Author: Bourbon & Oak

BILL SAMUELS OF MAKER’S MARK APPEARING AT ‘SIP AND DIP’ EVENT AT KENTUCKY BRANDED TUESDAY, DEC 8th 6-8p

Bill Samuels, Jr. Chairman Emeritus and Son of founder, to appear at Kentucky Branded for an exclusive Sip and Dip- Tuesday December 8th, 2015 6-8pm. Maker’s Mark and Kentucky Branded are partnering to offer consumers a Sip and Dip event.  The event will include catered food and drink, a dipping station and bourbon samples.  Maker’s […]

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Featured Bar: Char No. 4, Brooklyn, NY

Featured Bar: Char No. 4 is a Brooklyn based whiskey bar that was founded on a passion for bourbon. They offer of 150 whiskies, good food options, and have an absolute passion for smoked meats. They have great food items on their brunch, lunch, and dinner menus and some unique items. In addition to the great […]

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WOODFORD RESERVE® RELEASES 2015 HOLIDAY BOTTLE

Woodford Reserve celebrates the holiday season with the release of its 2015 holiday bottle.  The limited edition Woodford Reserve holiday bottle features the artwork from Louisville artist Thomas William Foerster. Foerster’s image on the bottle features a snow scene in the middle of winter at the Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, Kentucky. The impressionistic image […]

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BOONE COUNTY DISTILLING COMPANY JOINS KENTUCKY DISTILLERS’ ASSOCIATION

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Boone County Distilling Company near Florence is the newest and 28th member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads the state’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry.   Co-owner Jack Wells began developing the distillery three years ago to draw upon Boone County’s […]

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Chivas Regal 12 Year Blended Scotch

Name: Chivas Regal 12 Year Old Blended Scotch ABV: 40% Proof: 80% Notes: Lighter and more translucent than any bourbon, this faintly golden Scotch whisky had long legs that fell gently along the glass. The nose was smooth allowing me to inhale deeply without any burn. Honey, vanilla, and wood caught my attention while peat […]

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Old Hickory White Label Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Name: Old Hickory White Label Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Nose: Oak, Honey, Cinnamon Palate: Ginger, Vanilla, Honey, Nutmeg Finish: Short with a light oak and vanilla flavor that lingers slightly before fading. Overall: On the nose there are aromas of oak, honey, and cinnamon. At first sip I was greeted with a spicy ginger flavor and smooth vanilla. On the back […]

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Old Hickory Black Label Blended Bourbon Whiskey

Name: Old Hickory Black Label Blended Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Nose: Caramel, Corn, Cherry, Cocoa Palate: Caramel, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Cherry Finish: Short with a rich chocolate and tart cherry flavor Overall: On the nose there are strong caramel and corn scents up front with the light aroma of cherries and cocoa throughout. At first sip I was greeted with the rich flavors of […]

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Online Sale

In honor of Cyber Monday or the holiday shopping season in general, all of our products in our store are on sale and are 20%-50% off now through Monday. No need to enter a coupon code, all products are priced as marked, just add them to your cart and check out. Orders that we receive […]

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Happy Thanksgiving

We hope you enjoy the time spent with family and friends on this day and the bourbon that we know you will all be having. We are thankful for each and every one of our followers and the great conversations we have. Thank you and cheers everyone! We’ll see you on Monday.

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KENTUCKY BOURBON AFFAIR™RETURNS TO LOUISVILLE, EXPANDS INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

The prestigious Kentucky Bourbon Affair fantasy camp will return to Louisville in June 2016 and will host Whisky Live, an international celebration of the world’s finest whiskies, for the first time in the Commonwealth. The premier event also has added an extra day, giving guests more time to experience behind-the-scenes tours and events at the most famous Bourbon […]

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