Nick Leghorn

December 13, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Teremana Anejo Tequila

In general, I’m not usually a fan of young spirits. Things like a blanco tequila are useful in their specific lanes, but when I’m looking for something to enjoy at

December 10, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Teremana Reposado Tequila

Tequila is an odd duck when it comes to aging. It’s one of the only spirits categories that has this strange reposado definition, in which the spirit is aged between

December 8, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Teremana Blanco Tequila

Celebrity spirits can be a bit hit and miss — some are pretty awesome, and some are only awesomely terrible. Today we’re going to start taking a look at Dwayne

December 6, 2021 Nick Leghorn

What Is Tequila?

Tequila sometimes gets an undeserved bad rap, thanks to some media portrayals and a history of poor quality products dominating the market. Thankfully that’s all changing, though, and this delicious

December 3, 2021 Nick Leghorn

2021 Holiday Whiskey Gift Guide

As we’re coming out of the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re starting to get together in person again and share each other’s company. And what better gift to give

December 1, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Aviation American Gin

We’ve been focused on two things here at Thirty One Whiskey as of late: 1) highlighting a different spirit every week, starting off each Monday with a “What is <insert

November 29, 2021 Nick Leghorn

What Is Gin?

In most spirits, what you’re looking at is a combination of a well-made base alcohol and a delicious maturation process. This could be spirits like mezcal and tequila, in which

November 25, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Laird’s Straight Apple Jack

A while back I gave some of Laird’s Apple Jack a try, but unfortunately the only version I could find was a cheaper bottle that had been blended with some

November 23, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Sagamore Spirit Double Oak Rye Whiskey

Bourbon might get most of the attention these days, but I’ve always preferred a good, well aged rye. Personally, I think there’s more complexity and interesting flavors in a rye

November 19, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Top Three Reasons Why Celebrity Spirits Brands Are Awful (And A Few That Aren’t)

Over the years, we’ve reviewed a lot of spirits here on the site. And a trend that we’ve seen with increasing frequency over that time are celebrity names backing spirits

November 17, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Kilchoman Machir Bay

Scotland is an ancient and historic land, filled with ancient and historic distilleries. There are arguments and snarky comments a-plenty going on between the different factions as they vie for

November 15, 2021 Nick Leghorn

What Is Irish Whiskey?

When it comes to whiskey from the European continent, Scotch might get all of the limelight but Ireland has a lovely and delicious distilling culture of its own. Irish whiskey

November 12, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Masterson’s 10-Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey

I like rye whiskies, I like heavily aged whiskies, and my home bar is always stocked with a 10 year rye for delicious cocktails and good sipping. So when I

November 10, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Rum Review: Rhum JM Rum Vieux VSOP

Recent studying for my WSET Level 3 certification has significantly broadened my knowledge of spirits in the world. But without a doubt, the single country that gives me the most

November 8, 2021 Nick Leghorn

What Is Rhum Agricole?

This photo is the moment I was introduced to rhum agricole: poured liberally over a delicious rhum baba in a restaurant on the Rue St. Germain in Paris, France. And