Barrel aging is a pretty safe bet for taking something good and making it great. Start with something delicious, shove it into a barrel, and conveniently forget about it for
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Old Forester has been doing some cool stuff recently. From changing their recipe to tweaking the aging process, they have put out a series of bottles that all have interesting
Continue readingWhiskey Review: The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch
I drink a lot of questionable spirits in this line of work, from off-brand Irish whiskey to tequila of dubious origin being peddled by celebrities to make a quick buck.
Continue readingRum Review: Kraken Black Spiced Rum
I’m usually a whiskey guy, but I can always appreciate a good rum. There’s just so much experimentation and variety among rum distillers, which is intriguing as heck for a
Continue readingDIY Earl Grey Infused Gin
I love bourbon, but my wife thinks it tastes “like burning” (her words). She prefers a more herbal flavored spirit like gin or tequila. And she also loves black tea
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Still Austin Double Barreled Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Still Austin Whiskey Co. is a local distillery here in Austin that is doing their best to keep Austin weird. They have a few flagship spirits that are distributed widely
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Famous Grouse Naked Grouse Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Famous Grouse is a famous and storied brand of scotch whisky, one that has a stodgy reputation and isn’t quite as appealing to the millennials (or the elder Gen Z-ers
Continue readingReview: Simon Pearce Shoreham Whiskey Glass
Maybe its no coincidence that two of my favorite things are made in Vermont: WhistlePig rye whiskey and Simon Pearce glassware. They both are fantastic products and quality brands, and
Continue readingReview: Few Spirits Barrel Gin
Previously here at Thirty One Whiskey, we reviewed the bourbon, rye whiskey, and American gin from Chicago-based Few Spirits. Now, they’ve taken their American gin and given it the bourbon treatment by
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Few Spirits Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey
I definitely consider Austin home, but I love to visit Chicago. I mean, yes, it’s primarily the deep dish pizza… but another major reason is the Few Spirits distillery. They
Continue readingReview: Maestro Dobel Silver Tequila
Most tequila seems to be leaning into the fun, bright colors of traditional Mexican art. But while some manufacturers are plastering their labels with sugar skulls and roosters, Maestro Dobel
Continue readingReview: Exotico Tequila
In my experience, spirits from Luxco are a bit hit-or-miss. Sometimes they work out great, other times they make me regret my life decisions. Generally, though, I’ve found that they
Continue readingReview: Ilegal Joven Mezcal
I first heard about Ilegal Joven Mezcal through their work with Dewar’s and their cask finishing of Irish whiskey. I had never heard of them before this, so naturally it
Continue readingReview: Few Spirits American Gin
Previously here at Thirty One Whiskey, we reviewed the bourbon and rye whiskey from Few Spirits in the Chicago area. Few does more than whiskeys, though — they also produce several gin
Continue readingWhiskey Review: Kings County Distillery Peated Bourbon
I’ve got a soft spot in my heart for New York whiskey. I grew up in the state and, while I do enjoy the breakfast tacos and lack of snow
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