Books: Today’s world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It’s about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. Distilled uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet – […]
2 oz. bourbon 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon simple syrup 5 – 6 oz. club soda 1 orange wheel, for garnish Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker two-thirds full of ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Add the club soda. Stir briefly. Add the […]
Grand Ferry Tavern is a comfortable spot on the Williamsburg, Brooklyn waterfront that serves proper cocktails, oysters, and heartier fare. They offer service and quality without pretension. As they say- it’s not done fancy, just done right. And we agree. Grand Ferry Tavern is the kind of spot where we can grab a drink and bite to eat after work, […]
This is a re-post of our Clyde May’s Limited Edition Special Reserve Whiskey Review. This delicious whiskey is one we’ve been warming up with lately. Name: Clyde May’s Limited Edition Special Reserve Whiskey ABV: 55% Proof: 110 Nose: Green Apples, Caramel, Light Oak, Vanilla Palate: Green Apples, Caramel, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Pear Finish: Moderate with a nice spice and burn with flavors of apples, pears, […]
Pernod Ricard USA welcomes further innovation to the Irish whiskey category with two new expressions, Midleton Dair Ghaelach and Green Spot Château Léoville Barton. Midleton Dair Ghaelach is the first ever Irish Whiskey from the Midleton distillery to be finished in virgin Irish Oak Hogsheads, and Green Spot Château Léoville Barton, the first Single Pot […]
THE OAK GUIDE Issue # 3 January, February, March 2016 Welcome to the third issue of The Oak Guide, the official magazine of Bourbon & Oak. I really enjoyed seeing our first two issues come to life last year and I hope you did as well. This issue is our first quarterly issue and covers January, February, and March 2016. […]
Drink: We love the Old Fashioned Cocktail, it’s our go to whenever we are out and about or even crafting cocktails at home. Today we feature an easy way to enjoy an Old Fashioned at home. Mr. Lyan’s Bonfire Old Fashioned is rich, smoky and full of the good stuff you know and love. Just chill […]
The Jack Daniel Distillery announces the nationwide release of the brand’s third offering within the Single Barrel Collection and first new grain bill in 100 years, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye. This expression marks the first time consumers can experience a fully matured rye product from Jack Daniel’s. The newest member of the Jack Daniel’s Family […]
Michter’s Master Distiller Willie Pratt has approved the release of Michter’s 10 Year Single Barrel Rye for sale this March. The last bottling of this coveted Kentucky Straight Rye took place in 2014. Nicknamed “Dr. No” by the Michter’s sales force due to his frequent refusal to release whiskeys before he believes they have sufficiently […]
KOVAL is proud to announce its first new product of 2016: a collaborative whiskey with Mikkeller, the internationally acclaimed “nomad” micro-brewery founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for producing cutting-edge brews around the world. This is the first in a series of three new products—each in conjunction with a unique partner company—to be released by KOVAL […]
