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October 16, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Kirkland’s Canadian Whiskey

We’ve been working our way through some bottom shelf spirits here at Thirty-One Whiskey, going through all the scarily cheap spirits we can find. A few weeks ago, during Labor

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October 12, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Grand Macnish Blended Scotch Whisky

Some of the spirits we are reviewing this month are scary because of the contents, the brand, or the price tag. And this bottle of Grand Macnish hits all those

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October 11, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 7; October 9, 2023

“In case you’re wondering, seven words I never thought would leave my lips in my career: Taylor Swift is not at the game.  That’s a first. I’ve never said that

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October 10, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Yukon Jack Barrel Proof Whiskey

There’s a “wolf in sheep’s clothing” trope among some horror movies, in which something initially seemingly normal will turn out dark and twisted in reality. Only a truly close watch

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October 5, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Old Charter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Today we continue our Octoberfest of frighteningly unfamiliar and scarily cheap whiskey, moving just 57 miles down the road from Heaven Hill to Buffalo Trace. In this case, we’re taking

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October 4, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 6; October 2, 2023

Sunday night saw another Taylor Swift sighting, and a football game broke out around it. In case you live under a rock, the Kansas City Chiefs were in New Jersey

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October 3, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: J.W. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Today officially marks the start of “spooky season” — the beginning of October and the run-up to Halloween. For this year’s celebrations, my editor thought the perfect thing to do

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September 28, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Review: Dos Hombres Mezcal Artesanal Joven

There’s something special about lifelong friendships that develop from work colleagues. Which is why I can completely understand why Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul would want to start a mezcal

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September 27, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 5; September 25, 2023

If you read last week’s Bourbon Blitz, you know I had some thoughts on Coach Prime — and sure enough, Coach Prime and the Buffaloes saw their first real test…

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September 26, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whisky Review: Lagavulin 11 Year Offerman Edition Charred Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Most times, when I see a celebrity endorsed spirit, I turn and run the other way. With very few exceptions (like Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin), they tend to be attempts

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September 21, 2023 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished Straight Malt Whiskey

So far, the folks at Chattanooga Whiskey have been putting out some delicious spirits by combining a higher than usual percentage of malted grains into their bourbons and rye whiskies.

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September 20, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 4; September 18, 2023

I put it off long enough… at this point I am going to have to acknowledge Coach Prime. Last year, Dion Sanders was announced as the new coach of the

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September 19, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Willett Wheated 8 Year Bourbon

My last article was about Willett Family Reserve Rye 4 year whiskey. If you read that one, you know I bought that bottle the day I was laid off, and

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September 14, 2023 Dan Trares

Whiskey Review: Willett Family Estate Bottled 4 Year Straight Rye Whiskey

A few months ago, I got laid off. Thats a phrase I never expected to say in my career, but here we are.  The day it happened, I took stock of

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September 13, 2023 Dan Trares

Bourbon Blitz – Week 3; September 11, 2023

I would be remiss if I did not open this week’s Blitz with a note of remembrance of the tragic events of September 11th. Regardless of when you read this, please

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