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,
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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
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: 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
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 readingJohnnie 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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,
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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
Continue readingWhiskey 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.
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