Category: Spirits

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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.

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

Scotch whisky is about as difficult to navigate as French wine varietals. There’s a huge array that varies depending on the location and production methods, which often feels like it