Author: Bourbon & Oak

Morning Report, Friday, March 7th, 2014

Gear: Many think of backpacker’s cologne as a fiery mix of bourbon and campfire smoke but it not always the case. With Winter Redwood Backpacker’s Cologne from Juniper Ridge you will find a wonderful blend of fragrances that will be sure to draw attention. Crafted in a hand-numbered edition of 337 it has a wonderful […]

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Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Review

Name: Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon Bottled By: Smooth Ambler Spirits ABV: 49.5% Proof: 99 Age: 7 Years Notes: On the nose Smooth Ambler Old Scout Bourbon has a nice cinnamon and anise scent. After letting it open up for a bit I was greeted with some nice aromas of fresh mint and oak. On the palate, I was greeted […]

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Featured Bar: Village Whiskey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Village Whiskey in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a perfect spot for any whiskey lover. Village Whiskey offers delicious food and spirits with over 100 whiskeys on hand and a great drink menu.  They also select a burger of the month that comes with an optional drink pairing, just another one of the many reasons to visit. […]

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Morning Report, Thursday, March 6th, 2014

Books: A few months ago we were speaking with one of our followers about our love for the great outdoors and they introduced us to Cabin Porn. Cabin Porn is a site that posts pictures of cabins and shacks throughout the world and gives you a little information about each. Ever since we learned of the […]

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Morning Report, Wednesday, March 5th, 2014

Gear: The weather is soon going to be changing and that means time outdoors with friends and family. One of our favorite activities is grilling out and if you’re like us it seems to be a daily activity when the weather is nice. One of the problems of grilling often, is running out of propane, […]

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Morning Report, Tuesday, March 4th, 2014

Gear: Well a zombie apocalypse is probably not going to happen but there are a number of natural disasters that our featured item today will come in handy for. The Wolfram Zombie Apocalypse Cabinet comes fully stocked with over 170 survival items. It is a double steel-walled, dual lock emergency cabinet made here, in the USA […]

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Suburban Recipe

3 oz. bourbon 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. port 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Fill a cocktail shaker a quarter of the way full of ice and add the Angostura Bitters. Add the bourbon, rum, and port and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Add 2 ice cubes to an old fashioned glass and and strain […]

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Morning Report, Monday, March 3rd, 2014

Food: It is no secret that I like cooking with alcohol, especially bourbon and beer. One of our readers sent us this recipe and although we have yet to try it, we wanted to share it with you. It sounds delicious. Click here for the recipe.

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Is Bourbon My Magic Elixir?

When I was having a conversation with a co-worker this past week I couldn’t help but notice she had a pretty severe cold. What I found unusual is the fact that I see her suffer from a common cold several times a year. As we talked about it, she pointed out that in the several […]

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Bourbon Fizz Recipe

2 oz. bourbon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon simple syrup 5 to 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 a chilled wineglass. Add the club soda. Stir briefly. Add the orange […]

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