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Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Review

By Bourbon & Oak | May 5, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 6 Years Notes: Devil’s Cut has a nice pleasant oak and cinnamon scent. At first sip you will taste oak, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a slight vanilla taste. The finish is rather short but has a great spicy flavor similar to a […]

Mint Julep Recipes

By Bourbon & Oak | May 2, 2013 | 1 Comment | Recipe

Today we have two Mint Julep recipes from Marlon Hall that will be perfect the Kentucky Derby this weekend. One is a classic and one is Marlon’s own unique recipe. In honor of the Bourbon of the Month we are using Bulleit 10 in these recipes. Be sure to visit Marlon’s great blog by clicking […]

Elijah Craig 12 Year Review

By Bourbon & Oak | May 2, 2013 | 1 Comment | Ratings

Today’s review was submitted by Andy Seher, a Portland-area bartender and whiskey enthusiast. He hopes you will check him out at his site: http://cocktailsandcommunion.com/ Name: Elijah Craig 12-year Bottled By: Heaven Hill Distillery ABV: 47% Proof: 94 Age: 12 years Notes: The nose is all sweet corn with hints of apples, vanilla, caramel, rich syrup, […]

May 2013 Bourbon of the Month

By Bourbon & Oak | May 1, 2013 | No Comments | News

We are very please to announce that Bulleit 10 has been chosen as our Bourbon of the Month for May 2013. This is one of the best bourbons we’ve tried lately so the decision to make this our Bourbon of the Month was quite simple. Below you will find our rating and review of Bulleit […]

Bourbon of the Month

By Bourbon & Oak | April 29, 2013 | No Comments | News

We will be announcing our May 2013 Bourbon of the Month on May 1st. Please check back for updates.

Larceny Bourbon Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 28, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Larceny Bottled By: Heaven Hill ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Age: 6-12 Years Notes: Larceny Bourbon has a nice scent of caramel and wood chips. At first sip you can taste the caramel and oak which make way for a nice cherry taste that doesn’t taste artificial. The finish is moderate and starts very sweet but becomes dry with just […]

Whipper Snapper Oregon Spirit Whiskey Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 24, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Whipper Snapper Bottled By: ABV: 42% Proof: 84 Age: 6 months – 2 years Notes: Whipper Snapper has a strong taste of grains and corn with a little malt. There is a hint of caramel and butterscotch but not much. The finish is rather short with a slight caramel taste but the grain taste is overpowering. This is a […]

Bulleit Rye Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 22, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Bulleit Rye Bottled By: Diageo ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 4-7 Years Notes: Bulleit Rye has a pleasant fruit scent with notes of honey and rye. This one starts off very mellow with a nice orange and apricot taste but quickly takes a spicy turn with some hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and anise. There is a light taste of maple […]

Gentleman Jack Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 20, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Gentleman Jack Bottled By: Jack Daniels Distillery ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Age: 4 Years Notes: Gentleman Jack has a nice banana aroma much like standard Jack Daniels but with a slight cedar scent. At first sip you will definitely notice the bananas but not as much as standard Jack Daniels. Gentleman Jack has more spice to it with some honey […]

Angel’s Envy Update

By Bourbon & Oak | April 19, 2013 | No Comments | News

We received a sample from our friends at Angel’s Envy. We will be writing a full rating and review soon. Please check back for updates.

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