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Sabbatical Double Oaked Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The Story: Sabbatical (Northern CA) blends farming tradition with craft distilling - no shortcuts, just quality. This bourbon spends 7+ years in charred American oak, then gets finished in new oak for extreme depth. Hand-selected, bottled at barrel proof. Only 252 bottles produced and sells out fast.

The Pour: 110 proof. Vanilla and and mocha to lead, followed by honey, molasses, cinnamon and brown sugar. Rich mouthfeel, long warm finish.

The Move: Neat or with a few drops of water. Double oak means layered complexity—don't waste it in cocktails. Slow pour, full attention.

The Mettle Take: Seven years aged, double oaked, barrel proof, 252 bottles total. This isn't everyday bourbon—it's the bottle you break out when it matters. $80, available online. 

Not the bottle they expect. The one they remember.

You reach for a snack. Again. Not because you're hungry—because you're bored, restless, or avoiding something. It's a habit disguised as hunger.

Remote workers snack over 50% more than office workers, but the problem isn't just working from home. It's proximity to food and zero accountability for what you eat when no one's watching.

Most of the time, you're not actually hungry. You're procrastinating or fidgeting during long stretches of sitting.

How to Stop:

Drink water first. Thirst mimics hunger. Down 16 ounces and wait 10 minutes.

Set eating windows. No snacking between 10-12 and 2-5. Schedule your meals, not boredom.

Keep junk out of the house. If it's there, you'll eat it. Don't rely on willpower when proximity does the work.

Walk instead. Bored? Take a lap around the block. Gets you away from the kitchen and resets focus.

Ask the question. "Am I actually hungry, or am I avoiding something?" Be honest.

The Bottom Line: Discipline beats proximity. Control your environment or it controls you. Just recognizing the pattern gives you an edge—awareness is half the battle..

Discipline is the flex.

Basketball season is in full swing. If you're thinking about putting money down, here's what matters.

The Basics:

What Actually Matters: Home court advantage is real. Teams shoot better and refs tend to favor the home team on 50/50 calls. Pace matters—fast teams push totals higher. Check injury reports daily—one missing starter changes everything. Back-to-backs kill performance. Teams on the second night of consecutive games are tired and sloppy.

NBA vs. College: You can bet both. NBA is higher scoring with more consistency. College basketball is unpredictable—upsets happen constantly, especially in March.

Avoid Amateur Mistakes: Don't bet heavy favorites on the spread—they often win but don't cover. Don't chase parlays. Don't ignore rest schedules.

The smartest bet is restraint. Know when to play—and when to walk away.

Mettle doesn't encourage gambling, but if you're going to bet, be informed.