Author: Dan Trares

We have reviewed over 600 spirits here at Thirty-One Whiskey, which means that larger, well-known distilleries will often have multiple products go through our testing process. As I often do while

Bardstown Bourbon Company is a newer distillery in the grand schemes of things, having opened in 2016. While they were getting established, they would focus on blending their young whiskey with

If you ask Google what the most sought-after bourbon is, there’s a good chance Pappy Van Winkle will top their list. This iconic bourbon is so coveted that aftermarket bottles

A few weeks ago, I was presented with a bottle of whiskey as a thank you gift from a co-worker. (I know this might come as a surprise to some

I first tasted Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond in a small bar in Akron, Ohio. I had been having a good chat with the bartender, who mentioned that they had just

This 10-year bottle was my first introduction to Templeton, purchased on the recommendation of the manager at my local Garfield’s Beverage. He knows that I am always looking for interesting bottles

The other day we took a look at Templeton’s four-year single barrel product, which was one of their first bottles distilled onsite in Iowa that we’ve gotten our hands on.

My first bottle of Templeton Rye was their 10-year product that I bought on the recommendation of the whiskey guy at my local Garfield’s Beverage (don’t worry, the review is

I first introduced you to Oceanside Distillery with their Odysea Double Oak Bourbon — but when I think of Florida and spirits, rum is the first thing that comes to

I was visiting a friend on Florida’s east coast recently when I realized that there was a SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch scheduled for that Saturday. I promptly bribed my friend

The first time I had Booker’s was at a local dive — the kind of place where the aroma of the bar follows you home at the end of the

It might seem like we focus our Chicago whiskey coverage on Few Spirits, located just north of the city, but there is another great distillery in the heart of the

If you’ve read my previous articles, you may have noticed that I often try to find new bottles when traveling, and my latest trip was no exception. While in the Florida