Author: Bourbon & Oak

KDA Statement regarding the passing of Parker Beam

“The Kentucky Distillers’ Association and its members are deeply saddened by the passing of Bourbon legend and longtime friend Parker Beam, and offers its heartfelt condolences to his family and Heaven Hill Distillery. “Parker Beam wasn’t just a name on a bottle – he was the living embodiment of the whiskey inside: authentic, classic, well-seasoned […]

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The Perfect Manhattan

Perfect? That can be a tough one to nail down but in our eyes this recipe is as good as it gets for the Manhattan. We are not bartenders but can make a decent cocktail at home and have learned over the years that it’s best not to overthink the drink. Try this simple recipe […]

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Bourbon & Ginger Cocktail

The Bourbon & Ginger cocktail is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy. This cocktail begins with a simple homemade ginger syrup and will be a favorite for all of those who favor the sweet and spicy flavors of a good ginger ale. To begin this cocktail you are going to want to prepare your […]

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 010 Review

Name: Barrell Bourbon Batch 010 ABV: 61.0% Proof: 122.0 Nose: Dried Fruit, Apricots, Grains, Pine Palate: Fruit, Oak, Honey, and Pecans Finish: Dry with oak and almonds and apricots Overall: This review is specifically for Barrell Bourbon batch number 010 bottle number 2296 pictured above. On the nose I was greeted with an aroma of dried fruit, […]

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Barrell Bourbon Batch 009 Review

Name: Barrell Bourbon Batch 009 ABV: 56.05% Proof: 112.1 Nose: Brown Sugar, Fig, Cherry Palate: Warm with Rich Caramel, Vanilla, and Tart Cherries Finish: Dry and spicy with vanilla and butter toffee flavors Overall: This review is specifically for Barrell Bourbon batch number 009 bottle number 3112 pictured above. On the nose there is an upfront aroma of […]

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Charities to Receive O.F.C. Vintage-Dated Bourbon

  Two hundred lucky charitable recipients received an extra special holiday gift from Buffalo Trace Distillery this year, as the last of the bottles of the O.F. C. Bourbon have been shipped all across the United States. From there, it’s up to the charities to hold fundraisers of their choosing with hopes of raising thousands […]

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Happy New Year!

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Happy Holidays

From our family to yours, Happy Holidays. We will see you in 2017.

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Yellowstone Limited Edition 2016 Bourbon Review

Name: Yellowstone Limited Edition 2016 Bourbon, Bottle #3449 ABV: 50.5% Proof: 101 Nose: Cherries, Plums, Sherry Palate: Rye, Spices, Vanilla, Corn Finish: Moderate and dry with oak and cherry flavors up front and a spicy black pepper flavor as it slowly fades. Overall: This review is specifically for bottle #3449. Yellowstone has had two previous releases and this years arrived packaged […]

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Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey Review

Name: The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Caramel, Cinnamon, Honey, Lemon Palate: Banana, Caramel, Vanilla, Lemon Finish: Moderate, crisp with a slight lemon and dry oak Overall: The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey is a blended American Whiskey. It contains a blend of rye whiskey, Tennessee whiskey, and bourbon. On the nose there is an upfront […]

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