When you hear the name “Winchester” it’s usually the rifle connotation that comes to mind first. Or the name of the pub in Shaun of the Dead. Or Supernatural (the TV show). But it sure isn’t a whiskey that you think of first… until now, perhaps.
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For better or for worse, flavored whiskey is having a bit of a moment recently — and peanut butter whiskey in particular seems to be a hot commodity. One of the latest entrants is Sheep Dog, with their 70 proof bottle of peanut butter flavored whiskey. So today we’re putting it to the test to see how it stacks up against the other dogs in this fight (and I promise, that’s the last dog pun).
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When I’m in the liquor store, I often find myself drawn towards the brands that I’ve never heard of. Black Eagle is just one of those brands, and it seems like I’m in good company — the internet hasn’t really heard of it either. Naturally, I needed to bring it home and give it a try.
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I’ve been on a bit of a rye whiskey kick recently, loving the black pepper spice and the boldness of the flavors. I’ve worked through some of the more popular brands and versions, and I think it’s time to dip my toe into the less well-advertised varieties. Today, we’re starting with Kindred and their single barrel small batch straight rye whiskey.
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I’m a big fan of rye whiskey, which means tangentially I’m also pretty fond of Canadian whiskey. That is… if they do it right. A higher than usual rye content makes me happy, and I always wonder what that would taste like with a little bit more age. Enter: Ellington Reserve to answer my question. (Hopefully.)
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Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In that case, Jack Daniel’s has a great number of ‘flatterers’. It is perhaps inevitable that such an insanely popular whiskey would result in others trying to ride that popularity, and Jack has a history of lawsuits dating back decades to try and fend off those imitators. Today we’re looking at one brand of Tennessee whiskey that Jack Daniel’s served with a lawsuit instead of a shot of whiskey: Lonehand Whiskey.
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I like cigars. I also don’t like paying a lot of money. And with the increased sanctions on Cuban goods and the lack of European travel recently, I’ve found myself needing to replenish my supply of Cuban cigars — more specifically, replenishing from here in the States without breaking the bank. Which is why the Cuban Rounds brand of cigars piqued my interest — if I could get something of equivalent quality at a fraction of the price… well, problems solved.
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Not everyone is a fan of smoky and peaty scotch whisky. Its definitely an acquired taste, but one that I’m happy to have acquired. And while I love the richness in a good Lagavulin, I’m not personally wealthy enough to drink it on the regular. This is where a blended peated scotch whisky substitutes well, like this Famous Grouse Smoky Black that aims to provide a similar experience at a fraction of the price.
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To me, cigar smoking is all about the experience. The tools I use are important to me and, as a Benchmade fanboy, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on one of their limited run cigar cutters. For years, they have made limited edition and massively expensive versions… but now, they finally have a production run of their cigar cutters available at a less mind-boggling price.
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A couple of years of analyzing reader engagement here on Thirty One Whiskey has taught me a few things, one of them being that there’s a not-insignificant level of interest in affordable spirits. So I’m going a bit off the beaten path for you, dear readers, to look into a cheap scotch that I haven’t heard a lot about: the Highland Queen Majesty.
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