Chapter 6

X Marks the Spot

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Chapter 6

X Marks the Spot

The pour of the chapter

TASTING '92 Wild Turkey 12-year Cheesy Gold Foil (CGF) Wild Turkey twelve year… Cheesy Gold Foil.

Also in the glass

  • '16 Maker's Mark — Scott's loyalty to Maker's Mark as the best consistent shelf bourbon.
  • '93 Blanton — You really think the essential expression of '93 Blanton is vanilla?
  • 2013 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon — Tonight's emotional turbulence required something special.

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