TLA Originals Archive
So I know I’ve been through a multitude of series and ideas that went by the waste side!
I try to have a creative mind that’s not scared of trying something new along with not being too scared to call something a dud…
Well……
These are my duds hahahahaha!!!
Hey, shit happens and not every idea is a good idea!
Also, not all of these are duds. Some just ran their life cycle and had their time in the sun.
Now they’re kicking it in the retirement halls of TLA for a much deserved and appreciated top shelf pour of tequila or whiskey!
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TLA Archived Series Articles
Where Does Woodinville 100% Rye Whiskey Rank?
Woodinville Whiskey..
Have you heard of it before?
Find out where their 100% straight rye whiskey ranks now!
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Blaum Bros Straight Bourbon Whiskey Express Ranking
Is this Blaum Bros straight bourbon whiskey the next big bourbon everyone should know about as a tequila lover exploring bourbon?
Find out my thoughts and which tequila lover I would recommend this to now!
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Hustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 2
As promised, here is part 2 to the interview with Arthur Alexander, aka The Smoke Father!
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Hustler’s Mentality- Interview With Smoke Pt 1
If you’re into cigars then you need to tune in to this interview!
Check out the first of a two part series featuring Arthur Alexander aka The Smoke Father to learn all about cigars and more.
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Fireside Chronicles- Teremana Tequila Reposado Tasting
Teremana Tequila…
You know about it, you know who owns it!
Check out where it ranked amongst the Peanut Gallery in this Fireside Chronicles Episode!
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Fireside Chronicles- Lobos 1707 Tequila Joven VS Cincoro Tequila Blanco Blind Taste Testing
The ultimate blind taste testing has come!!!
Check out this epic Lobos 1707 Joven (LBJ) vs Cincoro Blanco (MJ) tequila battle to find out who the ultimate GOAT is!!
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Camus Cognac Very Special Expression Ranking & Review
Camus Cognac Very Special expression….
Read about it ASAP to see when you want to get your own bottle!
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Uncle Nearest 1856 Whiskey Ranking & Review
Ever wondered if Uncle Nearest Whiskey 1856 expression is worth a tequila drinker buying?
Check out this article ASAP to find out!
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Sagamore Spirit Distiller’s Select Rye Finished In Tequila Barrels Express Ranking
How good is Sagamore Rye Whiskey finished in tequila barrels?
Check out where it ranks now in this express ranking!
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McCarter Reserve Bourbon Ranking & Review
Is McCarter Reserve Bourbon the perfect everyday sipper bourbon?
Check out this ranking and review of the brand to find out!
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Nulu Bourbon Whiskey Finished In Toasted Barrels Express Ranking
Been considering picking up that Nulu Bourbon finished in toasted barrels?
Well check out this express ranking to see if it fits your standards to buy ASAP!
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Puncher’s Chance Bourbon Express Ranking
Looking for a great everyday bourbon?
Check out this express ranking of Puncher’s Chance Bourbon to see if it’s right for you!
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Fireside Chronicles- The Beginning
Check out the first Fireside Chronicles episode ever! The spark of all TLA original shows!
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Fireside Chronicles- 1792 Bourbon, Untitled Bourbon, And Tequila Artenom 1146
Check out the second episode ever of Fireside Chronicles! In this episode we feature 1792 Bourbon, Untitled Bourbon, and Artenom 1146.
Check out where Fireside Chronicles all started!
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Camus Cognac VSOP & Alec Bradley Project 40 Cigar Pairing Review
Could this be my new favorite non tequila pairing???
Check out this Camus Cognac and Alec Bradley Project 40 Experimental Series cigar pairing to see if you want to try it as well!
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Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey Quick Review & Ranking
Check out my quick review of Redwood Empire Rye Whiskey.
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Whiskey Wednesday- Willett Small Batch Rye Whiskey Cask Strength & Revolution Brewing Trident Hero India Pale Ale Pairing
Have you ever had Willett Rye Whiskey? No? Check out this review of Willett I paired with a Revolution Brewing Trident Hero India Pale Ale now before you pick up a bottle for yourself!
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Tequila Guy’s Whiskey Reviews- Bardstown Bourbon Co. Collaboration Series Ferrand Edition Ranking
Have you had Bardstown Bourbon Co. bourbon yet?
Why not?
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Fireside Chronicles- Blood Oath Bourbon & Lobos 1707 Reposado
Check out this classic episode of Fireside Chronicles in which we rank the 2021 Blood Oath Bourbon release & Lebron James’ tequila Lobos 1707 tequila reposado expression.
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Tequila With Friends- Favorite Brand Of Cigar/Liquor Collection, Mack Brewing Co, My El Tesoro Collection Podcast Episode
In this episode of Tequila With Friends, I’m joined by several of my good friends to discuss our liquor/cigar collections, which brands we prefer to collect, and more.
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Tequila With Friends- Toast To The New Year
This was the official last live of 2021 and damn did I have a ton of fun!! Had a great time talking life, tequila, cigars, bourbon, and a hell of a lot more with some great friends to ring in the new year.
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Tequila With Friends- Celebrity Tequila & Crazy Parties
Man I love this show!
Tonight we talked about everything from crazy drunken night stories, to @suertetequila@angermgmttequila@santospirit@vidatequila@teremana@tequilacayeya@lobos1707@tequilakostiv and a hell of a lot more! Too many great convos to recap and you’ll just have to watch!
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Fireside Chronicles- BTAC & Pappy Van Winkle Release, Don Modesto Tequila
Back again with our host Jason aka Suburban Bourbon Dad with another episode of Fireside Chronicles!
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Tequila With Friends- Bonus Episode
In this episode we got into some real crazy shenanigans!
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Tequila With Friends- What’s Your Go To Drink?
In the first episode of Tequila With Friends, we discuss our go to bottle and or cigar to kick back to and relax with great friends and family.
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Tequila With Friends Preview
Let’s talk about life, drinks, interests, and everything else that happens between pours of your favorite drink of choice!
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Fireside Chronicles- Riot Fest
@suburbanbourbondad and I just wanted to take a couple of minutes to say what’s up to everyone live from @riot_fest during the @sublime set. Fireside Chronicles Episodes TLA Members Only Discounts Additional TLA Articles
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Driftless Glen Rye Kenwood Liquors Store Pick
Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday review of Driftless Glen rye whiskey Kenwood Liquors store pick!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Espanita Tequila Añejo Tasting & Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
Back again with our host @suburbanbourbondad !
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Jack Daniels Binny’s Pick & Plansencia 146 Cosecha Pairing
If you can get your hands on this Jack Daniels pairing then do so ASAP!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Siempre Tequila & Bardstown Bourbon
First and foremost, Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing fathers on the TLA team and all the other amazing fathers out there as well!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- Tromba Tequila Añejo Expression Tasting & Elijah Craig Bourbon Bday Bottle
This show with our host @suburbanbourbondad features the biggest Peanut Gallery to date! We feature a @tequilatromba añejo tasting, go through several different crazy and serious topics, and I show everyone how to start a fire!
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Tequila & A Story- IG Live With Smoke From T.P. Cigar Lounge
In this episode we chill with the Smoke Father aka Smoke. We talk about the cigar scene in Chicago, Bernie Mac, fatherhood, and more.
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Tequila & A Story Featuring Smoke from T.P. Cigar Lounge
Check out this classic episode of Tequila & A Story featuring the one and only Smoke Father himself!
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Uncle Nearest Whiskey Is Finally On The TLA Bar!
To all my whiskey friends out there, @unclenearest has officially made it to the bar!
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- EH Taylor Bourbon Small Batch & 5 Tequilas For Bourbon Lovers List
Come check out the latest Fireside Chronicles episode featuring a live review of EH Taylor Bourbon Small Batch.
Keep readingFireside Chronicles- High Proof Bourbons & TLA Tequila Tasting Categories
Check out this classic episode of Fireside Chronicles!
We get into High Proof Bourbons & the TLA Tequila Tasting Categories!
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5 Tequilas All Bourbon Lovers Must Try
If you love bourbon and want to add some tequilas to your list, this is the article for you!
Check out this list of tequilas to pick up now!
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5 HIGHER PROOF BOURBONS WORTH HUNTING FOR
Check out these 5 higher proof bourbons worth hunting for to add to your bar ASAP!
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Fireside Chronicles IG Live- Top 5 Tequilas & Bourbons Under $60 List
In this episode, we discuss our top 5 list available at the website and more! Make sure to give it a watch!
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Inspiro Tequila Rosa Blanco Express Ranking
Check out where Inspiro Tequila’s rosa reposado ranks on the TLA scale now!
Also, find out the best occasions you should be buying this tequila for!
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Tequila General Gorostieta Joven Express Ranking
Is this the best Joven on the market?
Tequila General Gorostieta joven expression might be your next favorite tequila! Check out the article to learn why.
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Advice For Tequila Brands
Just a bit of advice for tequila brands from what I’ve observed here in the Chicago market….
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Suerte Tequila 8 Year Extra Añejo Express Ranking
Is this Suerte Tequila 8 year extra añejo the best value extra añejo on the market?
Click that link to find out now!!!
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Tequila General Gorostieta Blanco Express Ranking
Is Tequila General Gorostieta blanco the best blanco on the market today?!?!
You need to know about this brand ASAP and this ranking will explain exactly why!
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Severo Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Is this the best reposado no one is talking about???
Check out this ranking of Severo Tequila’s reposado to find out exactly where it ranks on the TLA scale and where you can pick up a bottle of your own!
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Inspiro Tequila Blanco Express Ranking
Have you heard about the latest amazing woman owned tequila to hit the market?
Click now to find out about Inspiro Tequila’s blanco expression now to see if you need to add this to your bar ASAP!
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El Tesoro Tequila Extra Añejo De Don Felipe Express Ranking
I know you’ve heard of El Tesoro Tequila, right?
But have you ever had the De Don Felipe extra añejo expression???
Click the link to find out more about this expression ASAP!
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Don Vicente Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Don Vicente Tequila, reposado expression…
Haven’t had it?
Well click that link now to see if it’s worth buying now!
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Tequila Fortaleza Blanco Ranking & Review
Tequila Fortaleza…
Everyone knows about it and want a bottle of it…
I have the blanco, let’s see where it ranks!
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123 Tequila # 3 Añejo Express Ranking
How good is the añejo expression from 123 Organic Tequila you ask???
Check out this ranking now to see if you need to add this to your bar ASAP!!!
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El Gran Legado De Vida Reposado Express Ranking
El Gran Legado De Vida Tequila…
Long name, but is it worth the hype?
Let’s dive into their reposado right now!
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Suerte Tequila Still Strength Blanco Express Ranking
You need to know about this Suerte Tequila Still Strength Blanco ASAP!!!
Click now to see where it ranks and to order your bottle as well!
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Does El Mayor Tequila Make The Best Single Barrel/Limited Edition Tequilas?
Does El Mayor Tequila have the best single barrel/limited edition expressions of all brands on the market now?
Click that link to find out now!
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History Of Tejitas Tequila Part 2
As promised!
Here’s part 2 to the History Of Tejitas Tequila!
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History Of Tejitas Tequila Part 1
Check out part 1 of the Tejitas Tequila origin story in the owner’s, Luis Herrera, own words now!
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Wicker Park BCC Tasting
Official home for the 11/29 Wicker Park BCC Tasting spirits rankings.
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Tejitas Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
Yes, another Tejitas Tequila ranking for you guys!
Does there añejo hold up to the rest of the line up?
Or is it better?!?!?
Find out now!
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Tejitas Tequila Rosado Blanco Express Ranking
Back with another Tejitas Tequila expression ranking!
This time we’re ranking their rosado blanco expression.
Click that link to find out where it ranks now!
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Rey Del Mundo Reposado Express Ranking
Where does this Rey Del Mundo Tequila reposado rank on the TLA scale you ask?
Click to see right now!
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Tejitas Tequila Blanco Express Ranking
Tejitas Tequila blanco expression…
Find out about this new brand’s blanco now!
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Tejitas Tequila Reposado Express Ranking
Tejitas Tequila, reposado expression…
Is this the next great tequila to hit the market?
Click that read more button to find out now!
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Lost Lore Tequila Añejo Ranking & Review
Is this the next must have añejo to hit the market?!?!
Check out this review and ranking of Lost Lore Tequila’s añejo expression to find out now!
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Tequila Cascahuín Cerro De Luz High Proof Blanco Express Ranking
Is this the best high proof blanco to hit the market?
Check out where this Tequila Cascahuín Cerro De Luz high proof blanco ranks to find out!
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Table Bottle Tuesday- Chula Parranda Añejo Ranking & Review
Chula Parranda Tequila…
Have you ever heard of their añejo expression?
Check out this Table Bottle Tuesday episode to learn about it now!
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Rey Del Mundo Añejo Express Ranking
Is this possibly the must have añejo of 2023???
Find out now where Rey Del Mundo Tequila añejo ranks on the TLA scale then get you a bottle ASAP to let us know your thoughts!
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Finance & Tequila- 4 Important Credit Card Tips Part 2
As promised, here’s part 2 of the 4 important credit card tips I use to give to clients when I was a financial advisor.
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Finance & Tequila- 4 Important Credit Card Tips Part 1
Check out these Credit Card tips to help you maintain great credit health and to find the right one for you!
This is just part 1, stay tuned for part 2 coming soon!
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Lost Lore Tequila Reposado Expression Ranking & Review
Is this the best new reposado to hit the market?
Check out this review and ranking of Lost Lore Tequila’s reposado to find out now!
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Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito Video Review & Ranking
Check out this review of the new Maestro Dobel Tequila Pavito expression to see where it ranks!
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Tequila Artenom Selección 1146 New Añejo Formula Express Ranking
Where does the new añejo formula of Tequila Artenom Selección 1146 compare to the old one?
Click that read more button now to find out!
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Second TLA Tequila Bourbon & Spirits Bar
The footage of the second, larger, TLA Bar is here!
Check out all the bottles on it now then pick up the one you’re going to pour up first via the Drizly or Caskers link in the article!
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Tres Barricas Tequila Añejo Express Ranking
Have you ever seen, less on heard of Tres Barricas Tequila?
How about their small batch 1 triple cask añejo?
Check it out now to see if you want to add this bottle to your bar ASAP!
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TLA Tequila Bourbon & Spirits Main Bar
Check out the bottles on the main TLA Bar and let me know which one you’re grabbing first!
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10/03/23 New Additions To The TLA Bar
Check out what came in today to the TLA Bar.
Let me know which one you’re pouring up first!
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Uncle Nearest Dinner Featuring Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler Pt 2
Check out part 2 of the Uncle Nearest Whiskey dinner speech by Victoria Eady Butler to learn more about the brand!
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Uncle Nearest Dinner Featuring Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler Pt 1
Part 1 of the Uncle Nearest Whiskey dinner featuring Master Blender Victoria Eady Butler.
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New Bottles Added To The Bar From 9/23 FTBSC Tasting
Check out what new bottles have been aded to the TLA Bar this week!
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Herradura Tequila Legend Añejo Express Ranking
Ever heard of Herradura Tequila’s Legend expression?
No?
Check out this ranking now to find out more and to pick up your own bottle ASAP!
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TNF Live- Southern Tasting Review and FTBS Club Bottle Share Preview
This TNF Live was all about spirits tastings!
Check out this episode to see how the Southern Glazer Tasting went and a preview on the FTBSC tasting!
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Tequila Lovers Anonymous 