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THE ORIGINAL pairing of fine whisky and the best donuts worldwide | The Art of Pairing. 21+ #whiskyanddonuts

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Dec 4

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PAUL JOHN CHRISTMAS EDITION | APPLE BRANDY CRUMBLE
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We vow to approach this year's reflection process early.. Let us digress as we can see the questionable expressions on all of your beautiful faces! A bit of W&D insight.. lately, as we gaze upon our growing 'NARNIA' of malts, amongst the social bustle of holiday preparees and a sudden addiction to all things endurance for selfish daily improvement, we find ourselves satisfied and CALM. So, what better opportunity to acknowledge it all.. good, bad and everything in between... its all about perspective right?
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Acknowledging the good.. We are grateful for our growing friendship with Koray (@whiskymonster)... not for the reason he so graciously provided this amazing bottle of limited #PaulJohnWhisky PX and holiday spice, but because amongst the 'look at me' of whisky and #cocktail culture in social media and beyond, K-LO (*thats what we decided to call him during this) is a true comrade. From the NON shoulder-mcpad wearin' first & 10 more timeouts to go until halftime FOOTBALL banter, to planning our first 10 song set for a sold out Village Vanguard, K-LO likes what he likes, knows his whisky but never lets that detour him from keeping it REAL.
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This leads us to this #Christmas Edition #whisky of 2019...
Similar to last years release, offers a #REAL holiday experience! Add patience to allow for more delicate sweetness to arrive. Much like offerings from @benromach, which we hold in very high regard, this #dram loves to quiz the senses. We can only hope through popularity and word of mouth, this will become more abundant in the future!
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Back to #BlueStarDonuts for a seasonal cracker of a #donut! Absolutely a perfect compliment to this pairing, the Apple Brandy Crumble returns in full force and almost more buttery than before! A super dense and ultra-moist vanilla #cake topped with a fresh tart apple and #ClearCreekDistillery barrel-aged brandy glaze sets the scene for an ideal fireside & white elephant holi-hang!
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In summary, reflect, be merry, be grateful, love who you are with, love what you have.... AND don't hesitate to indulge in quality made spirits and hand crafted culinary treats!
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Nov 15

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OLD PULTENEY 15 YO | CRANBERRY ORANGE

We want to go back.
This liquid in our glass is not just an end to the alchemist's brewing chemistry, but more importantly, vivid memories of travel and romance unlocked within each sip... in fact, theres one word in #Brazil that describes this best... #SAUDADE
Our first trip through Wick, home to the #OldPulteney juice, was strictly a northern search of big #surf and dramatic landscape perspectives for the lens. We can smell the brine in the onshore gusts, the chewing sound beneath our boots from granite chards colliding with sand and soil. Our beats per minute become less frequent as the locals casually check off their daily agendas throughout town while we humbly take notice to the habits of a fisherman stocking his vessel in preparation for the next catch...
Cracking open this bottle most certainly unlocks the door to all of these things, which is what any good #whisky should do, but regardless if you have travelled to the origin of your preferred hooch or not, simply allowing the time for your mind to imagine you getting there whilst you sip away is a great start right?
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Like @pdwyer92 comments, this dram provides a light approach with a big finish. Laid back and subtle distillery characteristics in all of the right places, not that it lacks for any element, but cordially steps aside to leave room for our featured donut to shine while taking its solo when asked of it!
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The Cranberry Orange #donut from OliBoli is a perfect #whiskyanddonuts pairing with the 15YO #scotch. The airy yeast dough plunged in a fresh combined glaze topped with delicate candied cranberries not only honors elements of #Thanksgiving tradition but also shows donut-kitchen culture how to properly implement citrus and tart profiles into the recipe! The more prominent dark and salty finish of the single malt reels the buttery #dough back into combination beautifully...
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Enjoy the weekend... In the meantime, we dream of going back... WE WILL GO BACK.
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#RiseWithTheTide

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Oct 17

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Sep 11

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J. Riley 1775 | Otium Smoked French Toast
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Let us take this opportunity to applaud the 'little guys' in this potential peak of a malt movement... not to say that the demand for the almighty sauce is ready to recess from mainstream society... but having the shear audacity, and perhaps a bit of insanity, to start up a distillery today anywhere other than the known whisk(e)y regions is a battle won within itself. We will never be critical of these entities, as they are just a new hue adding to the vitality of the ever growing hooch color wheel... different is good, and simply, LIFE is too short to paint by the numbers.
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Enter the new #Redlands mash house... born on die-hard patriotism and a 'drive it home' mentality, #jrileydistillery just wants to turn water into good whiskey. Through simple ingredients and more importantly, quality distilling, they are well on their way to earning respect of the malt masses one pour at a time. The 1775 #bourbon blend is a powerhouse, aged for a brisk 2 anos in local barrels, this young'n offers much more delicious flavor beyond its years. And at only 40% ABV, the balance of the oily spice and sweet will fool any palate... It is good!
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Who doesn't like #FrenchToast? IF you don't, then swipe away now... the rest of us 99.9% will continues to drool over the still visuals from this #SidecarDoughnuts new monthly creation. Thanks to #LosAngeles' own contemporary #Otium along with their own chef #TimHollingsworth, this unrivaled and completely authentic #donut is the right amount of #foodie savory atop an irresistible treat. Cinnamon cake, smoked maple glaze, #thrice berry jams, powdered sugar, glazed bacon and micro greens.... YOU ARE WELCOME. 🇺🇸
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Out of curiosity, how many of these could you eat?
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Until then... #Slainte
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Aug 21

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PIGGYBACK RYE | VEGAN MIMOSA
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The latest release from the Canadian/Vermont hybrid #WhistlePig offers pure Alberta rye nectar in a customized bottle fit for the modern #mixologist hustle. Aged 6 years and final product from the late #DavePickerell, this accessible whisky provides proper balance of sweet and spice at a slightly heightened strength. Slightly smoky like the beginnings of an overheated pan, peppery and savory, leaves the palate coated in a beefy layer of malt and syrup. We are looking forward to using the brands advice and mixing up a #WhiskyAndDonuts original #cocktail or 2 with this expression!
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We recently visited the new Sunset Blvd. location of #BlueStar in #LosAngeles, where we happened to snag the last of their limited bake, the #vegan #mimosa. Consisting of a vanilla dough infused with #Brut champagne and a delicate glaze, this #donut beautifully hypes the subtle citrus notes of this WP rye. Whether you are into the crystallization of today's #cannabis movement or mega fan to the blue in Breaking Bad, you will appreciate the sprinkling of candied orange zest atop this pastry.
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Happy #WhiskyWednesday everyone!
#Sláinte
#vermont #alberta #canada

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Jun 29

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TOMATIN 18YO | CAMP FIRE
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Occasionally, through natural progression, moments like these become highlights along the finer things timeline. You can chalk it up to persistent investigation driven by passion and intrigue, but we would like to think of it as divine inevitability. Be genuine, be present and these anchors will present themselves along the path, as they always do...
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For us, #Tomatin 18 YO is one of those anchors. This beautiful oloroso aged #whisky is buttery in all the right places. Punchy waves of #chocolate and oak make this highland #singlemalt a top consideration for any #Scotch at the 18 YO range. Perhaps a future W&D event with Tomatin and #Inverness @perk_coffeeanddoughnuts should take effect sooner than later... you will just have to wait patiently and see!
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Oliboli's newest edition to the #donut menu is their summertime hit, Camp Fire. A rich chocolate 40 hour yeast bullseye with chocolate chips, dipped in a 3 chocolate glaze, topped w/ dollop of PEANUT BUTTER mousse and Dutch chocolate meringue sticks. This hoop will convert the most anti of chocolate lovers while other Tustin shop loyalists will hold this newbie a soon to be summer solstice standard favorite!
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Slainte #scotlandisnow

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Jun 7

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***Giveaway Pairing***
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KERMIT’S KALE KNACKWURST | LIME POPPY SEED PRIDE
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Positivity goes beyond the FREE #donut you may receive today at your local bake shop, rather it is an opportunity to support local art, culture & craft with friends and family… Regardless of it’s origin, #NationalDonutDay or #DonutDay is a perfect platform to showcase a new WhiskyAndDonuts pairing for all of you to enjoy! And even more so, a chance to advocate an open heart, open mind and pure love of global camaraderie!
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Scotch Malt Whisky Society’s May release featured the Speyside-bred 100.20.. or Kermit’s Kale Knackwurst. This #bourbon barrel aged expression boasts full flavors while sparks of distant world spice and zest knock on the side door. Varying from tart to savory, this citrus driven #whisky delivers complex sweetness and a musty wood finish… Honestly, we expect nothing less than pure joy from this full proof dram as we always do with #SMWS bottlings and, if anything, we simply crave their frequent releases of single barrel expressions that so consistently offer new experience and taste every time.
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In honor of #pridemonth, #SideCarDoughnuts teamed up with #SanFrancisco based chef Melissa King to create a unique and delicious zinger! A classic and buttery raised dough lays as base for the fresh lime and poppy seed glaze finished with a topping of housemade rainbow meringue and mini sprinkles. What a perfect balance for the dram! Add water to your glass and wait for the lime notes between the these two delicacies begin to sing and dance the night away!
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For those that have read this far... In honor of #doughnutday | DonutDay, etc.
WE ARE GIVING AWAY
a special W&D GOODIE BAG for a few lucky contestants on INSTAGRAM!
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-(21+) Winners picked at random, will be announced this Sunday on our STORIES!!! #NikonNoFilter

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May 28

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TOMINTOUL 14 | VEGAN TRIPLE BERRY
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We have finally arrived at a symbiotic agreement with the west coast… meaning we once again rise with this morning sun each day. This recent trip to our second home oddly took a more significant strangle on us.. but was certainly justified by what some of you may have seen in our recent stories… true happiness and love found in a HOPEFUL place. back off Rhianna… our lyrics.
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Part of this year’s #WhiskyAndDonuts pairing session for the @spiritofspeyside festival included this Tomintoul 14YO all natural young blood. While still delivering the goodness of this #Speyside distillery’s characteristic, this belter presents a punchy & beautiful bouquet of flavor thanks to the mysterious magic during its slumber within the ex bourbon cask! Potentially tropical nuances, this orchard fruit, along with significant spice & oiliness, creates a rather rich surprise inside of an beyond enjoyable budget dram. Tomintoul distillery offers a gentle and humble core collection of #whisky, but more importantly you will find in each pour quality & class and an honest representation of local craft of not only the #Speyside but highland whisky terroir.
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Hybrid #Japanese / #NewYork inspired #donut shop, Goodtown Donuts, continues to deliver quality hoops to our local community here in the OC. Here, the #vegan triple berry is just one of the few permanent offerings to showcase their brioche style sweet bomb behemoths! By the contributing berry tart notes to the dark and malty fruits of this #whisky combines to an experience of puckering #umami. Matched butteriness and bright spiciness makes this pairing a must try… simply, they are delicious individually and you know that old saying…. two rights make a kickazz yess!
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May 16

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ABERLOUR CASG ANNAMH | LOCAL MEYER LEMON
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Not more than 48 hrs. back home in #California, and once again, we lay stunned by Scotland’s whirlwind of blessings and surprises. Beyond whisky, beyond instagramable photographic opportunity, we returned to the north seeking solitude and adventure… Yes, a contrast from our everyday, yet what truly brings us back… is the opportunity to be with others we strive to be. Open armed, ready to share and perhaps… a bit anxious to happily absorb what is different.
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Cal and Rikki, this pairings for you boys!
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Aberlour’s newest expression to hit the shelves worldwide, Casg Annamh, is a beautifully full and fruit inspired whisky meant to ideally introduce the distillery’s sherry maturation characteristic to the unfamiliar. Beautiful, yes, but honestly, we have to disagree with the notion as a core collection intro as it offers so much more! If given enough time, the balance of dark and spice reveals pendulum swings from sweet to sour. Earlier this year, in a renovated basement in downtown #LosAngeles, we were treated to our first taste of this dram and was immediately transported to #Speyside, imagining empty Walker’s wrappers crinkling in our pockets as we stroll the high street searching for our next favorite chippie! If we can offer any advise, bury your nose in this nectar again and again… Quality always smells delicious if given enough time!
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Do you know the difference between a regular and meyer lemon? Well… thankfully Oliboli’s locally harvested treat will not only enlighten but will also act as a flavor shepard into the depth of this scotch! With less acidity, the meyer lemon allows for the natural sweetness to be more appreciated rather than the slap of sour face we all so commonly know. While still tangy, this subtle pucker (insert laugh emoji) can be spicy like the oiliness and fragrance of bergamot or earl gray. Once a limited donut, has found its way on to the permanent lineup due to its popular demand. We would like to think that this #WhiskyAndDonuts duo offers a very contrast forward pairing experience until the very end where, hopefully, an intimate high five in the back reaches an agreement!
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Apr 20

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Mortlach 16 | Raspberry Ripple
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There is a sense of pride and excitement every time when preparing for a #whiskyanddonuts pairing. The momentary down shift engages as to coat our consciousness with the unknown and alluring. Reminding us to remain focused on the present and the innocent experience of our sight, smell and taste. From the #Spotify driven journey to pick up the chosen #donut to the texture and gloss of the bottle and its packaging within our hands, no one in this moment can stray us away from the target... we are happy, we are interested.
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The rebirth and recalculation for the masses of the Mortlach distillery is here. Diageo and its #Speyside nectar shelter have presented us with an updated and refined expression. In a sense, this more matured and graduated Distiller's Dram 16YO offers a more complex arrival of sherry and its barrel than its highly sought older generate Flora & Fauna. Like the rock and stone blueprints from ancient middle-earth dwarfdom, Mortlach's tall serif font in combination with muted gold flake accents adds abundant intrigue to the velvet corked lava captured within. We leave their 2.81 distillation process to your own research as we would like to keep you locked in this fantasy for as long as possible... Not so you forget, but only for you to recenter and smile as you enjoy the outcome!
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Fresh from Tustin's fav #doughnut laboratory comes the Raspberry Ripple! 40 hour yeast, bullseye donut topped with home-made raspberry sauce swirled throughout a Greek yogurt cream and drizzled w/crushed dried raspberries... enough said. Potentially a limited design, you may want to grab one or a dozen before everyone else does!
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For you Southern California locals, something exciting is happening with Oliboli and us! Follow our stories this coming week for more info! -
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#cheatday #scotlandisnow

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Apr 9

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KAMIKI BLENDED | THE ROYAL DRAGON
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Certainly art form over function has to take part of the #whiskyanddonuts pairing process somewhere along this timeline... not to say that this featured pairing doesn’t satisfy all aspects of #umami... but let’s just pause for a moment to enjoy the visual aesthetic here between these two edible artforms. Symbiotic beauty within a timeless social media capsule... you are welcome.
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Thank you to @whiskynomad and @kamiki_japanese_whisky for the kick down of this new experimentation in #whisky! New to the game, this #cedar aged #blendedmalt hailing from #Japan offers the idea that ancient aromatics along with #japanese indigenous materials can create a delicious experience. Beyond packaging and marketeering, all whiskies deserve a chance at the ever growing table and this amber nectar is no exception. The juice is immediately floral forward, as we have no gauge for what is a successful spirit derived from cedar wood, we can only determine that we like this #whiskey. Foreign honey and little background bites of spice just tastes like... well.. like if EASY & HAPPY got put into a bottle! -
Besides our first time palate experience with this #donut , this #dragonfruit #Donatsu limited edition topped with #mango dust, sesame seed and edible #orchid blooms is amazing! We would accept any high stake dare just for another bite of the plain batter from this LA Little Tokyo bake haus, but this creation is on another level. Perhaps they had to create something so drool worthy just get us to eat the flower... whatever their method it worked! Not so Oddly enough, all ingredients seem to melt in harmony with the hooch!
Winner winner, dragon dinner 🐉
#Sláinte #vegan

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Apr 3

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WOLFBURN LANGSKIP | MATCHA PISTACHIO+ROSE
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Let’s just get to the nitty gritty... we #LOVE this new expression from #Wolfburn #distillery.
As we are somewhat familiar with the lineup from this northern spirit house, we were very excited to hear of a higher strength gem added to the young range. Fresh fruit, salt & savory syrup with buttery spice are only samples of what makes this #whisky a winner! We look forward to our stop in Thurso later this month, perhaps Mr. Fraser will enlighten us with a few more future secrets!
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In the heart of downtown #LosAngeles there lives a young #donut shop... Only 2 months have passed and this #LittleTokyo biz is baking big waves across town. Beyond their hush hush #vegan ingredients and authentic menu, #Donatsu is simply creating really delicious #doughnuts.
Their #matcha #tea and #pistachio inspired hoop calls to the warming oak and blossoms within this dram. A definite hotspot when visiting #LA, their fluffy dough and matrix like subway decor will hit the spot after that spicy bowl of local #ramen!
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#Kanpai
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#WhiskyAndDonuts #Nikon #Profoto

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Feb 7

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Jan 22

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*** ENTER OUR NATIONAL HOT SAUCE DAY CONTEST! *** 1️⃣ Like This Post
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3️⃣ Tag 3 of your hot-sauce, whisky & donut lovin’ friends so they can enter too!
Contest is NOW until tomorrow at midnight PST. Three winners will be notified via DM. Sláinte!
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PAUL JOHN KANYA | SPICY MANGO LASSI
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What a time to be alive! As this pairing journey continues to grow, we are always confronted with the same obstacle... "Where are we going to find a donut to pair with this whisky?!" As our palates change and strive for infinite refinement, the organic process of the pairing becomes ever changing and sometimes a gauntlet. Sometimes the education out weighs the pure enjoyment, but that is a lesson in life... and something to truly hold sacred to and for yourself. Obstacles are balanced by clear paths... and sometimes they just fall into place. Favorites are to be coveted, but do not be blind sided by the beauty outside of your peripheral.
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During our recent tasting with @PaulJohnWhisky at @bosscatkitchen , we discovered a few in the amazing range that stood out. Kanya, or the counterpart to #Virgo, is a delicious sunset within a glass! Made with himalayan barley and toasted american oak, this Goa based single malt offers balance of creamy sweetness and west coast Scotland saltiness. And if that doesn't motivate you to seek out this dram would it help you to know that some white guy with a white beard in a white hat deemed this limited edition expression Best Asian Whisky of 2018?!... Boom.
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#SidecarDoughnuts must be listening to our thoughts because they baked up a very fitting donut! This month's offering of the Spicy Mango Lassi puts the bite into this #WhiskyAndDonuts pairing. This preservative free hoop is topped with a tart yogurt and mango glaze infused with #RedClay Hot Honey and Habanero Hot Sauce. If you are scared of the heat, then get out the kitchen!

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Jan 1

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GLENALLACHIE 10 CASK STRENGTH | ROSE MERRY BERRY
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It is the first morning of 2019, and exactly 3 years since we began this creative and outlandish pairing venture. Now, as we celebrate a new year and 100 pairings, the idea of #WhiskyAndDonuts doesn't seem so obscure...
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As almost every social media account around us has contributed invariably more posts than our lil' 💯, we stand proud of the road travelled to have achieved them. What once began as a New Years resolution and a bit of a joke has found itself amongst #Whisky and #Donut loyalists and a community of supportive and sometimes combative creativity and sharing! To all of you who follow this... thing... we thank you and wish you all goodness in the new year. We hope that our contributions past, present and future continue to provide joy, stimulation and imagination for years to come!
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This 10 year old #caskstrength #singlemalt from the newly acquired, rebranded #speyside distillery #Glenallachie is a perfect expression for our 100th pairing. This deliciously honest whisky represents #quality and value within a world of beverage #marketing monstrosities and zombie-fever like bottle collecting. -
The nose immediately takes us back to this expressions origin. Reminiscent of our first dram in Scotland (potentially #Benrinnes or pre #BillyWalker Glenallachie) gazing out our panoramic window to a damp green valley from our cozy cottage tucked within a foothill below Ben Rinnes. Much like this sip, delivered sweet and spicy wet grains accompanied with distant orchard fruit and honey and a touch of misty clean Moray air. This #scotch checks off all the requirements without breaking the bank. We hope the future batch releases will only vary to a degree as this recipe transcends our thoughts and senses. Congrats G team, you have another loyal advocate!
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The now discontinued December release Rose 'Merry' Berry #doughnut from #SideCarDoughnuts adds salty and savory to their prized buttery dough formula. Tart dark berry glazes this hoop infused with intense rosemary and sugar. Pairing very well with this #Speysider, the sharp sweetness topping allows for the oak and floral spice to sing!
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Dec 28

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Limousin Rye | Vegan Bibingka
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Discovery. Quite possibly the perfect word to define the infectious drive behind this game. Just like the distiller's choice of aged grain and water to create their endless fermented variation, the baker adds to the ingredient queue in hopes of achieving the next perfect bite. Our intentions are not to pass judgement to determine what is best, rather maximize retention as to achieve balance within our own equilibrium.
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With that said, Limousin #Rye is simply delicious. Aged in #French oak casks, this #whiskey presents beautifully silk vanilla and balanced spice. Sprouted from the barreling laboratory in Wisconsin, it is no surprise this expression is being placed in high accolade amongst the community. Potentially a #WhiskyAndDonuts unbiased personal favorite. Thank you to the fellows and team at #DancingGoatDistillery for one of the best promotional packages ever for a truly high quality spirit!
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New to the scene, #Oliboli #Donuts in #Tustin is slanging some of the most unique #desserts ever tasted. Using old world baking ingredients and techniques along with popular modern cuisine influence, this bake shop will soon be recognized as a worldwide standard within the universe of doughnut craft!
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Their limited edition #vegan #bibingka is a take on a traditional #xmas #filipino dish. Wholesome chunks of coconut flakes shelter the lightly sweet vanilla spelt #dough combined with even more #coconut. Here is to praying for the return of this gem real soon for all of you to try.
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Be good with an open mind.
#Slainte

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Nov 6

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Let us just start by saying everyday is #nationaldonutday... atleast under this roof it is... so shut your hole #google calendar.
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This small batch #whiskey from #DetroitCityDistillery is surprisingly rendered for its age. Representing trust in experimental craft and love of hometown traditions . Using local #Michigan barley and wheat, this deliciously viscous #dram lays down proper spice and savory sweetness. It’s a shame this bottle is rarity to the rest of the U.S. but that’s the beauty in all of this right?!
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The salted caramel #donut from #donutbar Southfield is the perfect accent to the #whisky. Rich caramel glaze with coated malt balls tops this shareable treat, the dough delicately plays the fence of butter and flour to create a mouthfeel comparable to its pairing. Just north of #Detroit city lines, this corner shop is cranking out #WestCoast style desserts with a local twist. This #donutshop will be a must stop for years to come!
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GLENROTHES 13YO HALLOWEEN EDITION | FRANKENSTEIN CRUNCH
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If this bottle could talk... Immediate praise in mass volume for the camaraderie shared within this #whisky #community. This very limited expression was released exclusive to the #UK.. but... through the weavings of the #whiskyfabric and a lil’ luck, this bottle has finally made its home on the shores of Southern #California. All thanks to my #Manc man at #Manchester whisky shop and export sista from another mista! ... This ones for you.
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Beyond excited to have cracked open this rarity, it’s nothing short of divine. As an avid 13YO #scotch collector, this #dram registers right at the top. Characteristically #Glenrothes but with an obvious extra topping of fresh goodness! Balanced sherry and long butter spice makes this a near perfect #Halloween evening sipper. my friends... if you were lucky enough to have retained this one... there is no trick but never ending treats.
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Paired is the #Frankenstein #donut with a #KitKat and gummy tooth ensemble from DK’s Donuts ❤️ Just a touch of all the sweetness profiles atop this fluffy #doughnut matches with this fright night tipple that will keep you comforted as you emerse yourself in that #horror flick while peeking behind that sofa pillow.
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Happy #HallowsEve everyone!
May your glasses be as full as your #candy buckets.
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#WhiskyAndDonuts
#ScotlandIsNow

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GLENROTHES Whisky Maker's Cut | Pop Tart & Raspberry
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Before we get into the contents of this pairing, we have to commend the #marketing gurus at #Glenrothes for their 80's fresh #California -esque #branding. As we are very design driven and from CA, this new look speaks to us. Although beautiful and still relevant, gone are the days of kilts and folklore embossed on whisky packaging in hopes of presenting itself more valuable than the next. We as whisky drinkers will continue to discover, educate and share on various platforms in hopes of finding purity and preference.
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Enter the new #WhiskyMakersCut from this historic #Speyside #distillery. A tasty dram aged in sherry and oak, offers a bold and balanced spicy sweetness. Imagine an afternoon stroll through a Valencia orange grove while sipping on cinnamon and almond milk tee pondering the evolution and modernization of the home toaster... uh.. sorry... the tea must have gone to our heads on that one... but you get the picture. Along with a refreshing non-kilted package, Anything from this new Soleo Collection will not disappoint. -
#FriendlyDonuts #PopTart #donut is not the usual suspect for #WhiskyAndDonuts as the contents of this elaborate stack of sugary baked glaze tends to overwhelm the pairing... But my oh my, how we have been proven wrong again. But technically are we ever 'wrong' in consuming these two things simultaneously?? One bite of this raspberry filled 'I'm late for school!' toaster breakfast pastry (aaahhhh yes..remember the toaster line from earlier?) automatically brings us back to outdoor benches in elementary school where the name of the game was to get anyone to exchange lunchboxes with you.. especially when your lunchbox was filled with a sprout and avocado on wheat sandwich and a bag of almonds.
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Sorry mom, sometimes staring at the other kids with their mound of Fritos, hostess snack packs and jolly rancher goodie bags was too much to bear.. but we know we are better because of it. Or perhaps this is where this #Whisky and #Donut thing comes from...
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Love ya mom.
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#scotch #love #dessert #spiritofrothes

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ABERLOUR 16 | COOKIE MONSTER DOSSANT
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One of our first experiences with the golden elixir was the now limited 18YO #singlemalt from #Aberlour. Before our plunge into the bottomless vat of the sherried #whisky culture, this was a beautiful introduction to, what not only #speyside flavor profiles could provide, but what magic #sherry brings to the table. The double cask 16YO featured today still contains that same magic. With deep sweetness, fresh fruit and spiced toffee, this dram plays the balance beam between light and dark. If you enjoy this expression, we guarantee you will enjoy the rest of the #distilleries’ range.
We can’t wait to be back across the pond very soon to see what other gems they will offer!
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A new #donutshop find, right underneath our noses in 🍊 County, lies #FriendlyDonuts. On the corner of a small street and a quiet boulevard, this post #midcentury modern popup is creating traditional doughy goodness with a modern topping twist.
Their #CookieMonster Dossant, is an amazingly layered stack of chocolate , sugar, #Oreo, dough, cream and more chocolate! We would like to think this #doughnut calls more to the #bourbon within this speysider, either way.. its delicious.
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We are looking forward to sharing more pairing in the next couple of weeks.. so keep #WhiskyAndDonuts close to the hip. Also, cheers to #AberlourUS for providing this lovely bottle of nectar. -
Happy Tuesday Everyone!
#Slainte

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SMWS 13.56 ‘Dark Side of The Melon’ with Milk & Cereal -
Patience…the very noun responsible for the conception of whisky. And also a prevalent result within most of our experiences tasting new and old expressions. #Patience… always a reminder, often better when practiced.
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New to the #SMWS Jedi ways, we have re-engaged our senses to the singular notion that what lies within a bottle of #singlemalt #scotch offers much more than an overall mark but rather portals into various worlds… of course the only key needed.. patience.
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At first, the 13.56 ‘Dark Side of Melon’ is beautifully dry while offering a mouthful of viscous sweet oil and spice. Even with a bit of water and time, the first pour delivers an upper cut of hot hot heat like #BaldBull in the 3rd round!… (If you don’t know the reference then you were not an #80s kid…) After a week of oxygen in the bottle, this expression truly begins to opens up and shine! Fresh lemongrass sweetness, candied ginger and bitters on top while the oily woods settle into place. What a complete departure from its origins well known #Dalmore characteristics!
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We can only begin to imagine the catalog of ‘patience pushers’ #ScotchMaltWhiskySociety has to offer… It just makes us want to sign up for more!
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We chose 3 different #donuts this time around to pair with this 9YO gem. And what better shop to provide the goods than the famous #SideCarDoughnuts in Costa Mesa!
We thought the various flavors of this month’s releases Malted Salted Cookie Dough, Milk & Cereal and Birthday Cake would provide enough variety to extract all of the subtleties of the #dram.
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First, the Malted Salted Cookie Dough… extremely rich and heavy.
Then, the Milk & Cereal… light and puffy while complimentary to the citrus of the #whiskey.
Finally, the Birthday Cake… soft cinnamon and young vanilla mimics the spirit’s spice.
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As we did come to a winning conclusion, the idea that including more patience into the #WhiskyAndDonuts pairing process is completely beneficial!
Like revisiting a bottle open to the possibility that it will offer something different rather than the comfort of the expected…. Cheers to @singlemaltalliance for the inspiration!

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BRENNE ESTATE CASK | BLUEBERRY TOAST CRUNCH
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French is often considered the language of #love, a dialect born of passion and a rich history of #art, #cooking and #culture. So it would only make sense that the French would have a special name for the word donut... and that word is.. #donut.
THAT WAS DEEP BRO.
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Allison Parc’s #Cognac born #singlemalt BRENNE, offers, not only a new, but refreshing category within the #whisky world. Beautiful light fruits, creamy sweetness along with delicious vanilla spice, this dual cask #aged #dram hints at more than just the obvious! Simply wonderful.
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#CaliforniaDonuts of downtown #LosAngeles never fails to create #INSTAGRAM ready treats! The incredibly complex Blueberry Toast Crunch pairs toe to toe with the whisky. Tart fruit glaze and buttered #cinnamon cereal we all know and love, sinfully..( it’s cuz Vegas y’all).. draws out the special little subtleties of the dram! -
A special thanks to Eric (@scotchandtime) for curating such a special experience out here in #LasVegas. We are truly honored to have been invited to such an occasion.
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BARRELL BOURBON BATCH 015 | PINA COLADA
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So maybe we are a lil’ late to the hashtag party simply because we were ‘consumed’ by the day of which the ‘#’ represented... it is also very possible that we may have enjoyed this day in excess... but... we digress.
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#Barrell #bourbon batch 015 is deliciously aged to complex perfection. It screams #whiskey #freedom as the various orchard fruit notes along with sweet #butter and deep #oak dance harmoniously from sweet to spicy and back again. Subtle ginger is positively shadowed by the dominant tropical steez of aged bananas and citrus peel. Just so #dram good!! ... Gosh dram-it! #QUALITY.
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#Sidecardoughnuts #PinaColada #donut is the closest you’ll get to cocktailing on a #PuertoRican sandy #beach without actually flying there! Fresh #coconut slivers, soaked pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry 🍒 tips this beyond satisfying! -
It WAS #NationalBourbonDay, and we enjoyed it...
What day shall we declare #NationalWhiskyAndDonutsDay??? ... WasUptember Oneteenth?!
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#Sláinte Everyone
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#whiskyanddonuts #doughnuts #foodporn #nikon #foodphotography #Kentucky #Tennessee #hello #eats #foodgasm #caskstrength #american #foodstagram

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GLENFARCLAS 12 | HONEY BEE
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The late night tipple of #nationaldonutday has found itself upon us and what better way to honor such a #beautiful day of sugar induced #donut shop fandom than a superb #whiskyandonuts pairing!
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The 12YO #singlemalt from #glenfarclas represents a beautiful balance of #whisky individuality and notable #Speyside characteristics. Fresh honey, dark sherry and aging orchard effervescence are all tastefully represented in this dram. The word ‘discontinued’ will always be feared amongst aficionados especially when associated with this expression from such a wonderful #distillery!
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The #SantaMonica #butter bomb hoop factory #DKDonuts always delivers when colorful pastries are desired! Their ‘Honey Bee’ #doughnut is not only #instaready for your next #post, it tastes killakilla too! Topped with real honey and dark #chocolatechips, this winner is a perfect match for a #nightcap!
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Sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs steal any of the donuts your saving for breakfast. #stupidbedbugs -
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GLENCADAM 13 RE-AWAKENING | CINNABOMB
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Back to California, still jet lagged and dreaming of #warehouseskipping through distilleries and the smell of coal residue from late night fires in old cast iron ovens... it is still overwhelming to digest the greatness of our latest trip to the #UK . Never would we have imagined these experiences let alone hosting a session at the #SpiritofSpeysideFestival ... Stay tuned for a read about all of the pure goodness. -
We are excited to finally feature this pairing, and what better day than today #WorldWhiskyDay. #Glencadam 13 Re-Awakening has most likely disappeared from the shelves by now and for good reason. With only 6000 bottles produced, this highland #singlemalt represents everything beautiful within #whisky culture. Traditional distilling process, all natural output with a bountiful experience. Simple vanilla, light earth oak and hot cinnamon spices. Whether neat or with a bit of agua, this truly is a #dram to cherish!
This Re-Awakening expression definitely fits one of the key whisky rules we abide by: 'Whisky is best consumed as a teenager' - Steve Oliver
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#SLODonutCO of #SanLuisObispo released the most delicious spice monster late last year called the #CinnaBomb! Deceivingly simple and sweet on the outside, devilishly buttery and spicy on the interior. If you are ever in #California be sure to visit this college town staple! This creative bunch are slanging out some of the most inspiring fresh #donuts daily!
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So raise a glass to not only this special day for whisky, but for strength in community. Live your life to appreciate and accommodate others and when the time comes #celebrate together.
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Glenmorangie Spios | Churro
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Experimentation, regardless of failure, is beautiful. Being that #whisky aged in ex-Rye #barrels is somewhat uncharted territory, automatically the #WhiskyAndDonuts mismatch beacon sounded its alarm. Beyond its attractively refined #gaelic word themed packaging, #Glenmorangie #distillery has created yet another expression of delectable intrigue! -
The #Spios, or spice, #singlemalt expression delivers creamy sweetness within a fairly youthful flavor experience. This #dram is full of twists and turns, there are familiar notes and other subtle elements waiting in the shadows to be found out! Without sounding like too much of an 90's valley girl, this #scotch is like super fun ya know?!
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Another rogue treat tossed into the mix up, is the oddly delicious #churro #donut from #thedonuttery! Only odd, because it truly tastes like the ever so popular #disneyland street kiosk staple yet so close to the texture of a traditional buttery #doughnut. Together, we will admit, this pairing creates a ultra borage of sweetness and bite to cipher.... BUT HEY!... we are all about having fun here. -
Both bottle and box of these two crafts will soon be revisited as they both offer quality delicious equations to solve... or not solve.. perhaps just #enjoy.
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#Slainte

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BUNNAHABHAIN 12 | ORANGE CHERRY & PISTACHIO PRALINE
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It is often easy to focus past the everyday gems as we scale the ever #distilled incline reaching for the more glittery new and shiny specimens at the top of the shelf. Although inspiring and ambitious, the best does not always correlate with want. This is an inevitable cycle of our #humannature... but periodically, we run into the things that have been in front us the entire time causing a reaction to rediscover what is the most important to us.... and whatever that is should involve personal happiness.
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From the #Islay distillery, #Bunnahabhain 12 Year old #singlemalt does just that for us. This whisky is truly balanced in not only consumption, but value. Beyond the cherry theme in this dram, is a #beautiful list of flavor that causes one to truly digest and comprehend the sipping #experience! -
On its own, #SideCarDoughnuts Orange #Cherry & Pistachio Praline crumble #donut is a #bake haus epiphany... With #GrandMarnier soaked buttery batter topped with a STRAIGHT-OFF-THE-TREE glaze, this #pastry sensation is as complex as it is special! -
Together, this makes for a #WhiskyAndDonuts upper echelon pairing. A teeter-tottering culinary #waltz of sweet deliciousness and warm & fuzzy spice followed by a wave of 'set the car in park' and smiling consciousness!
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Slainte everyone!
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#InternationalWhiskyDay

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BENROMACH 15 | CHOCOLATE OREO & FUDGE
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Stretching #InternationalScotchDay into the wee final hours, we saved you the best for last with this delicious #WhiskyAndDonut #pairing!
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The age-stated 15 YO #singlemalt from the northern #Speyside #distillery #Benromach is not only one of our all-time favs but arguably an iconic standard of quality and experience within the #Scotch industry. Approach this #whisky with an open mind and curiosity as this expression offers an infinite maze of spice, smoke and sweetness. -
#DonutBoss’ #chocolate #oreo #donut offers another equation to this infectious #dram matching its subtle cocoa and cream notes while providing sweet balance to the #Forres bitter smoke and salted spice. Intermediate palate testing .. GO!
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Speaking of #Scotland, we are beyond giddy to be involved with this year’s Spirit of Speyside Festival! Proudly partnered with #Dufftown2000 and @deadlydonuts of #Edinburgh, together we will create a truly amazing pairing experience with amazing people and hopefully YOU! Visit @spirit_speyside for more information and tickets.
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Sweet dreams friends and/or good morning sunshine!
Sláinte
#ScotlandIsNow

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GLENDRONACH 21 PARLIAMENT | UBE CRUMB
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Hoopy FerbrRUuAirry erVvVyJUAN...!
Sorry... 'dry January' is finally over and we might have over done it with the #donuts.... they make you go nuts.
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What better way to introduce #2018 to our livers than the infamous sherry monster 21 YO Parliament. This #highland #distillery is best known for the best puncheon the gut for sherried #whisky fans.. see what we did there (insert wink emoji) #Glendronach has caused quite the debate as to which core range expression is the best sherry bomb, not a bad problem to have if you ask us. The #Parliament 21 is delightfully intense. Rich combinations of earth, dark fruit and #wood makes this unchill-filtered #singlemalt a hard act to follow.
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Which is exactly why the #Ube Crumb donut from the bountiful #DKDonuts in #SantaMonica, #California is an odd but truly worthy partner. Ube, #taroroot, is known for its #tropical sweet potato-esque flavor. Already having a great balance of bold vanillas and #organic nuttiness from the taro crumb topping, this purple heaven hoop adds the perfect amount of creaminess to the alpha dog #dram. #Spanish influenced #Scottish spirit with an #Asian based donut from the west coast of #America... now that's a melting pot baby! Don't fight it.
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We hope 2018 has great things in store for you, we know it does for us.
#Slainte

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WOLFBURN No. 128 | ALMOND VANILLA BUTTERFLY
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Welcome to a #newyear folks! We hope your #holiday season was everything and more! Now it is time to look towards the future refreshed and plentiful for there are many things to rejoice in during these crazy times!
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A definite beacon of hope is a tipple of this #smallbatch expression Wolfburn No. 128! Intimately smoky, this #singlemalt provides proper insight to the great things coming from this northern Scottish #distillery. Like other Wolfburn expressions, the No. 128 is precise in its delivery of silk, sweet and smoke. Crisp and tart where it needs to be, subtle earth throughout the experience. If you like this, you will love its even more sophisticated brother the #morven! We are becoming infatuated with this place and its expressions!
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What better #donut to start the new year and better yet pair with this dram than the delicious Almond Vanilla glazed Butterfly from #TheDonuttery! Feel like skipping the super sugary topped unicorn #instagram ready #doughnuts because you made a #NewYearsResolution ??? Well than here's quite possibly the best option for ya... Buttery, hints of cinnamon, freshly chopped almonds lightly glazed rich vanilla borders the #sweettooth remedy and clif bar alternative... Time to go workout people... hurry up so we can get back to lushing out!
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Here's to more everything.. but all in good time. New years resolution: invest in good things, chew the food, get lost in sips, love to love.
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#Slainte

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BALVENIE PEAT WEEK 14 | EGG NOG
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As we lounge here sipping on a wee dram of local #Speyside honey, a crackling fire snaps from across the room all the while #AppleTV streams a constant playlist of holiday favorites… Currently Joe Pesci has made his second visit to the McCallister house as pre-drug Macaulay Culkin finally has a whole #cheesepizza all to himself… #WetBandits
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Like your favorite #80smovies, the #Balvenie Peat Week 14 YO will adhere to your memory for many years to come. This golden smoked vanilla #singlemalt has hit the mark! Perfectly enjoyable for the casual drammer, while offering authentic quality characteristics to the more insightful #whisky connoisseur without scaring away the non-peat lovers.
We are particularly fond of the roasted nut and spicy fruit notes within this #dram, a subtle but special departure from the #distilleries go to characteristics! If our palates are correct, over time this ‘limited’ #peat version will slow burn its way to the top alongside the greats… we can only hope the batch produced will allow us to gather a few more bottles to enjoy in the future… -
#SideCarDoughnuts #EggNog #doughnut is the closest you can get to the real thing without drinking it… mimicly amazing… “…the schnoz berries taste like schnoz berries!”
This holiday monthly special wont last, as it is only available at their #CostaMesa location.. and not for long!
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#Santa baby, you can keep your milk and cookies, because this #WhiskyAndDonuts cozy duo fills the sweet spot! We only hope you have a chance to experience the two!
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Enjoy your week for you are loved amongst #family & #friends!
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RABBIT HOLE BOURBON PX SHERRY | CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT
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We are truly delighted to share the latest #whiskyanddonuts pairing with you! A beautifully crafted #bourbon from #Louisville matched with an equally delicious #donut from the #WestCoast makes for a perfect holiday combination. -
Methodical in its process, brilliant in execution, this #RabbitHole #limitedrelease expression finished in #PedroXimenez sherry casks exceeds all expectations. Take your time with this scrumptious #whiskey as the immediate sweetness mixed with modest smoke and oak will enchant you into Wonka levels of euphoria. Don’t let the super ripe fruits on the nose fool you… this is #quality bourbon.
Looks like we need to stop by Kentucky for some new school distilling tastiness very soon and so should you!
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#SideCarDoughnuts #Chocolate #Peppermint #doughnut is pure #holiday indulgence in pastry form. Rich dark #cocoa dough topped with an even darker glaze with crushed #candycane… If this doesn’t sound good to you then Santa’s skipping your house this year!
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Happy Holidays Everyone! -
#christmas #hannukah #feast #family #friends

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PURE SCOT VIRGIN OAK 43 | LEMON TART ‘CRUMB’NUT
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It’s times like these that remind us of how much we are in love with #whisky culture! And what a time to be living in it… First, the ever growing accessibility to the few and far between expressions to everyone #worldwide.. second, traditionally made whisky is now being created and truly mastered outside of our beloved #Scotland and #USA … lastly, life giving renovations of the perhaps once forgotten distilleries are reopened by eager foreign hands.
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Enter #Bladnoch, the ‘down unda’ influenced Lowland #distillery and their blended line #PureScot. Simply, we are impressed. This featured bottled ‘Virgin Oak 43’ is a #delicious pepper bomb filled with plenty of complex sweet and savory chewiness. We only wish this bottle was more readily available in our local watering holes rather than the ever so popular go-to color labeled blends 😉 … But with time, and our collective requests to the #bartender, soon we will see this creatively packaged #scotch blend-o-rama next to the other pure class choices!
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Orange County’s #CrumbDoughnuts know how to make a donut! Their #Lemon Tart Crumbnut amplifies the citrus and honey holiday #cake profiles within this dram. Light and flaky dough topped with sweet #California citrus and berry drizzle will make any #crossfit fanatic skip the #burpees and head straight to #cheatday… Simple with ingredients, rich in execution, we will surely be picking up more gems from this #donut #bakery for future #whiskyanddonuts pairings!
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We are excited to see what lies ahead for both of these great entities! We will surely be on the hunt for more of Bladnoch’s future releases, blends and #singlemalt... as well as more variations by the mad scientists at Crumbs!
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These are crazy times people… Don’t let the boobtube get to ya! Just spread your love to all and perhaps share a swig or two from your beloved hooch cabinet with yer’ neighbor!
… And yes, you are who are reading this…. you are our neighbors.
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PEACE-LOVE-WHISKY-DONUTS
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LONGROW 13 RED MALBEC | WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
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And we’re back! Here with another addition to the #WhiskyAndDonuts quest for the ultimate #13 YO age statement #whisky #collection… The beautifully sweet #Longrow 13 Red is a must experience dram. Besides the usual #Campbeltown suspects ( heavy #peat, #seasalt & traditional contrast), this #Springbank concoction adds subtle deep fruit funkiness to their red range.
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This naturally aged spirit finished in South African wine wood, is drop dead creamy. The coastline caramels and candy shop fruit stand face to face with the smoke and strength. Hints of ginger and tang completes the true alchemy of this #malbec malt.
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#LosAngeles’ #CaliforniaDonuts white #chocolate #strawberry is this #singlemalts perfect dance partner… complex fluffy glaze, topped with sweet dried strawberries and a just a wafting of neighboring #Koreatown #BBQ…. Just kidding! But we would never turn that down… and neither should you.
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More pairings coming at you very soon!
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HIGHLAND PARK VALKYRIE | PEAR AND LAVENDER HONEY FRITTER
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As we sit here writing this pairing, sipping on a dram while 'Honey I Shrunk The Kids' via #Netflix audibly fills the background, one can only think... What would #RickMoranis do?? Especially with the new limited release by Highland Park nobly named #Valkyrie... We can only imagine that Lord Helmet would momentarily pause his quest of destroying the #galaxy and disengage from ludicrous speed to enjoy this well balanced #scotch.
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Beyond the pageantry of design combined with media hype, this #singlemalt is truly enjoyable.. A modest departure from the #HighlandPark forte with enough delicious components to chew on while pondering the #scandinavian stars, this NAS young blood is positively unique and worth its own place in the trophy cabinet.
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And back to #BlueDonuts we go! The #brioche fritter made of fresh pears, lavender and honey glaze is pure #spaceballs! A perfect compliment to this expression... this #whiskyanddonuts pairing screams orchard blossoms on hot #summersolstice nights. Baskets of freshly picked apples, creamy vanilla and caramel, all the while getting lost in the vector lines of #whisky packaging and sweet tooth desires. We can only hope you get your crawlers on this duo! Thanks for always being magic @bluestardonuts... Cheers friends! #Slainte

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JACK DANIELS SINGLE BARREL BARREL PROOF | BOURBON INFUSED DARK CHOCOLATE MINI
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#Tennessee Jasper has gained a few more loyalists with this one! Extremely #barrelproof and wildly #delicious, this single barrel "Full" Proof is #jackdaniels first offering into the #bourbon #caskstrength market.... and what an introduction! With positively sweet arrivals and a deceivingly smooth finish, this #dram offers a much more complex experience than this #distillery 's ever so popular Old #No7. Before you do the norm and combine this #whisky with your favorite mixer, we highly recommend you experience this pour straight from the source without ice or water... Take your time, mute the phone, kick off your shoes and relish in the sophistication of this #dram... you will need it as each bottle of this expression varies from the next as a true proof should be!
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#MissMiniDounts pack an amazing flavorful punch in such little sugar packages... Theses insane bourbon infused batter balls make for a scrumptious drunken bite while the toppings of dark #chocolate and crumbled #peanuts lure you back in for another... and another.. and another...
This bakery side hustle finds inspiration from within the kitchen of #BosscatKitchen in #Irvine, #California which also stocks a fairly impressive whisky list of all regions.
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What could possibly be more patriotic than an #eagle on a #bourbon bottle?! #BuffaloTrace has nailed it on this one.. The #EagleRare #10 can be described in one word: COMPLETE.
With a complex sweetness and miles of character, this #kentucky mash might be sitting on top of the #whiskyanddonuts list for aged #singlebarrel bourbon #whiskey! We highly recommend a bottle of this stuff in your locker 🙌
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#BlueStarDonuts in #ManhattanBeach are creating some of the most deliciously unique #donuts we have experienced thus far... Take the Raspberry Rosemary Buttermilk ring... Along with a 'Melt in your mouth' ring and a topping of super fresh ingredients, this #doughnut teeters beyond a #donutshop classification.
The rich flavor and buttery goodness is a perfect compliment to the single #cask #dram!
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To all of you #yanks , we hope you enjoy the day in traditional fashion... perhaps an #oldfashioned ???? Ehhh...
Whatever it is you choose to sip in celebration is ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT with us! Cheers y'all! 🇺🇸#merica -
Happy #4thofjuly everyone!
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MACALLAN EDITION NO.2 | GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
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Sexy... Simply Sexy.
Possibly Macallan distillery's answer to the modern #JamesBond #cocktail #foodie #photographer traveling hipster guru.... Whatever that means. Regardless, anyone and everyone should invest their attention and taste buds into this recent #speyside limited release because, yes, its it sexy and extremely delicious. -
Warning: Do not be afraid of it's confident swagger, this #whisky will surround you, whisper into your ear sweet nothings all the while getting lost in it's infinite list of divine characteristics and rich ingredients. For the value, experience and taste, this is a #dram that stands strong among the best. Who needs an age statement when you look this sexy.
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But which #dessert could possibly shine alongside a #singlemalt such as this one... Ahhh.. The #GermanChocolateCake #donut from #SideCarDoughnuts! A dark and silky hoop topped with fresh shredded coconut and deep cocoa draws the venom from the Macallan No.2. Essentially, this #whiskyanddonut pairing is better than any pickup line you have ever thought of.. Simply walk up, shut your mouth, present the #doughnut in one hand and nectar filled dram in the other... and prepare for the best night of your life... Swagger: ENGAGE.
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BLANTON'S SINGLE BARREL BOURBON | MAPLE BACON CRONUT
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Although we are a day late to the #nationalbourbonday party, we figured it's better late than never considering this #whiskyanddonut pairing of #Blantons #singlebarrel #bourbon and Mag's super delicious #maple #bacon #cronut..
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Why fight it? Spicy and sweet bourbons are simply a perfect compliment for anything topped with maple glaze and bacon.. well maybe not anything. This #BuffaloTrace specialty should be a standard for defining bourbon whiskey. It has the aggressive bite for those searching bold adventures and a complex character to others seeking subtle refinement. Meanwhile, not falling too far from the "101" bourbon path, these fills will provide a superb lasting experience many times to the last drop! If you haven't already, we highly recommend you add this to your list of dream drinkables!
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#MagsDonuts has been a under our nose for some time now... Nestled in a small Irvine shopping center, this family owned #donutshop provides simple yet bountiful pastries to die for since 1980. We will have to visit again during peak hours to sample even more of their baked sweets collection!
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TULLIBARDINE THE MURRAY | BARLEY FORGE STOUT & PRETZEL
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We've almost reached the finale to yet another amazing #nationaldonutday, hopefully all of you scored a free #donut or two somewhere and are currently high-5-ing the sky in celebration! That said, let us leave you with this close to the heart #whiskyanddonut pairing... -
The Murray 12 YO bottling from #Tullibardine #distillery pays a direct homage to the W&D bloodline. During the 1700's William Murray, Marquess of Tullibardine, contributed heavily to the progression of #Scotland and the evolution of the Murray clan. Descendant of this history, we only feel a sincere obligation to feature this expression in grand fashion. Beyond the engineering and recipes for most #singlemalt #whisky, the folklore and stories behind their fruition is something to be honored and respected. With scotch, every time we #powthatcork we are truly sipping a bit of history....
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This beautifully strong aromatic malt delivers sweet barley and vanilla with a lustful finish. Various summer fruits and spiced oak presents a perfect opportunity to showcase #SideCarDoughnuts featured Stout & Pretzel #donut! Their signature buttery dough topped with salty #pretzel crumbs and an authentic nutty brew glaze derived from our local #CostaMesa fav #brewery #BarleyForge makes for a one-of-a-kind sweet treat experience! -
Now to bring this all back around... this pairing correlates way beyond this deliciousness you see here, like our new neighbors and owners of the amazing @barleyforge, our W&D Murray roots also originate from great state of #Michigan. Like the highlands of Scotland, the mitten is truly a beautiful place with beautiful people... And a place we are proud to call home.
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FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL BOURBON | BOSTON CREME
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Lets get #Kentucky Straight to it... see what we did there 😜... For the price, general availability, presentation and overall experience, this #bourbon is a complete winner. This #100proof #FourRoses #whiskey is essential for every sipper's stash. Delicate florals and peppery fruits cut through this #caskstrength #dram while light tempos of honey oak and vanilla sway you back to complete euphoric drinkability. Honestly, we are embarrassed to say it has taken us this long to experience such goodness from this #distillery. We seldom pay attention to award winners, but in this case nothing less is deserved for the gold that resides in FR's single barrel bottles!
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#DunkinDonuts #bostoncream is voted the best #donut in their selection by their customers... Thems not dumb. ABSSOFRUITLY DEELOYSHUS!! Rich #chocolate topping and super buttery custard makes for a perfect partner in crime along side the FR's #singlebarrel expression. -
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Tomorrow is #NationalDonutDay. How ever you chose to celebrate is up to you.... May we suggest a #whiskyanddonut pairing?? It always brightens our day!
- One Big #yummy Slainte to y'all!

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GLENFIDDICH 14 BOURBON BARREL | MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE
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We are often envious of select countries for having had the privilege of their own exclusive releases from various whisky brands... From online auctions to ma & pa shops, we search far and wide in hopes of finding a bottle of these elusive foreign gems. Thanks to #Glenfiddich, us yanks now have our own bottle for foreigners to be jealous of! This 14 YO and certified #kosher #singlemalt is beautifully aged in ex-Bourbon barrels and packaged in a stunning #Kentucky blue to lure even the most diehard "whiskEy" and #bourbon drinkers to the #scotch side! Simply enjoyable with rich fruity spice and a long warm finish, this #dram is the perfect sipper day in, day out! Yer my boy blue!
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To compliment our new bottled friend, is the #CraftedDonuts May month homage #Mexican #HotChocolate big boy. The silky #chocolate and fluffy #marshmallow topping completes the whiskies' finish while the powdered nutmeg/#cinnamon combo brightens all of the subtlies within each sip.
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We only hope this #scottish #distillery, and others for that matter, continue to chase this angle of marketing and expression in the U.S. There are plenty of palates in the states waiting to show their patriotism by snatching up exclusive releases and bragging to their friends across the pond.
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As always, visit our website for more #delicious pairings and official W&D goods! Sláinte

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BALVENIE TUN 1509 BATCH 1 | VEGAN MANGO COCONUT
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In honor of #WorldWhiskyDay we thought we would break out one of our big guns from the classic #Speyside #Distillery, the #Balvenie. We picked up a few of these gems during a trip to #Austin at the monster store @specs1962. Some may argue that one batch is better than the other, but when you have the opportunity to experience a dram from any of these batches you truly get to taste a bit of art history!
#GoodtownDoughnuts' #vegan #Mango #Coconut helps release all of the best subtleties within this #whisky... floral sweetness, citrus tang, and malty butteriness are just a few of the highlights from this pairing. This #donut is most definitely in one of #whiskyanddonuts' all-time top 5 faves. From all of us here at W&D #California, we hope that you have a wonderful day, and are celebrating with a dram or two amongst good company and loved ones. -
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SPEY SPIRIT OF SPEYSIDE LIMITED RELEASE | BLACKBERRY SORBET
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We have held on to this pairing for a while now... Finally, In honor of the 2017 #SpiritofSpeyside Festival we present last year's limited release bottling from #SpeyDistillery and Poqet Donut's dream #donut Blackberry Sorbet.
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This festival grows every year and in proper form, the distilleries grandly follow suit with more extensive experiences into the production and craft of the region's #scotch #whisky. From once in a life time tastings, to special warehouse tours, or the local #Cèilidh, there is truly an enjoyable time for every visitor.
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Spey Distillery's limited festival release of only 300, spent 8 years in a sherry butt and was bottled just a month before last years festival. For an expression of such youth and strength, this gem is a delightful expression with deep sweetness and complexity beyond its years!
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#PoqetDonuts Blackberry Sorbet goes toe to toe with this dram's fantastical voyage... Fresh and ripe forest berries with a slight saltiness will take you above the clouds of #BenRinnes as you gaze down upon the spirit making lands in complete euphoria....
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We can only recommend you experience this pairing and the festival yourself! #Slainte
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TIMOROUS BEASTIE | LEMON MERINGUE
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May we all sip the highland nectar as we sing sweet sweet love songs to each other so that tomorrow may arrive in a progressively #beautiful fashion... Peace is the resistence while patience and understanding is our language.
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Independent bottler, #DouglasLaing has created yet another great expression by blending true romance in a bottle.
The #TimorousBeastie is complex and buttery while providing symphonic dark, soft and creamy oily goodness. Comprised of a few great #scottish #distillery #singlemalt, this #dram sets yet another standard in quality #scotch blends.
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#PoqetDonuts Lemon Meringue is a winning advocate for the Beastie's excellent finish... Fresh and fluffy #dough topped with hand whipped tart cream with slowly sweetened filling... this gem beckons to be something more than just a #donut.
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Without getting too political, if more people travelled this earth with the intention of receiving love & knowledge from someone's foreign embrace while sharing a #pastry and maybe a #whisky or two, the less likely we would all be caught between the crosshairs of insecurity. -
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KILKERRAN 12 | POPPY SEED & LEMON
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In celebration of #InternationalWhiskyDay, it seemed fitting to pair these beacons of deliciousness!
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#Kilkerran12 YO is truly refreshing to the world of whisky. Down to the simplistic yet stylistic packaging to the more important #whisky within the glass, there is absolutely no fuss from this newly reopened distillery's expression. Based in #Campbeltown, the folks at #Glengyle are sticking with standard by providing us a top notch #dram which is relatively accessible through price and distribution.
If you can get your hands on a bottle or 10 to experience the #pure oily goodYness of this #singlemalt!
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Like Glengyle, #GoodTownDoughnut's Poppy Seed and Lemon #donut is simply love. The Fresh lemon tart with slightly charred vanilla glaze will cause spontaneous #OFace when consumed... Perhaps eating this #doughnut as quick as possible is the best route otherwise you may have others around you asking the counter, "I'll have what she/he is having.."
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Together, this #whiskyanddonut pairing represents everything good about an “International-ANYTHING-Day"... Integrity and originality through unwavering #craft and commitment simply to make people smile, share and enjoy… surely has to make this world a better place. - #Slainte Everyone
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TULLAMORE DEW PHOENIX | ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE
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The best way to celebrate the death of an #Irish saint?... a bit of #WhiskyAndDonuts perhaps!?!? No need to go searching for that pot of gold in your #localbar conveniently decorated in green when you can immerse yourself in pairing like this one...
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The #TullamoreDEW Phoenix Limited Edition tri-blend is quite a little gem. Sweet and complex for an #Irishwhiskey, the Phoenix shows its true colors for the patient drammer. But careful, as the wee little #leprechaun may be coming to steal all of your bottles filled with this stuff!
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Along with the creamy vanilla notes of this #whisky, #SidecarDoughnuts #StPatricksDay #cake is just green enough for you to not get pinched! This super moist #donut is subtle in sweetness and softer than the upgrade at your local Sit n' Sleep... We wonder how many of these we can eat?
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We wish you all a happy Friday and may you all ditch work early enough to grab the good seats at your #Guinness serving establishment! #Slainte
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PEAT MONSTER | PASSION FRUIT & COCOA NIBS
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When left to our own devices, we often find clarity and #happiness within experimentation... So similar to those at #CompassBox #Whisky Co. who excel in providing drams of such creativity for all to enjoy! We are discovering that independent bottlers of whisky truly deserve a place on the podium. -
The #PeatMonster is an expressive and enjoyable blended whisky! The name provides a straight forward introduction to the experience. But honestly, there is much more to this bottle than the shiny packaging and blunt advertisement for the everyday #peat lover. Dedicated sea salt and smoke usually a peated #whiskey like this one, although the floral and fruit elements have added the giant smile to the intense spice! We are definitely fans!
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Back to the new #Shibuya transplant #bakery #GoodTownDoughnuts #USA for another mouth melter! Their #passionfruit and #cocoa nib topped donut is pure umami on it's own... when paired with the peat monster, it becomes another monster altogether! An exotic fruit bowl on acid, one of Peter Griffin's lucid dreams, a wormhole ride with Bill & Ted, this is our jam!
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Hope everyone has a great week! Thank you for reading and sharing! #Slainte.
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BENRIACH PEATED QUARTER CASKS | VEGAN SAMOA
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Non age statement #whisky is often frowned upon or atleast passed over these days… frankly that is what we get for guzzling it all up so quickly! Two words: supply and demand.
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This #Benriach ugly cousin expression is young and experimental. Perhaps to test the allegiance of the #Islay peat folk or the new owners having a market sharin’ crack at some #craft style #distilling... regardless this non #chillywilly filtered dram is no joke! Not quite the smoke and sweet of the #laphroaig 1/4 bottle… (must we always compare) but delivers a scotch regional #mashup which presents something new to the #cocktail table while completely enjoyable and original!
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We are big fans of this #distillery for exactly two reasons… quality #singlemalt and a fearlessness approach to challenging such a traditional practice. *Oh Billy, you will be missed!
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Back to the exclusive #PoqetDonuts for their stab at the #vegandonuts game. And guess what..
They floored us again with their version of the #girlscoutcookie favorite #samoa! Ain’t no #brownie with a card reader going to snatch our money, ‘cuz we just found a new dealer!
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It is a Super soft choco hoop covered in freshly shredded coconut strips and almond caramel glaze. PERIOD.
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For more info on this pairing visit our site!
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#Slainte Witches!
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BENRIACH SOLSTICE 17 | RASPBERRY & PISTACHIO
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There might only be a few combinations in this world that can top #whiskyanddonuts. The obvious peanut butter and #chocolate will most likely reign supreme along with others that have moved mountains throughout human existence. Well, Benriach's epiphany of port and #peat is an exceptional combination that most likely will go down in history! -
The marriage of port pipes and peated malt in a #bourbon cask beckons repeated investigation. Enough complexity and intrigue to send the writers of #theoa running for the hills while even testing the loyalty of the most devout #Islay peat heads, this #whisky is a dream in a glass! -
We return to #GoodTownDoughnuts in #CostaMesa for this pairing. A raspberry cream frosting and pistachio topped brioche hoop-snoop-a-loop is simply mouth watering and pairs insanely with the Solstice 17. This pastries berry town and nuttiness is this #speyside #sınglemalt 's secret as Leeloo's multipass is to Corban Dallas' happiness... If you know than you know....
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By the way, it's #InternationalScotchDay....
Surely a marketing sales tactic by #Diageo... any suggestions when the official International Whisky and Donuts Day should be??
Regardless, we will accept this special day with open arms as another excuse... we mean reason to raise a #dram!
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OLD GRAND DAD 114 | DARK CHOCOLATE CRUNCH
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This mahogany monster is the real deal! Firm in its delivery, this crazy proof bourbon from #JamesVanderBeek Beam offers more than just a few new follicles on your back. Quietly sweet like hibernating molasses with a bit of heat from #rye and cinnamon flickers this is more like what your #oldgranddad would actually be sipping! Just like everyone else, we think it is a dang shame a high quality #whiskey like this one is going away. Don't worry, you can still snag a few.. but not for long as $25 a bottle can make today's man buy more than a case!
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And my oh my! We are so blessed to have quality #donut makers popping up all around the #whiskyanddonuts! Originally from Omotesando, #Tokyo, #GoodTownDoughnuts has staked their claim within the #USA doughnut game and it's right around the corner... Paired with the 114, is GTD's dark #chocolate crunch, a delicate buttery #brioche pastry topped with silky midnight and #zanex sized wafer balls.. Together, GOODNIGHT.
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Be sure to visit them soon.. located in #theLAB (anti-mall) where #hipsters go to frolic!
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AS ALWAYS VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PAIRINGS, PIX AND MORE!
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ABERFELDY 12 | STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
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The term 'curiously pleasant' comes to mind when describing our experience with the #Aberfeldy 12 year old! 'Curious' in that this #dram offers more than what most would expect from a entry level standard and widely available #whisky. 'Pleasant' is within the convenience of its experience. Not good, not bad, in no way are we sharing our pairings to judge in anyway. Saying that, this by no means is a #singlemalt that will be a vital go-to while you have #dreams of #drams rather an important building block to your own journey towards infinite #scotch enlightenment! -
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For you statesiders, this will most likely be the last post before another page turns... So we will see you on the other side! #Slainte ! - VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE PIX OF THIS PAIRING AND W&D SHOP! LINK IN OUR BIO.
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Hear us out... Perhaps your new years resolution is to slow down and soak things in a bit more.. Well, #whisky will force you to do so. This aged 15 year year old #singlemalt is best when rested in the glass for at least 10 minutes. Just like it's barley during production, air is this drams #bestfriend! Golden and sweet, this lowland #distillery gem is rich in character but again, best sipped with patience.
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Almost a perfect match is the fluffy pastry hoop from #CraftedDonuts ! Tart #lemon soaked frosting topped with fresh #pistachios compliments the light pepper and wide-ranged spices within the aura of the #whiskey.
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Exciting things in #2017. Be positive and share a #dram with friends when you can!
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GLENMORANGIE MILSEAN | PEAR CHARLOTTE Not often are we driven to expressions based upon their packaging... Honestly, it is one of the few cardinal rules to live by during anyone's journey into the world of #whisky. The #Milsean (#gaelic for sweet things) is an exception to the rule. The original #candycane inspired packaging from #Glenmorangie is consistent with its ingredients. A #beautiful complexity wins over the stereotypical sweetness many rave about. And although very sweet, is accompanied by smooth velvet and spice which upgrades the experience considerably beyond just another #wine driven whisky.
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Without going into too much detail, the Milsean offers a truly lovely experience. Not too much of anything while offering moments of excitement and clarity.
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The Pear #Charlotte from #SidecarDoughnuts is consistent in its own right. In addition to this #French classic, the fresh #Bosc pears, tart pomegranate seeds and hand whipped cream amplifies the sweet theme within this #pairing. Unfortunately this limited #donut offering is ending in a few days, although wouldn't be surprised if we see it again on their menu in the near future! HappyHolidays | #Slainte M'hath
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