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Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.
Derek Sun, originally from hot and dry Los Angeles, now relishes life in cold and rainy Portland. His appreciation for whiskey was cultivated through countless glasses and a few memorable hangovers. Always eager to explore new flavors, Derek continues to seek out and sample novel drinks wherever his travels take him.

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