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Testing out the Mars Iwai in a Belgian beer tasting glass. Apologies to the whisky purists. Even with a high corn content, I didn't expect this level of sweetness. #whiskey #whisky #japanesewhisky #kanpai #alcohol #japan #bartender #cigars #booze (at Pacific Heights, San Francisco)

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I really liked this display. 007 had the best cars and gadgets. #jamesbond #007 #seanconnery #cars #vintagecar #decor #style #gentleman #interiordesign #cigars #vintage (at Gump's)

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In June, the Marines' Memorial Club gave a commemorative presentation on the 100 Yr anniversary of the Battle of Jutland. I had to snap a pic of the statuettes of their mascots in the library. I was surprised to find that they serve their own in-house labeled biodynamic Sonoma Valley wines at all their events. Totally screwed up my preconceptions of stodgy marines. #history #study #library #books #military #decor #gentleman #wine #cigars #vintagestyle #interiordesign #instadaily #alcohol #whisky (at Marines' Memorial Club)

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I have acquired the habit of taking visual notes while out and about. Found this pic on my phone. Happy weekend! #bourbon #whiskey #whisky #alcohol #bartender #cigars #vintagestyle #southernliving #booze #cocktails #travel (at San Francisco, California)

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A quick snap from a visit by the Tiziana Terenzi team to Barney's in SF. When they asked me my fragrance preferences and I said that I liked chypres, animalics, and leathers, they recommended Laudano Nero and Gold Rose Oudh. Both were excellent and, as extraits de parfum, wore very well. #tizianaterenzi #parfum #perfume #fragrance #luxury #luxurylife #niche #scent #barneysny #shopping #perfumes #beauty #sanfrancisco (at Barneys New York)

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A #latergram of a tasting offered by the locally made Fernet Francisco (turns out that one of the founders was on "The Bachelor"). I sampled two of the offerings; one leaned sweet and a bit linear, and the other had a Pacific Northwest approach to strongly aromatic. Fernet is quite popular in San Francisco. I just prefer calvados as a digestif though, so can't offer an unbiased opinion on fernet. #fernet #sanfrancisco #alcohol #liquor #bartender #cocktails #cigars #tasting #drinks #travel #design #graphics #thebachelor #fernetfrancisco (at Cask, Rincon Center)

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First batch of training equipment organized: sparring gear, strength (sandbags, kettle bell, heavy bands), gloves, reflex bags and balls, and first aid. Organizing actually helped me rethink my training program and I discovered that combining calisthenics/street workouts with technical strength moves using very heavy bands results in a massive power increase for striking. #jeetkunedo #training #fighting #martialarts #fitness #titleboxing #ringside #hayabusa #mma #exercise #accessories #boxing (at San Francisco Japan Town)

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To those celebrating, Happy 4th of July! To those not celebrating #4thofjuly, just go ahead and have a drink anyway. #cheers #independenceday #usa #whiskey #rye #bourbon #whisky #cigars #alcohol #tasting #1776 (at Cask)

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From the EB Florals launch event at Saks, San Francisco. After exploring the line a bit, I felt that the fragrances shared the same DNA...but as siblings with distinct individual personalities. There is a range from the sweet golden child to the black sheep that sneaks out at night to cause some trouble. #perfume #parfum #eaudeparfum #flowers #nicheperfume #luxury #ebflorals #fragrance #candles #style #design #decor #sotd (at Saks Fifth Avenue)

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Saks in San Francisco recently launched EB Florals with a lovely champagne reception. I managed a couple of pics before things became too crowded. Eric Buterbaugh, co-founder and Hollywood celebrity forist (I never imagined I'd type that), is in the background. #flowers #perfume #parfum #fragrance #nicheperfume #luxury #style #ebflorals #ericbuterbaugh #fashion #design #decor #eaudeparfum #beauty (at Saks Fifth Avenue)

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Another #latergram from The Henry Wine Group's "Taste the World 2016." A little snippet from Smooth Ambler's lineup. I might have spent a bit of time at their table. #whiskey #whisky #rum #rhum #gin #tasting #alcohol #cigars #bourbon #bar #cocktails #smoothambler #hwgtastetheworld2016 (at Fairmont San Francisco)

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A #latergram from The Henry Wine Group's "Taste the World 2016." Close up of the American whiskey aged in Japanese #mizunara #casks, the Bainbridge Yama Single Grain Japanese Mizunara Cask Whiskey. Bainbridge Distillers named it to honor Yama village, founded on Bainbridge island by first generation Japanese immigrants in 1883. The bulk of profits is slated to benefit efforts to preserve the heritage and #history of the village. The #whiskey is un-chillfiltered, with an ABV of 45% and no added color. Extremely limited release, so none was available for tasting. I did ogle the bottle though. #whisky #japanesewhisky #tasting #alcohol #dram #cigars #singlegrain #bar #hwgtastetheworld2016 (at Fairmont San Francisco)

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I recently attended The Henry Wine Group's "Taste the World 2016." First stop for me was the spirits section and the #SignatoryVintage lineup. Offerings included: Edradour 10 Yr and Caledonia 12 Yr, Clynelish 17 Yr ('98), Highland Park 16 Yr ('99), Bruichladdich 23 Yr ('92), and Ben Nevis Cask Strength 23 Yr ('91). The last three are un-chillfiltered. #hwgtastetheworld2016 #whisky #singlemalt #edradour #highlandpark #clynelish #bruichladdich #bennevis #caskstrength #whiskey #scotchwhisky #cigars #slainte #alcohol (at Fairmont San Francisco)

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From the launch party for #Pasote, held at the Devil's Acre in North Beach. Pure coincidence that my photos ended up looking a bit spooky. #tequila #cocktails #alcohol #mixology #booze #instaphoto #sanfrancisco #cocktailbar

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Setting high expectations for #chocolate. They offer chocolate samplings and also carry a nice selection of #magazines. #whiskymagazine #blackbeltmagazine #cigaraficmag #imbibe #ValentinesDay #artisan #sanfrancisco #instaphoto

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Leather is one of my fave materials and #fragrance notes. My skull embossed #shopper has lugged around everything from groceries to #whisky. Will be attending a Kikori tasting tonight and then some martial arts training afterwards, if I'm sober enough. Deciding between these two for #sotd: #HabitRouge Dress Code and #Womanity Les Parfums de Cuir. (Crappy lighting courtesy of El Nino) #parfums #perfume #guerlain #thierrymugler #frye #flask #accessories #style #luxury #leather

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I found a bottle of Mackinlay's Shackleton Rare Old Highland Malt (1907) in my bar, and can't for the life of me remember how I acquired it. It is a replica of the #whisky left by Sir Ernest #Shackleton during his 1907 to 1909 #Antarctic #expedition. Recreated by Richard Paterson, it is a blend that reportedly includes #whiskies from #Speyside, some #GlenMhor and #Dalmore, as well as #Orkney #peat. At 47.3% ABV, it has some heat, but is still marmalade/creme brulee creamy. With definite peat. I'm doing a happy dance. #maltwhisky #scotland #scotchwhisky #highlands #whiskey #history