Author: Bourbon & Oak

October 2013 Whiskey of the Month

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We are very pleased to announce that High West Campfire Whiskey has been selected as our October 2013 Whiskey of the Month. We first sampled this fine whiskey at excellent BBQ restaurant in Alpharetta, Ga, and it has been one of our favorite whiskies since. Please see our full review below. If you haven’t had […]

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Bourbon Barrels

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We now have bourbon barrels for sale in our online store. Our American Oak aging barrels are more than decorative barrels, although they do make a magnificent piece for your bar, they are something more entirely. These little whiskey barrels as some may refer to them will smooth, mellow and enhance your favorite whiskey, rum, […]

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Templeton Rye Review

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Name: Templeton Rye Bottled By: Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: N/A Notes: Templeton Rye has a nice sweet and spicy scent with notes of fresh fruit, rye, caramel, vanilla, and mint. At first sip, I could taste the rye upfront with a faint sweet honey or syrup taste which makes way for some spice to come into […]

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Templeton Rye

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We just received a package from our friend Katie, a representative of Templeton Rye. We are looking forward to reviewing it soon. Will post the full review when complete.

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September 2013 Bourbon of the Month

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We are very pleased to announce that Blanton’s Bourbon has been selected as our September 2013 Bourbon of the Month. Blanton’s Bourbon is an excellent bourbon definitely worthy of this title. You can find our full rating & review below.   Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Our Rating: 96% Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with […]

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Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey Review

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Name: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey Bottled By: Ivy Mountain Distillery ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 1 Year Notes: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey has a pleasant oak and sweet corn scent to it. At the first sip, I can taste the sweet corn with some vanilla, caramel, and oak. Although it is only aged 1 year this whiskey is exceptionally smooth. The […]

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Georgia Sour Mash Spirits Review

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Name: Georgia Sour Mash Spirits Bottled By: Ivy Mountain Distillery ABV: 47.5% Proof: 95 Notes: Georgia Sour Mash Whiskey has a pleasant light corn scent to it almost like a sweet corn muffin. At first sip I noticed a sweet corn taste with some hints of vanilla & honey. The finish is moderate and mellow, with a sweet corn and […]

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September Blue

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Aside from our love of bourbon we are big fans of craft beer and do a little home brewing as well. I have brewed many times but I generally brew IPA’s or Imperial IPA’s that are usually too hoppy and strong for my wife. A few weeks ago when trying to decide what to do […]

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Ancient Ancient Age Review

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Name: Ancient Ancient Age Bottled By: Buffalo Trace ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 10 Years Notes: On the nose, fresh fruit, caramel, vanilla, apples, and wood. At first sip there is a nice vanilla and caramel taste which makes way for a spicy rye and cinnamon taste to come in. The finish is moderate and has some bite, the familiar taste […]

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August 2013 Bourbon of the Month

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We are very pleased to announce that Black Ridge Bourbon has been selected as our August 2013 Bourbon of the Month. Black Ridge bourbon is small batch bourbon distilled by the Sazerac Company at its Barton 1792 Distillery. The whiskey ranges in age from 5-6 years depending on the taste of specific barrels. It is bottled […]

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