Author: Bourbon & Oak

September 2014 Whiskey of the Month

Lately we’ve been spending a lot of time with friends and crafting some great cocktails. One of the whiskey’s we’ve had on hand quite often and really enjoyed has been Four Roses Yellow Label. It’s easy to find, inexpensive, and does well in a number of different cocktails. In the past few weeks when enjoying […]

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HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES SET TO RELEASE ELIJAH CRAIG 23-YEAR-OLD SINGLE BARREL BOURBON TO SELECT MARKETS NATIONALLY

BARDSTOWN, KY—Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., the country’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer, announces a new limited edition release of Elijah Craig 23-Year-Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.  Heaven Hill, who holds the world’s second largest inventory of Bourbon and the most “extra-aged” barrels of any distillery in its rickhouses, began […]

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Glencairn Glass Pre-Order

Many of you have asked when we will be bringing back our online store. We know that a lot of you purchased gifts from us around the holidays last year, we are truly grateful and pleased to hear the great feedback on the quality of the products we offer. We want you to know that we […]

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Grilled Watermelon Cooler

1/4 cup grilled watermelon 2 ounces bourbon 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 ounce local honey 2-3 dashes angostura bitters 1/2 cup ice Slice seedless watermelon into 1/4 in. triangular shaped slices. Place the watermelon pieces on grill and cook on each side until you have noticeable grill marks. Remove the watermelon from the grill and allow it to […]

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Morning Report, Friday, August 29th, 2014

      Apps: We know a lot of you are craft beer fans, and serious about it at that. Craft Check is a simple app that allows you to check and see if your beer is actually a craft beer. Most of the “craft” and “micro” breweries you see at your local grocery store are […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, August 28th, 2014

Gear: Step up your wilderness dining experience with the Lodge Camping Dutch Oven from Williams Sonoma. The versatile, heavy duty pot hangs from metal tripod legs right above the fire for slow cooking anything of your choice. Cast iron provides exceptional heat retention, so foods sear, brown and cook beautifully. A great addition to your next camping […]

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Diageo Breaks Ground on New $115 Million Kentucky Distillery – The Bulleit Distilling Co.

August 21, 2014 – Diageo broke ground today on its new Shelby County, Kentucky distillery, which the company announced will officially be called “The Bulleit Distilling Co.” after the distillery’s flagship brand. Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, and a number of other elected officials and Kentucky dignitaries, joined Diageo executives and Bulleit founder Tom Bulleit to […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, August 27th, 2014

Travel writer, food critic, and humorist Morgan Murphy brings us an excellent new book entitled Bourbon & Bacon and as the title says, it really is the ultimate guide to the South’s favorite food groups. Bacon and Bourbon features well over 100 recipes, tasting notes on over 75 different different spirits, and 14 bacon purveyors. […]

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Koval Single Barrel Bourbon Review

Name: Koval Single Barrel Bourbon ABV: 47% Proof: 94 Notes: On the nose Koval single barrel bourbon has a very upfront and straightforward fruit scent to it. At first sip there is a burst of fresh fruit, most noticeably apricot, followed by more sweet flavors like caramel, vanilla, and maple syrup. Although sweet and with plenty of fruit […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, August 26th, 2014

Places: If you are visiting Dogfish Head Brewery and enjoy a few too many there’s a place not far away to rest up. The Dogfish Inn located just six short (or long) miles from the brewery is ready to offer you a bed. Each room features beer-centric amenities and design elements and includes a wool Dogfish […]

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