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Whiskey Review: Rebel Yell Ginger
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “this is a good bourbon, but what it really needs is a huge helping of ginger”, then you probably love a good Kentucky mule.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Lone Elm Small Batch Texas Straight Wheat Whiskey
Texas whiskey can probably be best categorized by… not fitting into a category. The state seems is home to so many independent distillers pushing the envelope and trying new things
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Paddleford Creek Small Batch Bourbon
When it comes to whiskey, I really enjoy has a solid history and a good back story. That is not the case in today’s whiskey, though. Paddleford is a brand
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Few Spirits Rye Whiskey
Previously here at Thirty One Whiskey, we reviewed the bourbon from Few Spirits in the Chicago area, Few is much more than a one trick pony. They also produce a
Continue readingWhisky Review: Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky
We’re wrapping up our exploration of mid-century whiskey with a fitting end: Cutty Sark Blended Scotch. With a storied past (created by one of the most renowned wine and spirits
Continue readingWhisky Review: Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky
We’re continuing our journey into the popular whisky of the mid-20th century, and along the way we’ve found that some brands have tried to modernize their branding and image, appealing
Continue readingWhisky Review: J&B Rare Scotch Whisky
We’ve been doing a deep-dive into the whiskey of the ’60s – exploring a time period when the industry was just starting to regain its glory after years of prohibition.
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Canadian Club 1858 Original Blended Canadian Whiskey
There’s a ton of good whiskey on the shelves these days, but that wasn’t always the case. Following prohibition in the United States, the whiskey supply took some time to
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Banker’s Club Blended Whiskey
Previously, we’ve reviewed Banker’s Club Scotch Whisky and we were pleasantly surprised. Nothing to write home about, but considering the dirt-cheap price point, the quality was surprisingly adequate. So today
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Sugarlands Shine Appalachian Apple Pie Moonshine
I’m a huge fan of apple pie, and I’m a huge fan of whiskey. Any time these two things come together, I feel the need to check it out —
Continue readingWhisky Review: Banker’s Club Blended Scotch Whisky
When I tell people that I write a whiskey blog, most respond with some variation of jealousy, envy, and awe. They envision all the delicious craft spirits to drink and
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Bendt No. 5
Some of you may remember our review of Witherspoon Texas whiskey. Well, for anyone out there who is a hardcore fan, we’ve got news for you: the distillery behind Witherspoon
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack
Continuing our exploration of some more mainstream brands (for the sake of my palate and wallet), we’re checking out an offering from one of the most ubiquitous whiskey brands: Jack
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Tincup American Whiskey
Some areas of the country are more well known for their whiskey production than others. Kentucky, for example, is lousy with distilleries both of the legal and illegal variety. Colorado
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