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Black Ridge Bourbon Update

By Bourbon & Oak | April 5, 2013 | No Comments | News

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 […]

Woodford Reserve Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 4, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

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 […]

Jefferson’s Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 4, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

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 […]

Blanton’s Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 4, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

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 […]

W.L. Weller Special Reserve Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 4, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bottled By: Sazerac ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: No age statement Notes: W.L. Weller is a great entry level wheat bourbon similar to Maker’s Mark. You will notice a pleasant oak, raisin, and maple syrup scent. At first sip you will taste the oak and syrup right away, as those flavors fade you will be hit […]

4/4/2013

By Bourbon & Oak | April 4, 2013 | No Comments | News

We are working on four new reviews & ratings today and will be posting them when they are complete. They are Blanton’s, Jefferson’s, Woodford Reserve, and W.L. Weller Special Reserve.

1792 Ridgemont Reserve Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 3, 2013 | 2 Comments | Ratings

Name: 1792 Ridgemont Reserve Bottled By: The Sazerac Company ABV: 46.85% Proof: 93.7 Age: 8 Years Notes: This Bourbon hits you with a scent of vanilla, oak, and allspice. At the first sip you will get a mild taste of vanilla and pepper and then a stronger taste of anise and ginger. The finish is smooth with a small amount of […]

Rowan’s Creek Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 3, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Rowan’s Creek Bottled By: Kentucky Bourbon Distillers ABV: 50.5% Proof: 100.1 Proof Age: 12 Years Notes: Rowan’s Creek has a very smooth oak, vanilla, and pepper taste up front which gives way to a pleasant nutty taste. The finish is rather long and starts with vanilla and caramel and ends with a nice dry oak taste. Rowan’s Creek is an […]

Maker’s Mark Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 3, 2013 | 2 Comments | Ratings

Name: Maker’s Mark Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Age: 5-7 Years Notes: Maker’s Marks has an aroma of wheat, oak, and bananas. Maker’s Mark has a smooth wheat and nutty flavor with a nice slight burn on the tongue. This Bourbon is very smooth and has the perfect thickness but the finish is rather short. This is a […]

Old Crow Reserve Review

By Bourbon & Oak | April 3, 2013 | No Comments | Ratings

Name: Old Crow Reserve Bottled By: Beam Inc. ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Age: 4 Years Notes: Old Crow Reserve starts off with a very artificial caramel taste which is neither long lasting or all that pleasant. This Bourbon has a bit of spice to it, think cinnamon, and you can definitely tell it is a sour mash. The finish is a […]

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