Author: Bourbon & Oak

Angel’s Envy Manhattan

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Today we bring you a simple recipe for a Manhattan from our friends at Angel’s Envy. This will be a great way to kick off your weekend. Enjoy! 1 1/2 oz: Angel’s Envy 1/2 oz: Sweet Vermouth 1 dash: Angostura Bitters Garnish: Organic Bing Cherry Chill over ice, strain into glass and garnish.

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Bulleit 10 Review

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Name: Bulleit 10 Bottled By: Diageo ABV: 45.6% Proof: 91.2 Age: 10 Years Notes: Bulleit 10 a nice sweet scent with lots of oak and fruit. Upon first sip I really tasted the oak and vanilla which felt very rich and smooth with no bite at all, there was a slight hint of fruit but not much. The finish was […]

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Angel’s Envy

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We spoke to our contact at Angel’s Envy today and we will be sampling and reviewing some of their products very soon. Please check back for updates.

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Black Ridge Review

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Name: Black Ridge Bottled By: Sazerac  ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-6 Years Notes: Black Ridge bourbon has a pleasant oak, vanilla, and fruit scent. Black Ridge bourbon starts off with a subtle oak taste with hints of vanilla and caramel. It is very smooth with just the right amount of spice. The finish is moderate with a nice almond […]

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Whipper Snapper

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We had the pleasure of sipping some Whipper Snapper Oregon Spirit Whiskey while watching the Season 6 premiere of Mad Men last night. Although this whiskey is young it has a very mellow smooth corn taste. We will be working on a full rating and review soon.

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Bourbon & Oak’s Perfect Old Fashioned Recipe

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2 oz. bourbon of choice 3 dashes bitters of choice 1 sugar cube 1 splash of water orange twist for garnish 1 maraschino cherry In an Old Fashioned glass muddle sugar cube, water, and bitters. Add ice and maraschino cherry, pour in bourbon and stir gently for 30 seconds. Hold an orange peel over the glass […]

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Black Ridge Bourbon Update

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I spoke with my contact at Buffalo Trace today and inquired about the Black Ridge Bourbon I picked up this past week since there is very little information out there about this one. She informed me that the whiskey is distilled at the Barton 1792 Distillery and ranges in age between 5-6 years depending on […]

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Woodford Reserve Review

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Name: Woodford Reserve Bottled By: Brown-Forman ABV: 45.2% Proof: 90.4 Proof Age: 6 Years Notes: Woodford Reserve has a nice sweet vanilla scent to it with some light citrus aromas. At first sip you will notice the vanilla which is very prominent, this will not fade but will allow a pleasant caramel taste to come through with a little bit of […]

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Jefferson’s Review

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Name: Jefferson’s Bottled By: McLaine & Kyne ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: 8-12 Years Notes:  Jefferson’s has a very light scent of wood and vanilla, you really have to pull the scent out of this one. The taste is not much stronger but you can detect some oak, caramel, and citrus. The citrus note is very faint but it is […]

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Blanton’s Review

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Name: Blanton’s Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 46.5% Proof: 93 Age: No age statement Notes: Blanton’s will greet you with a nice warm scent of brown sugar and figs. This bourbon is very smooth and mild and has a very strong taste of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The finish is smooth and lengthy with a subtle butterscotch taste. Blanton’s has a somewhat higher […]

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