Thirty-One Whiskey

January 22, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Belle Meade Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey

A friend of mine is in the process of doing a routine purge of his liquor cabinet, and I was lucky enough to be around when he was trying to

January 11, 2019 Nick Leghorn

What Makes a Good Cigar Lounge?

I’ve been in my fair share of cigar lounges of all shapes and sizes. Brand new or centuries old, only seating a handful of people or catering to a massive

January 3, 2019 Nick Leghorn

How To Choose a Cigar in Two Steps

Wine. Whiskey. Cigars. Three areas where there are so many different varieties and brands on the market that it’s nearly impossible to find something you’ll like. And what if you

December 23, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey

I’m making my way through the Texas whiskies, and one I keep seeing again and again is the Firestone & Robertson TX Blended Whiskey. It’s on just about every shelf,

December 20, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Cheap Cigar Tip: Buy the Store Brand

Cigars can be an expensive habit. You can find deals online or less expensive brands, but when I want to really enjoy a good cigar I know it’s going to

December 14, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Treaty Oak Ghost Hill Bourbon Whiskey

The Texas Hill Country (an area south and west of Austin, for those not familiar with Texas geography) is full of more amazing craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries than you

December 7, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Traverse City Whiskey Co. XXX Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Thanksgiving is a time for family to come together from across the country, share their experiences, and catch up on what they missed during the year. This Thanksgiving, one of

December 4, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Oban 14 Year Scotch

Bourbon is a very American drink, big and bold. Scotch, on the other hand, is a more delicate and delicious spirit with nuances and variations in flavor that could be

November 28, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Old Crow Bourbon

When I started reviewing whiskeys my wife asked me a very important question: am I only going to do the “good” ones? No, I responded, I need to do them

November 26, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Building a Drop Front Standing Desk: Learn From My Mistakes

My wife works from home these days. She has her own office setup in our spare room, and while she has a decent desk, the lack of real-life interaction with

November 24, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Ranger Creek .36 Texas Bourbon Whiskey

Austin may be a hot spot for craft beverage makers, but four years of living in San Antonio taught me not to discount our neighbor city just down I-35. San

November 21, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Custom Leather Cigar Smoking Kit

For me, smoking a good cigar is as much about the ritual and the environment as it is about the cigar itself. It’s a solid hour of time where I

November 18, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Nikka Pure Malt Red

Last July, my wife and I were in Paris getting ready to tie the knot. We were there with a group of close family and friends, and looking forward to

November 12, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Balcones Baby Blue

I’m working my way through the locally distilled brown spirits here in Austin, Texas. I first spotted this bottle at Easy Tiger in downtown Austin and it was pretty darn

November 8, 2018 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Maker’s Mark Straight Kentucky Bourbon

There’s one sure fire way to know my wife’s grandfather has been in the room: an open bottle of Maker’s Mark placed somewhere within arm’s reach of the comfiest chair.