Nick Leghorn

January 18, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: JAJA Reposado Tequila

When we first tried JAJA Tequila back in 2021, we checked out their blanco version and stopped there. But since their new partnership with Proximo Spirits, things are looking up

January 16, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: JAJA Blanco Tequila

I love a good redemption story, and it sounds like that’s exactly what the folks at JAJA Tequila are working on. They launched their first version of their tequila in

January 13, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Spiritless Kentucky 74 Distilled Non-Alcoholic Whiskey

Most non-alcoholic faux spirits are really just a blend of flavorings and water in a pretty bottle. The botanicals are distilled in some water, and then added to more water.

January 11, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Monday Zero Alcohol Mezcal

The non-alcoholic spirits brand Monday doesn’t make a faux tequila alongside their zero proof whiskey and gin. Instead, they opted to specifically make a dry mezcal. (As a refresher for

January 9, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Ritual Zero Proof Tequila Alternative

Margaritas are probably the cocktail we make most often in my own house (we do live in Austin, after all) — and while a good margarita is delicious, it can

January 6, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Admiral Nelson’s Premium Spiced Rum

When I first saw the label on this bottle of Admiral Nelson’s, I did a double take in the rum aisle of the liquor store — at first glance, this

January 4, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Year

Sherry cask finishing is something that I find a bit hit and miss. I usually get brighter and crisper notes from the sherry compared to something like a port (which

January 2, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 14 Year

I’m a sucker for a good port wine. The rich depth of the flavors make it a great way to cap off an evening — not unlike a good glass

December 30, 2022 Nick Leghorn

2022 Recap: Our Most Popular Reviews

It’s that time of year again, the one we all look forward to: when content creators are running out of steam and resort to listicles to fill their feed for

December 28, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Review: Jägermeister

There’s one liquor bottle that I’ve been avoiding more than any other on this blog — even more than the much feared Malort. Not so much because of the actual

December 26, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenlivet is a pretty good middle-of-the-road scotch that won’t break the bank and also won’t scorch your taste buds. It’s efficient, effective, and solid… but not fantastic. So when I

December 23, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Best Spirit for the Perfect Spiked Eggnog

It’s that time of year! The time when my wife gets super excited, buys an entire half-gallon of eggnog, and then only drinks about a third of the carton before

December 21, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Ardbeg Wee Beastie Five Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I was a big fan of the “standard” 10 year aged version of Ardbeg, which was bursting with flavor and expressiveness. But could their five year version somehow be even

December 19, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Real-Life Grinch Steals Giant Ball of Gin from Lake Constance

There’s an old joke in the cyber security world that the safest way to protect your computer is to encase it in steel and drop it in the bottom of

December 15, 2022 Nick Leghorn

A ChatGPT Generated Review of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey

In my day job (the one that actually pays the bills), I’m a tech guy. I stay on top of the emerging trends and try to see what’s coming around