The holidays are coming up fast! Especially in this time of social distancing, when we might not be able to visit with our friends and family, finding the right gift
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Whiskey Review: Still Austin Monster Mash
The best thing about having a true local distillery nearby is that you get to try out some of the stranger and more specialized bottlings that they produce. Instead of
Continue readingCigar Review: La Aurora Barrel Aged
Everyone knows cigars and whiskey are two things that go together like peanut butter and jelly. Typically, they are separate products enjoyed together, but more and more brands are borrowing
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Black Ridge Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Considering I’ve been reviewing whiskey for years now, the number of whiskey brands I don’t recognize is becoming a diminishingly small number. However, I recently came across Black Ridge Bourbon
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Winchester Rye Whiskey
When you hear the name “Winchester” it’s usually the rifle connotation that comes to mind first. Or the name of the pub in Shaun of the Dead. Or Supernatural (the
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Sheep Dog Peanut Butter Whiskey
For better or for worse, flavored whiskey is having a bit of a moment recently — and peanut butter whiskey in particular seems to be a hot commodity. One of
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Black Eagle Bourbon Whiskey
When I’m in the liquor store, I often find myself drawn towards the brands that I’ve never heard of. Black Eagle is just one of those brands, and it seems
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kindred Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
I’ve been on a bit of a rye whiskey kick recently, loving the black pepper spice and the boldness of the flavors. I’ve worked through some of the more popular
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ellington Reserve Aged 8 Years Canadian Whisky
I’m a big fan of rye whiskey, which means tangentially I’m also pretty fond of Canadian whiskey. That is… if they do it right. A higher than usual rye content
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Lonehand Whiskey
Some say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In that case, Jack Daniel’s has a great number of ‘flatterers’. It is perhaps inevitable that such an insanely popular
Continue readingCigar Review: Cuban Rounds
I like cigars. I also don’t like paying a lot of money. And with the increased sanctions on Cuban goods and the lack of European travel recently, I’ve found myself
Continue readingWhisky Review: The Famous Grouse Smoky Black Blended Scotch Whisky
Not everyone is a fan of smoky and peaty scotch whisky. Its definitely an acquired taste, but one that I’m happy to have acquired. And while I love the richness
Continue readingReview: Benchmade 1500 Cigar Cutter
To me, cigar smoking is all about the experience. The tools I use are important to me and, as a Benchmade fanboy, I’ve been wanting to get my hands on
Continue readingWhisky Review: Highland Queen Majesty Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
A couple of years of analyzing reader engagement here on Thirty One Whiskey has taught me a few things, one of them being that there’s a not-insignificant level of interest
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Abasolo El Whisky De Mexico
I’ve had whiskey from a number of places around the world. Scotland? Check. Kentucky? Check. Japan? France? Check, check. But Mexican whiskey? That’s a new one for me, despite being
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