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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.
October 8, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Traveler’s Club Blended Whiskey

There are some hints that I’ve learned that the whiskey you are about to try is most likely going to be terrible. For example, being packaged in a plastic bottle.

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October 3, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey

It’s a pretty common sight to see a straight bourbon whiskey. A little less common, but still popular, to see a straight rye whiskey. But something I don’t think I’ve

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September 20, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Mad River Distillers Revolution Rye Whiskey

We’ve looked at a couple variations of the rum that Mad River produces, but we haven’t yet looked at their more locally sourced items — or one of their whiskeys.

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September 18, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Review: Mad River Distillers Maple Cask Rum

Vermont is known for a handful of things: beautiful leaves, Bernie Sanders, and maple syrup. That last one is a particular favorite of my wife, who keeps literal gallon jugs

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September 12, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Review: Mad River Distillers First Run Rum

One of the hazards of this job is that you can never really go on vacation — even when you’re traveling, you’re still on the lookout for an interesting spirit

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September 4, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Lonerider Spirits Snake Oil Whiskey

When we lived in Texas, I was primarily a whiskey guy. But since moving to North Carolina, I’ve been loving the craft breweries and delicious beer that this state has

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August 29, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: End of Days Distillery Survivor’s Cut Rye Whiskey

I’m a sucker for a good rye whiskey. There’s such a symphony of flavors and textures that you get from rye whiskey done well that lends itself to being both

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August 22, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Kentucky Owl The Wiseman Bourbon Whiskey

It’s back to school season here in the United States. And for the first time in over a decade, I’m among those heading back to class. (I was finally convinced

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August 8, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Yellowstone Select Bourbon Whiskey

I started this review of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey almost a year ago (11 months, to be exact). A buddy of mine lent me their bottle and suggested I

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August 6, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Johnnie Walker High Rye

I’m a big fan of rye whiskey, and I’m a big fan of scotch. So when I saw that Johnnie Walker had a (relatively) new line of spirits that combined

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August 1, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Southern Distilling Co. Southern Star Double Rye

A couple weeks ago I started digging through the world of North Carolina whiskey. I’ve only scratched the surface, but I already feel like I’ve uncovered some true gems in

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July 16, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Old Nick Williams ONW Straight Bourbon Whiskey

As a new resident of the state, I’ve been slowly working my way through all of the North Carolina spirits that catch my eye. So far we’ve reviewed a rum,

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July 11, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Southern Distilling Co. Southern Star Standard High Rye Straight Bourbon Whiskey

There’s nothing I like more than a high rye bourbon — the flavors and the textures you get from these are typically intense and delicious, and make for some great

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June 27, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chemist Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey

Asheville is a vibrant and growing city in North Carolina, and feels very much like Austin did about ten or fifteen years ago — from the artists to the musicians

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June 25, 2024 Nick Leghorn

Review: End of Days Distillery Port of Entry Rum

As a new resident of North Carolina, I’ve been spending equal time exploring the state and exploring the distilleries of this state. This past weekend, I was checking out the

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