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July 25, 2023 Nick Leghorn

What Is Brandy?

In our modern era, whiskey and vodka are the most popular spirits but that hasn’t always been the case. Historically speaking, brandy actually held that title for a long time.

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July 20, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Torabhaig Allt Gleann Single Malt Scotch Whisky

On a recent trip to London, I was perusing the shelves at The Whiskey Exchange in Covent Gardens. I asked one of the staff to recommend a bottle that was

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July 18, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Remy Martin 1738 Accord Royal

In my years of reviewing spirits, there have been a couple surprises along the way for sure. Things that I had overlooked previously that, with a new found appreciation for

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July 13, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Distillery Reserve Series Straight Oated Bourbon Whiskey

In Austin, we’re fortunate to have an abundance of great craft distilleries putting out some truly unique and delicious experiments. For example, Still Austin not only produces their usual line

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July 7, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dulce Vida Anejo Tequila

We’ve recently checked out Austin-based Dulce Vida Tequila’s blanco offering, and we weren’t too mad about the results. The bottle was deemed a worthwhile way to spend about $25: a

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July 4, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dulce Vida Tequila Blanco

With summertime in full swing here in Austin, I figured it was high time that we looked at a hometown brand of tequila that I’ve been hearing about but have

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June 29, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 10 Year Aged Garfield’s Barrel Select Bourbon

Eagle Rare bourbon is a highly sought-after bottle that tends to sell out rapidly, often commanding a premium on the secondary market. Luckily, I happened to check my local Garfield’s

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June 22, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Michter’s Original Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey

I am a big fan of Michter’s Straight Bourbon. It’s versatile, tastes great, and is priced well. All of which made me wonder — if their standard edition is that

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June 15, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Olmeca Altos Anejo Tequila

We recently reviewed the plata version Olmeca Altos tequila, which had some flavors in it that made me suspicious that it spent some time in an oak barrel before bottling.

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June 13, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila

If you are of a certain elder-millennial age (as I am), you might see the brand name on this tequila and immediately think of Olmec, the giant animatronic stone talking

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June 8, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Ardbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I’ve tried a few offerings from the Ardbeg distillery over the years, and generally really enjoyed them. Ardbeg seems to be a good representation of the Islay scotch whisky concept,

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June 6, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Shackleton Blended Malt Scotch Whisky

Personally, I love a spirit with a proper backstory. Good spirits are always a win, but when you can put that spirit into historical context or talk about the care

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June 1, 2023 Dan Trares

Review: Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

There’s a lot of wiggle room when it comes to calling something a gin. All that is really required is to flavor some neutral spirits with herbs of some sort

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May 30, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

When most people think of “island spirits”, they think of rum and the Carribbean. But the Scottish islands also make some fantastic stuff, specifically when it comes to the Islay

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May 25, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Dewar’s 15 Year Old Blended Whisky

This week we’re rolling through the higher end line of Dewar’s offerings, trying to see if a little bit of age helps to improve on their “standard edition” white label

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