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September 28, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dos Hombres Mezcal Artesanal Joven

There’s something special about lifelong friendships that develop from work colleagues. Which is why I can completely understand why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul would want to start a mezcal

September 27, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 5; September 25, 2023

If you read last week’s Bourbon Blitz, you know I had some thoughts on Coach Prime — and sure enough, Coach Prime and the Buffaloes saw their first real test…

September 26, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Lagavulin 11 Year Offerman Edition Charred Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Most times, when I see a celebrity endorsed spirit, I turn and run the other way. With very few exceptions (like Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin), they tend to be attempts

September 21, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Straight Malt Whiskey

So far, the folks at Chattanooga Whiskey have been putting out some delicious spirits by combining a higher than usual percentage of malted grains into their bourbons and rye whiskies.

September 20, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 4; September 18, 2023

I put it off long enough… at this point I am going to have to acknowledge Coach Prime. Last year, Dion Sanders was announced as the new coach of the

September 19, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Willett Wheated 8 Year Bourbon

My last article was about Willett Family Reserve Rye 4 year whiskey. If you read that one, you know I bought that bottle the day I was laid off, and

September 14, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey

A few months ago, I got laid off. Thats a phrase I never expected to say in my career, but here we are. The day it happened, I took stock of

September 13, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 3; September 11, 2023

I would be remiss if I did not open this week’s Blitz with a note of remembrance of the tragic events of September 11th. Regardless of when you read this, please

September 12, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky

As we’ve been working our way through the Ardbeg product line, I don’t think there’s a single bottle that I haven’t liked so far. Some of them have been a

September 7, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Sixth Street Bourbon

If you’ve ever been to Austin, then you’ve probably been to Sixth Street. It’s one of the most famous places in the city, lined with bars that stay open into

September 6, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 2; September 4, 2023

It’s Labor Day weekend, which of course means that Nick can no longer wear his favorite white chinos. It also means that we’ve had a solid five days of college football

September 5, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Provisional Whiskey Barrel Rested London Dry Gin

I like gin, but I’m usually more of a whiskey kind of guy. Those delicious barrel maturation flavors — vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices — can’t be beat. And

August 31, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Saturnalia American Gin

Most spirits are designed to be sold directly to consumers. Companies spend a ton of time on marketing, branding, identity, all that good stuff. This isn’t one of those spirits.

August 30, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 1: August 28, 2023

We cover a wide variety of topics here at Thirty-One Whiskey: cigars, whiskey, bar tools and accessories, and various DIY projects. However, we’ve not ventured into the world of sport…

August 29, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Sunday Gin

I was recently in downtown San Diego with some family members who lived in the area when we stumbled across the You & Yours distillery. It seemed like the perfect