First things first: how far do you want to roam?
Keep me in familiar territory. Classic bourbon and rye character.
Open to a twist on the classics, nothing too wild.
Fully open. Smoke, malt, funk, bring it all.
How do you take your coffee?
Black and strong — the darker the roast, the better
With cream and a little sugar
Iced, bright, borderline a dessert
Honestly, I'm a tea person
Pick a dessert:
Crème brûlée or butterscotch pudding
Dark chocolate torte with cherries
A fresh fruit tart
Bananas Foster — set it on fire
Campfire smoke: love it or leave it?
Love it — I want to taste the bonfire
A whisper of it is atmospheric
Keep it far away from my glass
Your ideal Saturday:
A coastal walk, salt air, gray skies
Farmers market, then cooking with what I found
Steakhouse dinner, dim lights, leather booth
That strange new place nobody can describe
In a whiskey, what matters most?
Comfort — classic flavors done perfectly
Depth — something that unfolds slowly in the glass
Energy — bright, lively, expressive
Surprise — take me somewhere I haven't been
