While the Austin, Texas whiskey scene is absolutely bursting with energy, that’s not to say that the rest of the state is bereft of quirky and interesting whiskey distilleries coming
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Whiskey Review: Widow Jane Oak & Apple Wood Aged
I might live in Texas, but I was born and raised in New York. I appreciate all the flavors and the history of that state, and it seems I’m not
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Iron Wolf Select Bourbon Whiskey
There are more craft distilleries popping up around Austin, Texas than pimples on a teenager. Some of these are amazing and some are more about being a tourist trap than
Continue readingOur Review Methodology: Whiskey and Spirits
Our goal here at Thirty-One Whiskey is to bring you honest, independent, in-depth reviews of spirits. We take the time to investigate what’s in the bottle, bringing you not only
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey
I was visiting Seattle on a work trip a couple months ago and, as usual, I was looking for a good place to grab a drink. Much to my surprise,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Game of Thrones House Stark Edition Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Winter is coming! In honor of the last season of Game of Thrones, the Diageo company (who owns a good chunk of the distilleries in Scotland) has decided to put
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Sound Shore Single Malt Whiskey
I’m sure when we think of whiskey regions, New York isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But when we were recently in Westchester, NY for our bar takeover,
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
To me, Knob Creek is best known for their gun range and semi-annual machine gun shooting extravaganza. The area is also well known for distilleries, but I didn’t know a
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Colville Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I was walking through the liquor store attached to a Wal-Mart in Orlando, Florida looking for something to keep me occupied during a week long conference. As I was looking
Continue readingWhisky Review: Lagavulin 16 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Probably best known as the favorite spirit of Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman, Lagavulin is one of those Scotch Whiskys that you either love or you hate. A departure
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Whisky From The Barrel
I thought that I had found the best Nikka had to offer in their Red Label blend. Oh boy, how I was wrong. I was sitting at a bar in
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky
I love Japanese whiskey and Nikka in particular, but I fully admit that I haven’t made my way through their product line. I intend to change that, and today I
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I’m always looking for new spirits to try, and my local Total Wine has recently started pushing this new Clyde May’s Straight Bourbon Whiskey. With nothing better to do this
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Redemption High Rye Bourbon Whiskey
I’ve never heard of Redemption High Rye Bourbon Whiskey before, but they have been popping up all over the place recently. Even at the trendy bars in downtown Austin, Texas
Continue readingWhiskey Review: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
While a scotch whisky snob may prefer Lagavulin or Glenmorangie on a cheaper night, the fact remains that Glenlivet is the #1 most popular scotch whisky in the United States.
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