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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 6, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Balcones Texas High Rye Bourbon

Balcones Distilling recently had its first Bourbon Fest and, like moths to a flame, Texas-based whiskey drinkers (myself included) made the pilgrimage to Waco, Texas to check it out. One

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October 2, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Nikka Blended Whisky

I’m always on the lookout for new products from my favorite distilleries, and in this case it might not be so much of a “new” product as it is one

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September 30, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Zippo Releases Butane and Electric Inserts for Lighters

One of the most popular articles we’ve written is about this butane lighter insert for Zippo lighters. People love the form factor of Zippo lighters, but especially for cigars, having

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September 27, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Domaine des Hautes Glaces Les Moissons Single Malt

I recently came back from France with a smattering of whiskey bottles to try. French whiskey is still a very new concept and I’m loving the variety of products that

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September 25, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Review: Traditional Herd Creek Blended Special Select

I walked into my local convenience store one day and saw an interesting sight: something that looked damn near like a liquor cabinet with spirits for sale. There was something

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September 23, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Bellevoye Noir Triple Malt Whisky

We’ve previously reviewed Bellevoye’s Bleu variety of this whiskey, the “standard edition” if you will. But there are several other versions as well — a red label, a white label,

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September 20, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Distillery Tours: Balcones Distillery

The city of Waco, Texas had been a relatively minor player in the Texas landscape for a few decades. The only two attractions in the city were Baylor University and

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September 18, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Bellevoye Bleu Triple Malt Whisky

French whiskey is having a bit of a moment. There’s a number of varieties of French whiskey that have come out over the last couple years and Bellevoye is positioning

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September 16, 2019 Nick Leghorn

How To Store Your Traeger Grill for Winter

Traeger grills are a fantastic tool for the backyard pit master, but they also represent a significant investment. (They ain’t cheap, in other words.) So if you’re like me, looking

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September 13, 2019 Nick Leghorn

This Weekend in Texas: Balcones Bourbon Festival

Are you running out of things to do during these long summer weekends? Too pruned out from floating down the Guadalupe? Hopelessly sunburned from hanging out at Zilker Park? Tired

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September 11, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Hudson Maple Cask Rye

The combination of maple syrup and whiskey seems to be a winner, with a number of manufacturers jumping on that bandwagon and producing their some version of a maple-infused whiskey.

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September 9, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Hand Rolled: A Film About Cigars

I’m a huge fan of cigars, as you can probably tell. And I’m also a bit of a history nerd. So when I heard about a documentary that explored the

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September 7, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Balcones Brimstone

When the head of the Texas Whiskey Association mentions that Balcones Brimstone reminded him of hot summer nights in Texas, you know there must be something there. Seeing as it’s

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September 5, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Pre-Order Available Now: “Le Petit” Cigar Cutter Knife from Les Fines Lames

Starting this week, the folks at French manufacturing company Les Fines Lames, whose initial product was a cigar cutting pocket knife, are offering a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their latest

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September 4, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Wild Turkey Bourbon

Wild Turkey is one of those famous whiskey brands that everyone knows. It’s been around forever, popularized on TV and in movies — but even so, I’ve never actually had

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