Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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While the Blood and Sand is traditionally a Scotch whisky drink, we decided to use American single malt whiskey instead, as we felt that the characteristics would fit perfectly with the other ingredients.

Check out the recipe here: bit.ly/TheManualBloodAndSandRecipe

This recipe features Balcones Distilling Texas Single Malt Whisky, the winner of the Best Single Malt Whiskey category in The Manual Spirit Awards 2019. Learn more here: bit.ly/TheManualSpiritAwards

Shot on location with Eddie Riddell at Trifecta Tavern in Portland, Oregon.
Filmed & Edited by: Riley Young
AC & Photography by: Dan Baker
Design by: Will Hawkins
Motion Graphics by: Christopher Raymond

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