Category: Reviews

It’s summer vacation time here at Thirty-One Whiskey (my excuse for the slower-than-usual trickle of new articles), and my wife and I recently visited the (relatively) cooler summer weather in

Personally, I enjoy making cocktails by hand. I have a little notebook where I write down my recipes, a whole drawer of gadgets and shakers to help me get all

Sure, most of the things we talk about here at Thirty-One Whiskey are in the spirits family, but we also like to highlight great products that are alcohol-adjacent — and

In my four years as a Chicagoan, nothing has been more interesting to me than Malört. Back when I wrote my very first Thirty-One Whiskey review about that bitter bask spirit,

I fully acknowledge that I am pretty basic when it comes to the staples in life. Unlike Nick, I don’t need high end paraphernalia to complete the experience, and would

The holiday season is officially upon us, and here at Thirty One Whiskey we like to highlight great gift ideas.  And whether you’re making lots of turkey or prime rib

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

There’s one component of a good cocktail that’s just as important as the liquor but often gets overlooked: having good ice. It’s so important that we even devote an entire

When I think of summertime fun, the two things that immediately come to mind are bourbon on the rocks and a good slab of smoked brisket. Not only are these

Most non-alcoholic faux spirits are really just a blend of flavorings and water in a pretty bottle. The botanicals are distilled in some water, and then added to more water.