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
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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
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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…
Continue readingWhiskey Review: WhistlePig PiggyBack 6 Year Old Rye Finished in Revolution V.S.O.J. Stout Barrels
For most of my adult life, I’ve been a beer guy. I was in heaven as the craft brewery scene exploded, and in a city like Chicago there’s no shortage
Continue readingWhisky Review: GlenDronach Revival 15 Year
In the world of scotch whisky, I’ve only scratched the surface of what those islands have to offer. I’ve found a few heavily peated spirits that I really enjoy, but
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Eagle Rare 10 Year Aged Garfield’s Barrel Select Bourbon
Eagle Rare bourbon is a highly sought-after bottle that tends to sell out rapidly, often commanding a premium on the secondary market. Luckily, I happened to check my local Garfield’s
Continue readingReview: Siligrams Customizable Ice Cube Tray
There’s one component of a good cocktail that’s just as important as the liquor but often gets overlooked: having good ice. It’s so important that we even devote an entire
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Michter’s Original Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey
I am a big fan of Michter’s Straight Bourbon. It’s versatile, tastes great, and is priced well. All of which made me wonder — if their standard edition is that
Continue readingReview: Meater Wireless Smart Thermometer
When I think of summertime fun, the two things that immediately come to mind are bourbon on the rocks and a good slab of smoked brisket. Not only are these
Continue readingReview: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
There’s a lot of wiggle room when it comes to calling something a gin. All that is really required is to flavor some neutral spirits with herbs of some sort
Continue readingReview: Victoria Distillers Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
Walking down the aisle of a liquor store can sometimes be a bit monotonous, with a bunch of similarly designed and styled bottles lined up from different distillers. So when
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Hirsch The Horizon
I’ve always been a reader, and I make sure to set aside some time to crack open a good book — one of which was The Best Bourbon You’ll Never
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jeppson’s Bourbon
Jeppson’s, the distiller who is responsible for Malort (also referred to as “The Champagne of Pain”) has released a bourbon. Given their previous track record of flavor profiles, I am not
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Tailgate Cinnamon Apple Moonshine
Dan in Chicago, 6’2” and 240 pounds… *ding* If you’ve ever listened to the Dan Patrick Show on radio or streaming, you’ll recognize the common introduction by most callers. While I
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Key West Trading Co. Smugglers Choice Bourbon Whiskey
A few months ago I was in the Florida Keys, browsing the bourbon selection at a local store on Summerland Key. Unsurprisingly, I saw a lot of the larger brands
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