Author: Bourbon & Oak

Morning Report, Thursday, April 3rd, 2014

Gear: Made by a real blacksmith in Pennsylvania, this hand-forged steel opener from Leaning Barn Iron Works features an old-time design that will pop ’em all. It makes a great gift and is a great tool to have around. Get it here.

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Bittermilk No. 2 Tom Collins With Elderflowers and Hops Mixer Review

Product Name: Bittermilk No. 2 – Tom Collins With Elderflowers and Hops Mixer Price: $14.95 Review: I am a whiskey guy but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy something else from time to time. Last week when I tried a Tom Collins made with Bittermilk No. 2 mixer, I was quite impressed. It was very refreshing, especially since the […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014

Bourbon & Oak is officially one year old today. When I started the site a year ago I never imagined it would have come this far. We are very fortunate to have some great followers and we really enjoy the conversations we continue to have on a daily basis. I’ve got the chance to meet a lot […]

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Bittermilk No. 1 Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Mixer Review

Product Name: Bittermilk No. 1 – Barrel Aged Old Fashioned Price: $14.95 Review: When I go out, if I’m not drinking bourbon neat I will have an Old Fashioned. It has been my go to cocktail for several years now and one I really enjoy. I was very eager to try Bittermilk’s Old Fashioned Mixer and I am […]

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April 2014 Whiskey of the Month

  We are very pleased to announce that Tincup Whiskey has been selected as our April 2014 Whiskey of the Month. We recently reviewed Tincup Whiskey and it has been one that has received a tremendous amount of views and searches on our site. Please see our full review below. Name: Tincup American Whiskey ABV: 42% Proof: 84 Our Rating: 88% […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, April 1st, 2014

Food: We are starting to see some warmer days and that means it’s time to fire up the grill. Today we have a great recipe for Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders. These little pint-sized burgers are simple, easy to make, and will definitely be a great way to kick off Spring. Full recipe here.

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Morning Report, Monday, March 31st, 2014

Gear: Whiskey Cologne from Commodity Goods is a nice warm scent perfect for special occasions. With notes of Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Sage, Musk, and American Oak that it is surely one that will draw attention and provide a unique scent. Commodity Goods also has some other great scents such as paper, gin, tea, and gold so […]

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John Collins Recipe Update

2 oz. bourbon 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 3 oz. club soda 1 maraschino cherry 1 orange slice In a shaker filled with ice, combine bourbon, lemon juice, and sugar. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain in collins glass 3/4 full with ice cubes and add the club soda. Stir and garnish with […]

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Morning Report, Friday, March 28th, 2014

Gear: Here’s a great offering from Fellow Barber, the Barstow Candle is reminiscent of an upwind campfire made with scrub oak and mesquite intermingling with a faraway flowering cactus, earthy and warm with a touch of sharp spice. Inspired by Fellow Barber founder Sam Buffa’s professional off-road motorcycling career, the Barstow Candle references the famous Barstow-to-Vegas motorcycle […]

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Featured Bar: The Pope House Bourbon Lounge, Portland, Oregon

The Pope House in Portland, Oregon is an excellent whiskey bar. They offer hand selected bottles from Kentucky distilleries as well as top-shelf, rare, bottles. They have whiskey flights, excellent food, and even a bourbon class. You can also enter their Bourbon Derby and try 50 different bourbons and if you cross the finish line, you […]

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