whiskey reviews – Thirty-One Whiskey

September 26, 2022 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin “The Artist” Straight Rye Whiskey

We’ve had a few sneak peeks into Still Austin’s new rye whiskey over the last couple years via their Distillery Reserve series — specifically a sherry cask finished version and,

June 3, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The folks at Still Austin have been putting out new and interesting versions of their whiskey multiple times a year now — but usually, these releases are limited to only

May 18, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey 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

March 1, 2021 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Firestone & Robertson TX Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Some Texas whiskeys like to let the spirit speak for itself. Others take a bit more of a stylistic approach. Firestone & Robertson certainly has style – in fact, they

November 2, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Monster Mash

The best thing about having a true local distillery nearby is that you get to try out some of the stranger and more specialized bottlings that they produce. Instead of

August 14, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Bulleit 10 Year Bourbon

Bulleit Bourbon is a great “middle of the road” bourbon: something that has all of the traditional qualities (but nothing more) at just the right price point. But what happens

August 9, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Straight Bourbon Whiskey

When I reviewed Still Austin’s original bourbon, my final statement was that I was looking forward to seeing what a little more time in the barrel can do to mature

August 3, 2020 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Bulleit Rye Whiskey

Bulleit Bourbon is what we refer to as our “reference spirit” here on Thirty One Whiskey — it’s a solid, middle of the road, 3-out-of 5 stars bourbon. It’s well-priced

July 22, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey Review: Still Austin Bourbon Whiskey

NOTE: This review is for the bourbon released in 2019. For the straight bourbon released in 2020 click here for that review. There’s a certain level of excitement that comes

April 13, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Whiskey 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

April 11, 2019 Nick Leghorn

Johnnie Walker: Black Versus Red

Since day one, Johnnie Walker has been all about the blend. They don’t actually “make” anything, but they do grab a selection of other distiller’s work and slap their own

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 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 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.