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Author: Nick Leghorn

Nick Leghorn lives in Austin, Texas and holds a WSET Spirits certification for his knowledge of distilled alcoholic beverages.
May 27, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Old Forester has been doing some cool stuff recently. From changing their recipe to tweaking the aging process, they have put out a series of bottles that all have interesting

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May 25, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch

I drink a lot of questionable spirits in this line of work, from off-brand Irish whiskey to tequila of dubious origin being peddled by celebrities to make a quick buck.

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May 22, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Rum Review: Kraken Black Spiced Rum

I’m usually a whiskey guy, but I can always appreciate a good rum. There’s just so much experimentation and variety among rum distillers, which is intriguing as heck for a

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May 20, 2021 Nick Leghorn

DIY Earl Grey Infused Gin

I love bourbon, but my wife thinks it tastes “like burning” (her words). She prefers a more herbal flavored spirit like gin or tequila. And she also loves black tea

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May 18, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Double Barreled Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a local distillery here in Austin that is doing their best to keep Austin weird. They have a few flagship spirits that are distributed widely

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May 15, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Famous Grouse Naked Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Famous Grouse is a famous and storied brand of scotch whisky, one that has a stodgy reputation and isn’t quite as appealing to the millennials (or the elder Gen Z-ers

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May 13, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Simon Pearce Shoreham Whiskey Glass

Maybe its no coincidence that two of my favorite things are made in Vermont: WhistlePig rye whiskey and Simon Pearce glassware. They both are fantastic products and quality brands, and

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May 8, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Few Spirits Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey

I definitely consider Austin home, but I love to visit Chicago. I mean, yes, it’s primarily the deep dish pizza… but another major reason is the Few Spirits distillery. They

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May 6, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Maestro Dobel Silver Tequila

Most tequila seems to be leaning into the fun, bright colors of traditional Mexican art. But while some manufacturers are plastering their labels with sugar skulls and roosters, Maestro Dobel

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May 4, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Exotico Tequila

In my experience, spirits from Luxco are a bit hit-or-miss. Sometimes they work out great, other times they make me regret my life decisions. Generally, though, I’ve found that they

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April 30, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: Ilegal Joven Mezcal

I first heard about Ilegal Joven Mezcal through their work with Dewar’s and their cask finishing of Irish whiskey. I had never heard of them before this, so naturally it

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April 26, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Kings County Distillery Peated Bourbon

I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for New York whiskey. I grew up in the state and, while I do enjoy the breakfast tacos and lack of snow

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April 23, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Best Tequila for Cinco de Mayo

As a Texan, I’m generally not inclined to celebrate Mexican military victories. I still remember the Alamo. But I make an exception for Cinco de Mayo, mostly due to my

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April 21, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: 1800 Anejo Tequila

I really liked the 1800 Silver tequila. I thought it had a good flavor, went down smooth, and generally hit the mark for what I want in a blanco tequila.

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April 19, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Review: El Jimador Anejo Tequila

El Jimador is one of the best selling brands of tequila in Mexico, and the majority of those sales come just from the un-aged blanco version. So what happens when

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