting for? Run along now and read it!

19. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

By habitatfordeanwinchester, 2,593

This one is just cute. It’s short and fluffy. Imagine Castiel working at a Chipotle and getting special instructions on a mobile order. Can you guess who they’re from? If you’re sad and need a pick me up, just read this one. It’s so cute!

20. C-S-T-L

By komodobits, 90,377

It has been a really long time since I read this one. But I know that I loved every second of it and I was crying during the majority of it. Either because I had just got done reading 91w or because the story itself made me emotional. Either way it’s a fantastic read! Castiel is an android and Dean is tasked with adding him to their army for the WAR. This fic has wonderful world building, really in-depth character exploration, and the ANGST. I’m probably going to read this one again sometime soon~ JOIN MEEEEE

[southernsophisticate]

Few pleasures in life embody sophistication and relaxation like the pairing of a fine cigar and a well-aged whiskey. Both offer an artful balance of craftsmanship and complexity, making them a perfect match for those who appreciate life’s finer details.

A cigar is more than just tobacco—it’s a journey of flavors. From the earthy richness of a Nicaraguan puro to the creamy smoothness of a Connecticut wrapper, cigars bring layers of complexity that evolve with every draw. Similarly, whiskey offers its own symphony of flavors. Whether it’s the smoky peat of an Islay scotch or the caramel warmth of a Kentucky bourbon, whiskey delivers depth and character shaped by time and tradition.

When paired thoughtfully, the two create a sensory experience that’s greater than the sum of their parts. A robust cigar pairs beautifully with a bold, smoky scotch, while a mild, creamy cigar is complemented by the sweeter notes of a smooth bourbon. The key lies in balancing intensities, ensuring one doesn’t overpower the other.

Beyond flavor, cigars and whiskey are about slowing down. They demand time, attention, and a willingness to savor each moment—a rarity in today’s fast-paced world. Whether enjoyed alone as a quiet indulgence or with friends during deep conversation, this pairing is an invitation to pause, reflect, and celebrate the art of craftsmanship.

So, pour a glass, light up, and let the flavors dance. This is more than a pastime—it’s a ritual, a tradition, and a timeless reminder to enjoy the finer things in life.

[dufferpuffer]

so the statute of secrecy is fucked, right...? like since 2010ish, boom of smart phones and tablets and internet usage (thats when it happened right...? I've been on the internet since 2001 coz my dads a tech nerd, I can't remember.... I just remember planking being big)

Already it's lax in different countries - but there is no way even in England the Ministry can police every family BBQ where someone records a vine or tiktok of their cousin doing magic. No fucking way.

It was an open secret before with the families of half-bloods/muggleborns, and now its just fucking open.

[ungoliantschilde]

“Whiskey in the Jar”, live at Slane Castle in Ireland.

[theworldisyonces]

Ms. Tina and Beyoncé drinking SirDavis whiskey.

[boozedancing]

Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky Review

It’s #Japanese #Whisky time thanks to our review of @NikkaWhiskyUSA and their Coffey Malt expression. Click the link to hear all our thoughts…

Troll any whisky message board on any platform you like and the biggest complaint is always about price and availability of some uber-popular whisky. Blanton’s, Rip or Pappy Van Winkle, Buffalo Trace Antique Collection, Weller, and several others are extremely difficult to get and extremely expensive if you happen to get lucky and actually find a bottle. The same goes for anything Yamazaki,…

[greatwhiskyshop]

Yamazaki and Hibiki Blossom Harmony

[lovebittenbyevans]

A love letter to whiskey had my emotions up and down. I love the book! Jamie & B are so cute even though they couldn’t let go of each other. I love Kandi Steiner books

[maltrunners]

Westland Flagship ASMW 2020 vs 2023

Review by: DemiTastes For #ASMWAdvent2023 Days 11-12. (I’m still a little late of course but I’m catching up.) My apologies in advance for the length of this review; this pair of reviews took me on quite an adventure through queries to the producer, some personal experiments, optimization efforts for the quality of this side-by-side and the removal of bias, and a trip through my years-old notes…

[theinnermeyoullneverknow]

I fucking hate "wealth management" companies.