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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 12, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Grand Macnish Blended Scotch Whisky

Some of the spirits we are reviewing this month are scary because of the contents, the brand, or the price tag. And this bottle of Grand Macnish hits all those

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October 10, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Yukon Jack Barrel Proof Whiskey

There’s a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” trope among some horror movies, in which something initially seemingly normal will turn out dark and twisted in reality. Only a truly close watch

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October 5, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Old Charter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Today we continue our Octoberfest of frighteningly unfamiliar and scarily cheap whiskey, moving just 57 miles down the road from Heaven Hill to Buffalo Trace. In this case, we’re taking

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October 3, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: J.W. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Today officially marks the start of “spooky season” — the beginning of October and the run-up to Halloween. For this year’s celebrations, my editor thought the perfect thing to do

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September 28, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dos Hombres Mezcal Artesanal Joven

There’s something special about lifelong friendships that develop from work colleagues. Which is why I can completely understand why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul would want to start a mezcal

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September 26, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Lagavulin 11 Year Offerman Edition Charred Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Most times, when I see a celebrity endorsed spirit, I turn and run the other way. With very few exceptions (like Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin), they tend to be attempts

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September 21, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Straight Malt Whiskey

So far, the folks at Chattanooga Whiskey have been putting out some delicious spirits by combining a higher than usual percentage of malted grains into their bourbons and rye whiskies.

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September 12, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky

As we’ve been working our way through the Ardbeg product line, I don’t think there’s a single bottle that I haven’t liked so far. Some of them have been a

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September 7, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Sixth Street Bourbon

If you’ve ever been to Austin, then you’ve probably been to Sixth Street. It’s one of the most famous places in the city, lined with bars that stay open into

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September 5, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Provisional Whiskey Barrel Rested London Dry Gin

I like gin, but I’m usually more of a whiskey kind of guy. Those delicious barrel maturation flavors — vanilla, caramel, brown sugar, baking spices — can’t be beat. And

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August 31, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Saturnalia American Gin

Most spirits are designed to be sold directly to consumers. Companies spend a ton of time on marketing, branding, identity, all that good stuff. This isn’t one of those spirits.

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August 29, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: You & Yours Sunday Gin

I was recently in downtown San Diego with some family members who lived in the area when we stumbled across the You & Yours distillery. It seemed like the perfect

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August 22, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Casio G-SHOCK x Oneness DW5600ONS234

Bourbon and time have an interesting relationship. You can’t just wake up and “make” a bourbon — it’s a process that takes years to complete. After each distillation run, you

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August 17, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey 99 Proof Straight Rye Malt Whiskey

About a year ago, I was introduced to the Chattanooga Whiskey line of spirits by a good friend who wholeheartedly recommended them to me. I was pretty impressed with the

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August 15, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey

Over two years ago, we reviewed the 1884 Small Batch version of Uncle Nearest… and it was fine. Since then, though, this whiskey has become a more common sight (even

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