I’m a big fan of Evan Williams. Their black label edition is a great standard no-frills bourbon that provides a good flavor without breaking the bank. Though I have to
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Whiskey Review: Agitator Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I like whiskey, but my wife hates it and prefers wine. Usually, we can agree to disagree on our beverage of choice, but Agitator seems to want to mix those
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It seems like every celebrity has their own product line these days, and that’s especially the case with spirits. George Clooney has a tequila, Danny DeVito has a limoncello (for
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Ranger Creek .36 White Dog Whiskey
Most of the whiskey we get from distilleries is already finished: flavored, aged, and blended to perfection. Some version of an aging process has happened after the whiskey was produced
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Belle Meade Reserve Bourbon
One of my earliest reviews was of Belle Meade’s Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey, and it was pretty good. About on par for what I’d expect a bottle at that price
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Noble Oak Double Oak Bourbon
My wife (aka the only one in the family with an MBA) has a deep admiration of “mission driven brands” and how they improve the world while simultaneously turning a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Distillery Reserve Series Sherry Cask Finished Rye Whiskey
What I love most about having a good local distillery is that it means I get a chance to try out some unique bottlings that otherwise wouldn’t be available. Only
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Blackened Whiskey
Celebrity collaborations with spirit companies are nothing new. From George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila to Danny DeVito’s Limoncello, there’s a wide variety of them — even KISS is now getting in
Continue readingWhisky Review: Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Today is a milestone for our little whiskey blog. Today, we here at 31W are publishing our 200th review — yes, the 200th bottle of whiskey we’ve had to drink
Continue readingWhiskey Review: WhistlePig 10 Year Straight Rye Whiskey
Not too long ago, we reviewed the 6 year aged version of WhistlePig’s straight rye whiskey and it was a decidedly five star experience — and that was only the
Continue readingHow James Bond’s Boring Taste in Alcohol Helped Make Him a Star
James Bond is the iconic British spy that defined an entire genre. The epitome of cool for a generation. The manliest man that walked the streets, license to kill in
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Oregon Spirit Wheat Whiskey
I’ve spent a good amount of time in Bend, Oregon. In a former blogging life, I was sent there every year in the summer months to cover a local event,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Black Ridge Port Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I love a good mashup. Take two things that might be very different and blend them together to get something new and unique — done right, there’s nothing better. Chocolate
Continue readingWhiskey Review: St. George Baller Single Malt Whiskey
The typical whiskey we know and love in America can trace its roots back to European distillers, with the process being improved and adapted to fit the North American environment.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Andalusia Triple Distilled Single Malt Whiskey
There’s an explosion in craft distilleries here in Texas, and even small towns are seeing notable new distilleries pop up. Today’s review comes from exactly one such distiller: Andalusia, based
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